Visiting Associate Professor in Visual Communication

About the role

The School of Art, Design and Media (ADM) at Nanyang Technological University Singapore (NTU) is inviting applications for a one-year Visiting Associate Professor position in Visual Communication, within the College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences. The role is aimed at eminent overseas academics such as international prize recipients or distinguished scholars, and its main responsibility is teaching. Candidates should show a strong teaching track record at Associate Professor level.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver two courses per semester in Visual Communication
• Advise on curricular direction, help identify and expand areas of curricular development, and develop courses
• Review and give technical feedback on facilities and equipment needed for teaching
• Take on a pathway coordination role and attend academic meetings
• Bring international visibility to the school through high-quality scholarship and/or impactful creative activity
• Carry out service duties, including school and university committee work

Required profile

• Terminal degree (MFA, PhD or Practice PhD) in Visual Communication/Graphic Design or an equivalent field; an MA with significant professional experience may be considered in exceptional cases
• Strong university-level teaching experience; preference for candidates with substantial industry experience and international collaborations
• Expertise in areas such as graphic design, editorial design, typography, illustration, visual identity, motion graphics, curatorial design and exhibition design

Applications are submitted through the NTU career portal by 31 July 2026, with a cover letter, CV, teaching and research statements, teaching evaluations and writing samples or a creative portfolio. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.