Lecturer / Senior Lecturer (Game Technology)

About the role

Nanyang Polytechnic's School of Design & Media is seeking passionate, industry-experienced developers and engineers to join its Game Development & Technology academic team. You will design and deliver technical curricula in game programming and emerging technologies, mentor students and drive innovation in applied projects.

Key responsibilities

• Design and deliver curriculum for diploma and/or specialist diploma PET and CET courses in game programming, software development and emerging technologies.
• Coach and mentor students in technical development and industry-based collaborative projects.
• Lead applied projects and industry collaborations in areas such as AI, XR and real-time systems.
• Facilitate student exchanges, immersion programmes and study trips, virtual and in person.
• Run outreach activities such as open houses, competitions, hackathons and industry engagements.
• Develop digital and online learning content for blended and self-paced learning.
• Handle academic administration such as course coordination, assessment planning and curriculum development.
• Collaborate with colleagues and industry partners to improve teaching and curriculum, and stay current with emerging technologies and pedagogy.

Required profile

• Industry experience in game development and/or software development.
• Relevant qualification in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Game Development or a related field.
• Prior experience in teaching, mentoring, training or curriculum development is advantageous.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, able to work in a collaborative, interdisciplinary academic environment.

Required skills

• Proficiency with a major real-time engine (e.g. Unity, Unreal Engine) and programming in C#, C++ and/or Python.
• Preferred expertise: AI, machine learning and data science, generative AI, AR/VR/MR, game/application/server backend development, cloud computing / DevOps, full-stack web development, and 3D graphics programming (OpenGL, DirectX, Vulkan) including shaders.