Part-Time Lecturer - Games for Society (Postgraduate Course)

About the role

The School of Art, Design and Media (ADM) at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, is looking for a Part-Time Lecturer for AP6403 Games for Society, a postgraduate course starting in January 2027. The course examines the growing role of digital games and game thinking in society, covering applications in education, training, simulation, health and well-being, awareness-raising, lobbying, social services and social innovation.

Students explore how game mechanics, gamification and game thinking shape digital and screen-based interactions, then develop a prototype concept for a game responding to an identified societal need, building an understanding of the social dimensions of game design.

Key responsibilities

• Teach the postgraduate course AP6403 Games for Society.
• Guide students in researching genuine societal needs and critically examining existing uses of games.
• Help students turn their findings into thoughtful, socially informed game concepts.
• Support students in developing prototype concepts that show a clear understanding of their intended audience, social context, purpose and potential impact.
• Encourage critical reflection on the opportunities, limitations and responsibilities of designing games for society.

Required profile

• A relevant Master's and/or PhD in Game Design, Interactive Media or a related field, with a track record of creative practice in the gaming industry.
• Past undergraduate-level teaching experience is preferred.
• Candidates with a Bachelor's degree in Game Design or a related field and sufficient, relevant industry experience (e.g. lead design/animation or indie development) may be considered in exceptional cases.

Required skills

• Expertise in the social, cultural and applied dimensions of digital games.
• Understanding of how games and game thinking are used in education, health and well-being, advocacy, simulation, public engagement, social services and social innovation.

Applications are submitted through the university's online careers portal; the closing date is 12 November 2026 and the successful candidate is expected to start in January 2027. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.