Institute for Pedagogical Innovation, Research & Excellence (InsPIRE) is a collaborative entity within the Nanyang Technological University (NTU) with a mission to unite various entities and foster a culture of excellence in teaching and learning.

InsPIRE is seeking a Research Associate to work with NTU faculty staff in the development of simulations, 3D visualization (such as AR / VR) and computer games for education purposes, particularly for Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths. This is to augment to NTU’s efforts in advancing the use of education technology in teaching and learning. The incumbent will also work with faculty staff to promote the use of EdTech tools, to develop and conduct education research studies, publications and other administration related to academic matters.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct surveillance of education technology, identifying those that can be used for education purposes, particularly for courses pertaining to disciplines in Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths.
• Work together with faculty and lead in the development of simulations / 3D visualization that can be incorporated pedagogically into STEM courses.
• Development of computer simulations (using Matlab, Solidworks, SIMPHY, COMSOL etc) for education. The focus will be on simulations that can be distributed for student use.
• Development of AR / VR / 360 video content for the purposes of teaching and learning
• Development of educational computer games for the purposes of teaching and learning
• Conduct simple studies on the effectiveness of technology on learning
• Inform and work with faculty staff to promote the use of education technology
• Develop prototype applications of simulations, AR/VR, gaming in courses that can be easily adapted for courses
• Develop the workflow for the incorporation of new education technology into courses
• Develop and conduct education research studies
• Provide support in communications, publications and administration related to academic matters, including working with other departments such as the cybersecurity team, legal office in this area

Job Requirements:

• Masters from a recognized university
• Knowledge of education technology, simulation (such as Matlab, Solidworks, SIMPHY, COMSOL), AR/VR and education gaming tools (such as Unity)
• Pedagogical knowledge of teaching and learning
• Teaching experience in a tertiary institution
• Strong planning and organization skills
• Excellent team player with demonstrated ability to work independently
• Demonstrate initiative, adaptability and creative problem-solving
• Strong analytical, verbal and written communication skills

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Key Responsibilities

• Coach product teams and Product Owners on product discovery

• Grow and support product owners to become better product thinkers and leaders:

o Set the direction and develop the leadership skills required to become an effective product leader.

o Design and grow a flexible and adaptable product organisation around empowered product teams.

o Develop people and drive a modern product management practice.

• Help refine the structure of the coaching framework we have created to improve how our company build a product that continuously delivers value to its customers.

• Improve teams and business ability to ship quality products.

• Provide product insights and collaborative decision-making to help the team when faced with challenges with a shared focus that is aligned with our values and strategy by unifying a high-performing team.

• Implement the Agile process, principles, and practices across all units in the organisation, by using techniques that promote a culture of experimentation and innovation.

• Practise Agile such that it changes the culture and work processes of the organization to be more efficient and value-adding. Embody the Agile principles and lead by example.

• Explore and experiment with enterprise scaling of agile and business agility

• Maintain a Centre of Excellence on Agile/Digital Culture and Product Management practices.

• Conduct Agile Product Development-related training curriculum suitable for the organisation.

Requirements

• Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Information Technology, or related fields

• Minimum 5 years of product manager or product designer experience.

• Significant experience in a product leadership role with strong coaching and people development ability

• Practical experience in product discovery techniques, data-informed product management, experimentation, and hypothesis-driven development.

• Scrum.org Product Owner certification (PSPO II) or Professional Scrum with UX (PSU)

• Demonstrates strong knowledge of agile concepts and approaches such as Scrum, Kanban, OKR, Design Thinking, and Lean Startup.

• Being strategic and highly practical. Able to adapt the methods to the organisational reality for best outcomes.

• Possess experience in coaching teams in agile adoption, enthusiastic about Agile practices and their benefits.

• Ability to weave in and out of Facilitating, Coaching, Teaching, Mentoring and Advising stances.

• Exceptional influencing skills to achieve organisational cooperation, buy-in, and engagement from senior management, BUs and internal stakeholders.