Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts (NAFA), University of the Arts Singapore, seeks an experienced Senior Lecturer for the School of Arts Management (SAM).

As the arts sector evolves, it is crucial for arts managers, technical managers and production designers to be able to respond to changing demands of artists and audiences and contribute to the sector’s growth.

This is where NAFA’s School of Arts Management stands out. Our programmes equip students with the versatility and resilience to adapt to the ever-changing landscape within, and beyond, the arts sector.

Our programmes are based on industry-relevant practice, involving interdisciplinary collaborations to broaden students’ perspectives.

You can expect to play a key role in the arts sector by nurturing and equipping the next generation to work with artists and arts organisations in events, festivals, exhibitions and community arts. Our values-based approach ensures students develop the cultural sensitivity and awareness to develop audiences for various art forms and address the needs of both artists and audiences alike — ultimately creating an impact on the development of the arts in Singapore and beyond.

Main Roles and Responsibilities

The role involves managing and delivering Foundation, Diploma and Degree modules as assigned. You will deliver approximately 20-24 contact hours of teaching per week, demonstrating a high level of pedagogical competence. You will prepare and develop academic documents such as module guides & teaching resources.

A key part of the role includes contributing to curriculum development, conducting program reviews, and designing learning materials to ensure academic excellence. You will supervise and assess student projects, while also contribute to interdisciplinary collaborations and research.

In addition, you will be responsible for monitoring student progress and providing career guidance, while offering pastoral care and empathetic support to ensure students' overall well-being. Establishing and maintaining strong industry and institutional links is also critical to integrating academic knowledge with real-world industry practices, providing students with valuable professional connections and insights.

Requirements & Qualifications

• You should possess a Master’s degree in Arts Management, Technical Production or related areas, with a minimum of ten years of teaching and relevant industry experience.
• A proven track record in research, knowledge exchange, or professional practice that advances the field of Arts Management or Technical Production and aligns with the objectives of the School and Academy is essential.
• To excel in this role, you must also employ effective pedagogical methodologies, utilizing innovative and reflective approaches to inspire learning.
• Proficiency in both written and spoken English is required, as well as excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• A team player with strong interpersonal skills to build and maintain relationships with diverse stakeholders, including academics, educators, artists, and cultural leaders, is a pre-requisite.

If you have a passion for the arts, we encourage you to apply. This is your opportunity to be part of NAFA in our season of global recognition and to shape the future of arts education in Asia.

Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts (NAFA), University of the Arts Singapore, an esteemed arts institution with a global reputation, seeks an innovative & seasoned Senior Lecturer at the School of Fine Art (SFA).

NAFA’s pioneering Fine Art programme’s vision is to nurture empathetic artists and creative practitioners who are equipped to lead and shape the local and regional art scenes.

In this vital role, you will be engaged with students to experience a mix of traditional and contemporary approaches, gain exposure to 2D, 3D and 4D mediums, as well as to foster an abundance of opportunities for students to cultivate professional development with industry partners. Through this investigative approach to teaching, your aim is to hone students' technical skills, enhance their creativity, and foster critical reflection, enabling them to develop their unique artistic voices and visual language within a Southeast Asian context.

Main Roles and Responsibilities

The role involves managing and overseeing the delivery of postgraduate modules, focusing on both research and studio skills. You will deliver approximately 18-24 contact hours of teaching per week, demonstrating a high level of pedagogical competence.

This includes teaching Fine Art modules (Degree), covering studio practices, research methodologies, and industry-relevant skills. Additionally, you will support Fine Art studio modules (Diploma), contributing to both practical instruction and the teaching of art history and theory as needed.

A key part of the role includes contributing to curriculum development, conducting program reviews, and designing learning materials to ensure academic excellence. You will supervise and assess student projects, while also organizing and coordinating artist talks, residencies, trips, seminars, conferences, exhibitions, and other related events to enhance the learning experience.

In addition, you will be responsible for monitoring student progress and providing career guidance, while offering pastoral care and empathetic support to ensure students' overall well-being. Establishing and maintaining strong industry and institutional links is also critical to integrating academic knowledge with real-world industry practices, providing students with valuable professional connections and insights.

Requirements & Qualifications

• You should possess a PhD with a minimum of ten years of teaching experience and a background in the contemporary art industry, either through permanent or fractional contracts
• In addition, you should also demonstrate an interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary approach to both teaching and practice, with a strong interest and a creative or research portfolio focused on the Southeast Asian context.
• A proven track record in research, knowledge exchange, or professional practice that advances the field of Fine Art and aligns with the objectives of the School and Academy is essential.
• To excel in this role, you must also employ effective pedagogical methodologies tailored to postgraduate-level teaching, utilizing innovative and reflective approaches to inspire learning, with a strong commitment to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusivity in teaching, assessment, and feedback processes.
• Moreover, demonstrating a positive, enthusiastic, and inspiring attitude would be vital, with the ability to engage students and understand the diverse experiences they bring to the Fine Art course.
• Proficiency in both written and spoken English is required, with knowledge of a second language being an added advantage.
• A team player with strong interpersonal skills to build and maintain relationships with diverse stakeholders, including academics, educators, artists, and cultural leaders, is a pre-requisite.

If you have a passion for the arts, we encourage you to apply. This is your opportunity to be part of NAFA in our season of global recognition and to shape the future of arts education in Asia.

Main Roles and Responsibilities

1. Design & develop module guides and assessments, project supervision, and provide advice to the various programmes within the School/Faculty to deliver on program outcomes:

a. Advertising

b. Graphic Communication

c. Illustration Design with Animation

d. Screen Media

and/or component(s):

a. Adobe Creative Suite (i.e., After Effects, Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, XD)

b. Design Theory and Research Communication

c. Transformation and new technologies

2. Mentor and teach students, as well as lead and facilitate activities to provide an all-round development for them, which includes providing pastoral care and support, career guidance and supervision in the industry-based learning programme

3. Develop and/or manage administrative duties and support in the academic management and delivery of assigned modules, including but not limited to:

a. Undertaking assigned contact/teaching hours and research

b. Designing, preparing, and developing module/teaching materials

c. Contributing towards the review of research, curriculum, and academic matters

d. Maintainingrecords relating to students’ progress, performance, and attendance

e. Performing administrative duties as expected of an academic staff

4. Lead, assist and/or facilitate school activities (i.e., student exchanges, study trips) and contribute to administrative / management tasks (i.e., outreach, student recruitment, internal/external)

5. Engage in teaching duties and support for 20-24 hours/week during academic semester

6. Establish and maintain links with industry and institutions, to foster a total approach of academic pursuit alongside industry practice

7. Engage actively with industry partners and the Academy to embrace continuous learning and stay up to date with current/ new trends in the educational and professional arena

8. Perform any other duties that may be assigned from time to time

Requirements

1. Minimum Master’s degree with relevant certification in relevant area

2. Proficient in applications, objectives, and platforms of relevant area

3. Minimum 8 year(s) of extensive academic and/or industry experience

4. Positive, enthusiastic, and results-oriented with the ability to engage students in their learning

5. Able to perform in a fast-paced environment, to adapt, multi-task and meet deadlines

6. A team player with excellent communication, interpersonal, presentation and writing skills

7. Strong track record of research/practice, with actual or potential for research output in your chosen field

8. Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills

9. Provide a full CV and a statement of teaching and research interests

Main Roles and Responsibilities

• Provide academic leadership and support in the management and delivery of assigned modules for the Faculty of Art and Design, which include:

a. Undertaking 20-24 contact/teaching hours per week in the field of design, including facilitating collaborative and interdisciplinary practice

b. Designing, preparing, and developing module/teaching materials

c. Contributing towards the review of curriculum and academic activities

d. Maintaining records relating to students’ progress, performance, and attendance

e. Supervising and assessing students’ assignments/works/projects

• Performing administrative duties as expected of an academic staff

a. Mentor and provide pastoral care and support to students, identify high risk cases and highlight these cases to the Associate Dean and/or counsellor

b. Provide career guidance and Industry-based learning (IBL) supervision

c. Assist in the planning and organisation of a variety of activities, such as industry collaboration, exhibitions, talks, Open House or any internal/external events

d. Establish and maintain links with the industry and institutions to foster a holistic approach of intellectual discourse alongside industry practice

• Keep up to date on the development of discipline-related teaching practices and learning strategies

• Contribute to collaboration and research, preferably in the area of interdisciplinarity

• Engage and teach in other courses within the Faculty of Art and Design or across the Academy as appropriate, if required

• Perform academic/administrative duties as assigned from time to time

Requirements

1. Minimum Master’s degree in a Design discipline

2. Minimum 8 years of extensive academic and/or industry experience

3. Positive, enthusiastic, and results-oriented with the ability to engage students in their learning

4. Able to perform in a fast-paced environment, to adapt, multi-task and meet deadlines

5. A team player with excellent communication, interpersonal, presentation and writing skills

6. Strong track record of research/practice, with actual or potential for research output in your chosen field, preferably of interdisciplinary nature

7. Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills

Main Roles and Responsibilities

1. Design & develop module guides and assessments, project supervision, and provide advice to the various programmes within the School/Faculty to deliver on program outcomes:

a. Advertising

b. Graphic Communication

c. Illustration Design with Animation

d. Screen Media

and/or component(s):

e. Adobe Creative Suite (i.e., After Effects, Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, XD)

f. Design Theory and Research Communication

2. Lead and/or facilitate assigned activities such as projects, productions, collaborations, etc

3. Supervise and assess assigned students’ assignments/works/projects

4. Maintain records relating to students’ progress, performance, and attendance for reporting

5. Contribute to the review of the assigned programme(s) and/or component(s)

6. Mentor and provide academic care and support, including career guidance to students

7. Keep up to date on the development of discipline-related teaching practices and learning strategies

8. Establish and maintain links with the industry and institutions to foster a total approach of academic pursuit alongside industry practice

9. Contribute to interdisciplinary collaboration and research

10. Engage and/or teach in other courses within the Faculty of Art and Design or across the Academy as appropriate, if required

11. Perform any other duties that may be assigned from time to time

Requirements

1. Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Design and/or Media, or related discipline, preferably a Master’s degree

2. Proficient in applications, objectives, and platforms of a programme by the School

3. Minimum 5 year(s) of extensive academic and/or industry experience

4. Positive, enthusiastic, and results-oriented with the ability to engage students in their learning

5. Able to perform in a fast-paced environment, to adapt, multi-task and meet deadlines

6. A team player with excellent communication, interpersonal, presentation and writing skills

7. Strong track record of research/practice, with actual or potential for research output in your chosen field

8. Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills

9. Provide a full CV and a statement of teaching and research interests, if relevant

Main Roles and Responsibilities

1. Undertake the one of the following contract/teaching hours per week in one of the following units(s)/component(s):

a. Design Insights & Design Futures

b. Studio

c. Studio Report Writing

2. Design, prepare and develop documents such as lesson plans and assessment descriptors as well as teaching resources/materials.

3. Plan and supervise a variety of activities such as projects, productions, collaborations, etc.

4. Supervise and assess students’ assignments/works/projects.

5. Prepare and maintain records relating to students’ progress, performance, and attendance.

6. Contribute to the review of the assigned unit(s)/component(s).

7. Mentor and provide academic care and support, including career guidance to students.

8. Keep up to date on the development of discipline related teaching practices and learning strategies.

9. Establish and maintain links with the industry and institutions to foster a total approach of academic pursuit alongside industry practice.

10. Contribute to interdisciplinary collaboration and research.

11. Teach in other courses within the Faculty of Art & Design or across the Academy as appropriate, if required.

12. Perform any other duties that may be assigned from time to time.

Requirements

1. Master degree qualification is preferred.

2. Minimum 5 years of relevant working experience, preferably in Design.

3. Proactive, meticulous with good interpersonal, administrative, and organisational skills and able to work in a dynamic environment.

4. Team player who enjoys working and interacting with students and people at all levels.

5. Proficient in Microsoft Office and Excel and minutes-writing.

6. Good command of written and spoken English.

7. Display a cooperative and collaborative mindset, with strong interpersonal skills to work well within a team.

8. Excellent communication skills, including clearly conveying ideas and instructions.

9. A strong research or professional practice track record, demonstrating actual or potential contributions in their chosen field.

10. Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, effectively resolving challenges in the teaching and learning process.