DigiPen Institute of Technology Singapore is a dynamic and fulfilling work environment. As an expanding institution, we periodically hire new faculty and staff members. Positions currently available are described below.
Lecturer and Senior Lecturer
Department of Game Software Design and Production
Campus: DigiPen (Singapore)
Description: Full-time faculty position in Department of Game Software Design and Production. We expect to make an appointment at the Lecturer or Senior Lecturer level, although more senior candidates will also be considered.
Starting Date: Immediate
Qualifications: Masters or Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 5 years of experience working in the Game Industry in the capacity of Game Programmer / Lead Game Programmer or Technical Director. Candidate must have extensive knowledge of game, game engine creation, C++, C and other programming languages. Knowledge of engines such as Unity and Unreal are a plus with C# scripting. Knowing how to use production processes such as scrum, agile are also a plus. Candidate must have a few shipped titles in their portfolio irrespective of platform.
Responsibilities: The candidate is expected to teach topics related to C++, Game Engine Creation, building level editors and other technical topic. He/she may also be required to develop/co-develop teaching and materials and conduct student assessments. Other responsibilities may include Capstone project supervision, subject co-ordination, academic advising, curriculum development, institutional services and appropriate scholarly activities. We offer a wide variety of modules from traditional game design lessons to Virtual/Mixed reality integrated in game and technical design. Candidate must be a lifelong learner and must have experience in managing the expectations which come with a game project.
The candidate should have a strong commitment towards teaching excellence. He/she should have good verbal and written communication skills. In addition, we are looking for a self-driven and responsible individual who is able to work well with the team.
Salary: Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience and education.
Application: Along with the resume if the candidate has a portfolio site he/she can send it over to the email id mentioned below. Kindly state why would you be interested in a teaching position in your cover letter.
Submit your application materials to:
Mr. Rahul Nath
Department Chair, Game Software Design and Production
rahul.nath[at]digipen[dot]edu
Officer, Student Records
Registrar’s Office (2-year contract)
Campus: DigiPen (Singapore)
Job Overview: Supports the Registrar in the daily operation of academic administrative tasks and record keeping.
Responsibilities:
- Ensure proper record keeping of student files.
- Verify and record student attendance daily.
- Provide administrative support to the Faculty for Registrar’s Office activities.
- Assist in organizing Registrar’s Office meetings as well as writing the minutes.
Exceptional candidates for this position will have:
- Candidate must possess at least a diploma in any field.
- At least three years working experience.
- Prior experience in education, quality assurance or related field is an advantage.
- Attention to details, with excellent organization and communication skills.
Starting Date: Immediate
Salary: Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience and education.
Application: Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. For a complete application, please email a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, and transcript of highest diploma earned. Electronic submission is required with documents in either Word or PDF format attached to an email.
Submit your application materials to:
singapore-jobs[at]digipen[dot]edu
Officer, Career and Alumni Services
(2-year contract)
Campus: DigiPen (Singapore)
Job Overview: Serves as the primary point of contact between Industry and the Institution. This position reports to the Manager of Career Services.
Responsibilities:
- Established links into various industry sectors to find prospective companies with employment opportunities for our interns and graduates
- Maintain link and contact with alumni
- Establish and maintain strategic partnerships with new and current partners
- Oversee and coordinate internship processes
- Plan and organize career related activities/ events for current students
- Establish Alumni Club and oversees alumni engagement activities/ clubs
- Comply to accreditation requirements for documentation
- Other duties as assigned
Exceptional candidates for this position will have:
- Bachelor degree qualification. Preferably with Engineering or Computer Science related background, if not, must demonstrate ability to acquire technical knowledge
- Entry level candidates who can show that they are self-starters and can learn quickly are also welcome to apply
- Prior experience in Career Services or job placement position preferred
- Social Media savvy (Facebook, LinkedIn)
- Excellent written and presentation skills
Starting Date: Immediate
Salary: Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience and education.
Application: Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. For a complete application, please email a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, and transcript of highest degree earned. Electronic submission is required with documents in either Word or PDF format attached to an email.
Submit your application materials to:
singapore-jobs[at]digipen[dot]edu
DigiPen Institute of Technology Singapore does not discriminate in its educational and employment policies on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national/ethnic origin, sex, or age.
About DigiPen Institute of Technology
DigiPen Institute of Technology is a global leader in game development education. As the first school in the world to offer a bachelor’s degree in game development, DigiPen has advanced the game industry for more than two decades by empowering students to become world-class programmers, engineers, designers, and artists. Located in Redmond, Washington, with branch campuses in Singapore and Bilbao, Spain, DigiPen offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in video game development, 3D animation, and computer simulation, as well as youth programs and Continuing Education and Training courses. DigiPen students have won more awards at the prestigious Independent Games Festival than those of any other school, and graduates have gone on to create ground-breaking games like Valve Software’s Portal series. To learn more, visit www.digipen.edu.
About DigiPen Institute of Technology Singapore
DigiPen Institute of Technology Singapore (“the Institute”) is a branch campus of DigiPen Institute of Technology in Redmond, Washington. The Institute opened its doors in 2008 at the invitation of Singapore’s Economic Development Board (EDB) to help grow the country’s interactive digital media industry. In 2010, in a move supported by the Ministry of Education (MOE), the Institute began collaborating with the Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT), now approved as Singapore’s fifth public university, to provide pathways for polytechnic graduates to pursue a degree at DigiPen. In 2011, the Institute was granted accreditation by ACCSC as a branch campus of the main college located in Redmond, Washington, USA, and in 2013, the Institute began accepting ‘A’ level and IB students. DigiPen’s Singapore Campus offers degree programs in video game development, 3D animation, and computer simulation through the Singapore Institute of Technology.