Jobs

• Campus: DigiPen (Singapore)    
• Starting Date: Immediate

Description: Full-time Assistant Professor in Department of Computer Science, DigiPen Institute of Technology Singapore. We expect to make an appointment at the Assistant Professor Level or higher, commensurate with the candidate’s academic credentials and prior experience.

Responsibilities: Teaching is the main responsibility for the potential candidate. While teaching some combination of the above subjects as determined by the selected candidate’s unique synthesis of interests, they are also expected to teach general computer science subjects (such as operating systems, data structures, design, and analysis of algorithms) at the university level. Other responsibilities include academic advising, undergraduate research advising, curriculum development, institutional service, and appropriate scholarly activity.

Education and Experience Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a closely related field.
• At least 4 years of industry or research experience in the field of study or closely related areas.
• Strong background in one or more following areas: C/C++ programming, Computer Vision, Computer Graphics, Computer Architectures, Data Analysis, Distributed Computation, Cyber Security.
• Work/Teaching experience, or exposure to one or more following areas: AI, machine learning, computer vision, data science, image processing, etc.
• A commitment to teaching excellence and scholarship is also expected.

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, statement of teaching philosophy, transcript of highest degree earned, and three letters of recommendation.

Electronic submission is required with documents in either Word or PDF format attached to an email and sent to:

Email: singapore-jobs@digipen.edu with the subject line “Full-time Assistant / Associate Professor”

• Campus: DigiPen (Singapore)    
• Starting Date: Immediate

Description: The Department of Game Software Design and Production is seeking an applicant with expertise in game and project management with the ability to assist in teaching project courses based on games and simulation.

We are primarily looking for someone with experience as a project manager in the game development or software development industries. A proven track record of planning projects, assessing risks and opportunities, creating budgets, communicating with stakeholders, troubleshooting problems, and resolving obstacles to project completion.

This position is offered at the Lecturer or Assistant Professor rank. Candidates with exceptional qualifications may be considered for appointment at the rank of Senior Lecturer or Associate Professor.

This position can be part-time or full-time depending on a candidate’s level of interest and personal commitment.

Responsibilities: Teaching is the main responsibility for the potential candidate. The candidate is expected to teach team-based courses in game and simulation design, focusing on both 2D and 3D formats with an emphasis on project management. Other responsibilities include grading, reviewing, and critiquing student team projects, as well as providing design guidance as needed throughout the course. Preparing and updating Excel spreadsheets, rubrics, and other documents to effectively track student team progress is another key responsibility. The role also involves engaging in advising and mentoring students, both individually and in teams, and conducting lectures and teaching sessions in classroom or lab settings.

Education and Preferred Experience Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of experience, or a terminal degree, and knowledge within the game/simulation industry.
• Strong grasp of Excel, Jira, Asana and/or other PM tools common in the game development and software dev industries.
• Strong understanding of team dynamics, team organization, and team communication.
• Ability to provide quality feedback, practical work solutions, and instruction in project management.
• Experience in collaborating with other disciplines beyond design like programmers, artists, and marketing.
• Working knowledge of a broad range of game/simulation design tools.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with 2D and/or 3D art production.
• 6+ years of software industry experience including technical and/or production lead positions with the ability to apply the skills of the area of specialization.
• Management experience in PC games, mobile games and/or VR/AR.
• Demonstrated experience working on game or application titles across various platforms and/or media.
• Teaching or other professional public speaking experience, including professional talks or panels at conferences, conventions, or events.

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 the following documents:

• Cover letter of interest
• Curriculum vitae or resume
• Documents that demonstrate experience with 2+ shipped titles or other published, large-scale projects as a PM.
• List of three professional references with email and/or telephone contact information included

Electronic submissions are required. Please attach documents in Word or PDF format and send them via email.

Email: singapore-jobs@digipen.edu with the subject line “Full-time Lecturer - Game Development and Project Management”