Senior / Lecturer, School of Arts Management

Job Category/Programme: Academic

Description

The Senior / Lecturer (Arts Management) will play a pivotal academic and leadership role in advancing excellence across teaching, research, and professional practice within the School of Arts Management. The role places strong emphasis on practice-informed and industry-engaged research, with particular focus on cultural policy, arts leadership, creative entrepreneurship, and the management of arts and cultural organisations within regional and global contexts.

The successful candidate will demonstrate substantial international exposure in teaching, research, and/or professional practice in the arts and cultural sector.

Roles and Responsibilities

Teaching and Student Development
- Undertake 20–24 contact/teaching hours per week across one or more of the following domains: Arts Management, Arts Business, Technical Theatre, and Design and Digital Skills.
- Design, develop, and deliver module and teaching materials for Diploma in Arts Management, Bachelor of Arts programmes and CET programmes.
- Plan, lead, and supervise academic and practice-based activities, including projects, productions, and collaborative initiatives.
- Supervise, assess, and provide constructive feedback on students’ assignments, projects, and practical work.
- Maintain accurate and timely records of students’ progress, performance, and attendance.
- Provide mentorship and holistic academic support, including career guidance and supervision of Industry-Based Learning (IBL).
- Teach across programmes within the Faculty of Interdisciplinary Practices or the wider Academy, as required.
Artistic, Academic and Research Contribution
- Contribute to curriculum review, enhancement, and the development of academic activities.
- Stay current with developments in discipline-specific teaching practices, learning strategies, and industry trends.
- Contribute to interdisciplinary teaching, collaboration, and research initiatives.
- Engage in practice-based, practice-led, or scholarly research that advances the discipline and informs teaching practice.
Industry, Community and International Engagement
- Establish and sustain strong partnerships with industry, arts organisations, and educational institutions to integrate academic learning with professional practice.
- Plan and organise excursions, including overseas immersion programmes and study trips.
- Foster collaborations that enhance students’ industry exposure and global perspectives.
Administrative Responsibilities
- Undertake administrative responsibilities in support of the School, Faculty, and Academy.
- Perform other duties as assigned from time to time.

Requirements

Minimum Master’s degree in Arts Management, Technical Theatre, Production Design, or a related discipline.
Minimum 10 years of teaching and relevant industry experience, including established track records in research and / or professional practice, with potential for research outputs.
Ability to teach across a range of subjects within the arts management curriculum.
Strong student engagement and teaching effectiveness.
Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Good analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities.
Positive, enthusiastic, and results-oriented approach.

Application Closing Date:

Application Details

Please forward your detailed resume in MS Word format only, stating full details of qualifications, experience, current and expected salaries, together with a non-returnable photograph to:

Human Resources Office
Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts
80 Bencoolen Street,
Singapore 189655
Fax: 6336 8663
Email: [email protected]

We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.