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 a 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: The responsibilities include teaching team-based courses in game and simulation design, both 2D and 3D, with an emphasis on project management. This involves grading, reviewing, and critiquing student team projects while providing design guidance as needed throughout the course. Additionally, it requires preparing and updating Excel spreadsheets, rubrics, and other documents to track the progress of student teams. 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 Experience Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of experience, or a terminal degree, and knowledge within the game and simulation industry.
• Strong grasp of Excel, Jira, Asana, and/or other PM tools common in the game development and software development 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 and 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 those skills in areas 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: For a complete application, please email a letter of interest, a curriculum vitae or resume, and documents that demonstrate experience with at least two shipped titles or other published, large-scale projects as a project manager. Additionally, include a list of three professional references with their email and/or telephone contact information.

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 a subject line “Full-time Lecturer - Game Development and Project Management”

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

Responsibilities: The candidate is expected to help and guide students with their game software projects. The candidate may also be required to develop or co-develop teaching materials.

Other responsibilities may include support for various project development milestones, from play testing to validating milestone rubrics and various game programming support.

The candidate must have good verbal and written communication skills. In addition, we are looking for a self-driven and responsible individual who can work well with the team.

Education and Experience Qualifications: Bachelors in Computer Science and no experience required for this contract and full-time position. Candidate must have extensive knowledge building custom game engines, engine architecture in C++, 2D and/or 3D applications, and can translate this knowledge into practical examples in the labs and be able to support students working on their projects.

Appropriate software expertise may include Microsoft Visual Studio, OpenGL, utilization of a GUI library, etc., as relevant to their area of experience. Experience operating within various production processes such as Scrum and Agile are also a plus.

Salary: Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience and education.

Application: Electronic submission is required with documents in either Word or PDF format attached. Please email a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, and all your educational transcripts to:

Email: ehosry@digipen.edu and singapore-jobs@digipen.edu with subject line “Full-time Teaching Associates”