Lecturer, Arts Management (Digital Cultures)
LASALLE’s School of Creative Industries seeks to appoint an experienced educator for the BA (Hons) Arts Management programme and an upcoming MA programme.
The BA (Hons) Arts Management programme at LASALLE focuses on contemporary and emerging issues, problems and policy interventions impacting arts and cultural industries and shaping arts markets. It develops leadership, business, communication and managerial skills to nurture the next generation of cultural thought leaders and professional decision-makers in the arts and cultural industries in Singapore and beyond.
A new MA programme currently in development aims to equip a new generation of leaders with the expertise to leverage AI and cultural analytics, enabling them to measure, predict and strategically advance the creative industries.
Reporting to the Programme Leader and Head of School, you will teach relevant subjects for the two programmes. Your key responsibilities will include academic preparation, teaching and delivery of specialised skills and cognitive based contents to ensure the students’ learning objectives are met. You will work collaboratively with teams within the programme and faculty in enhancing the strategic and organisational plans and ensuring that the programmes achieve strategic ambitions and objectives.
Other responsibilities include coordination of academic learning activities, academic administration and organisation, assessments and marking, student mentoring and recruitment. You will also implement research practices to extend knowledge of an appropriate subject area for the benefit of the programme and the students. We encourage applications from individuals with a developing or established research profile.
You will also contribute to the academic development of both programmes where establishing an interdisciplinary curriculum is crucial and work as a member of the programme team to support the overall administration and be involved in specific programme activities, collaborative research, external grant making, projects, seminars and other cross faculty initiatives. You will also be expected to maintain an active and relevant research profile.
Requirements:
- Postgraduate qualification, PhD in the field of digital cultures, digital humanities, media and culture or other relevant fields.
- At least three years of tertiary level teaching or at least three years or the equivalent of full-time industry experience and relevant professional practice in the digital cultural sector, preferably in the Singapore arts scene.
- Experience in working in the creative sector locally and/or internationally focusing on digital preservation, digital creation/production/exhibitions, digital promotion, new media communications and/or online engagements.
- Academic knowledge in digital arts and cultures, cultural analytics and AI, digital creative industries and economics, digital audiences and digital communications, digital and data ethics.
- Strong knowledge and experiential understanding of current and emerging trends in creative/digital industries, specifically in creative content production including but not limited to AI, VR, AR, mixed realities as well as digital and hybrid realities apps, gaming, digital storytelling and data visualisation.
- Technical proficiency in digital/creative content management, including design, digital production, preservation, exhibition or promotion. Basic graphic/web design and/or video editing skills are desirable.
- A strong record in research with an established publication profile.
- A capacity and experience to attract research grants and consultancies.
- Good understanding of current educational and creative industry topics and issues.
- A passion for teaching with the ability to nurture and encourage excellence in student learning.
- Excellent communication, organisational and team working skills and academic administration skills.
To apply:
Interested applicants are invited to apply directly at the LASALLE careers portal. Closing date is 31 August 2025 or until the position is filled. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.