LASALLE College of the Arts is a globally ranked institution for Art & Design and Performing Arts, and a founding member of the University of the Arts Singapore. Anchored in Singapore, rooted in Asia and connected to the world, LASALLE offers one of Southeast Asia's most comprehensive ranges of specialist Diploma, BA (Hons) and MA programmes in creative disciplines.
For more than four decades, LASALLE has shaped artists, designers, performers and cultural leaders who challenge conventions, create new possibilities and transform the world around them. Its award-winning faculty fosters an interdisciplinary, practice-led culture where artistic excellence meets critical inquiry, experimentation and courageous imagination.
Lecturer/Senior Lecturer (Fine Arts)
The McNally School of Fine Arts, within the Faculty of Fine Arts, Media & Creative Industries, seeks to appoint an experienced Lecturer or Senior Lecturer in interdisciplinary fine arts practices. The successful candidate will contribute to teaching and learning across our Diploma, BA (Hons), and MA programmes, while playing an active role in fostering the School’s practice-driven research culture.
Reporting to the Head of School and Programme Leader, you will teach into the School’s exciting, diverse and interdisciplinary practice-based and research-led curriculum, with a broad range of subject areas which aims to provide students with exposure to various creative, critical, and contextual groundings and development in expansive—ecologically conscious and socially-relevant—contemporary fine arts practices.
Your key responsibilities include academic preparation, teaching and delivery of research-informed and industry-relevant content to ensure that students’ learning objectives are met. You will work collaboratively with the teams and across the programmes to enhance strategic and organisational plans and ensure that the School as a whole achieves its collectively determined ambitions and objectives.
Other responsibilities include coordinating and participating in academic learning activities, academic administration and organisation, conducting assessments and marking, and student mentoring and recruitment. You will also contribute to the academic development of relevant programmes, work as part of a School’s team, and be involved in specific School activities, projects, exhibitions and other cross-faculty initiatives.
Candidates with more extensive experience may be considered for appointment at the Senior Lecturer level. Candidates at this level will demonstrate a strong track record in teaching, research and curriculum development, alongside proven capabilities in programme management, junior staff supervision and an awareness of emerging industry skills.
Applications are also welcome for accomplished academics, including those holding established academic professorial titles, with distinguished records in teaching, research, scholarship and/or creative practice.
Requirements
- Postgraduate qualification in a relevant field, preferably at PhD level or equivalent.
- A research profile evidenced by original and high-quality creative production and/or publications.
- At least five years of tertiary-level teaching experience in a relevant field and at least four years of full-time industry experience.
- Demonstrated ability to teach and supervise dissertations at undergraduate and/or post-graduate levels and ability to engage students through a range of delivery modes.
- Teaching qualification or equivalent pedagogical development is an advantage.
- Proven ability to work collaboratively with colleagues across disciplines and contribute to programme development, curriculum design and strategic initiatives.
- Strong pastoral care and student mentorship capabilities, particularly in supporting students’ academic progression, research development and professional readiness.
- Ability to work within a multicultural context and in diverse/interdisciplinary settings.
To apply:
Interested applicants are invited to apply directly at the LASALLE careers portal or submit your letter of interest, curriculum vitae indicating current and expected salary, and indicating clearly the position you are applying, by e-mail to hr_1@lasalle.edu.sg.
Closing date is 10 November 2026, or until the position is filled.
We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.