Associate Faculty

Posting Date: 1 October 2026
Closing Date: 31 December 2026

CSD3121 Developing Immersive Applications

Developing Immersive Applications provides a practice-based introduction to designing, implementing and evaluating virtual, augmented and extended reality experiences. Topics include interaction, locomotion, virtual environments and evaluation of user experience.

The team project asks students to design, conduct and report a user evaluation study of existing XR applications. Associate Faculty help students develop clear research questions, choose appropriate study methods, interpret evidence and communicate findings.

Programming and other detailed implementation tasks are not part of the primary scope of this Associate Faculty role. However, sound technical judgement remains essential. In addition to the team project, students undertake AI-assisted implementation activities using a JavaScript/TypeScript stack, including Babylon.js and WebXR, to learn transferable immersive-application concepts. Any involvement in individual programming assignments or additional teaching sessions can be agreed as part of the appointment scope.

Key responsibilities

  • Supervise an allocated group of student teams through scheduled consultations and project milestones. 
  • Guide students in evaluating immersive experiences, including study design, evidence collection, analysis and interpretation. 
  • Provide clear, practical feedback on students’ reasoning, progress and project outputs. 
  • Assess project reports and presentations using the module’s rubrics, and participate in grading calibration and moderation with the teaching team. 
  • Respond to relevant student questions through the agreed module communication channels. 
  • Maintain timely feedback and assessment records, and flag team participation or progress concerns to the module lead. 
  • Contribute an industry-focused teaching session or support implementation activities in the Associate Faculty member’s area of expertise.

 

Candidate profile:

  • A bachelor’s degree or higher in computing, interaction design, human–computer interaction, or a related discipline.
  • Practical experience designing, developing or evaluating XR applications, immersive experiences or closely related interactive systems.
  • Ability to help students connect design and implementation decisions with user needs and evaluation evidence.
  • Clear communication skills, constructive feedback practices and an interest in mentoring undergraduate students.
  • Willingness to coordinate with other assessors and apply shared rubrics consistently. 
  • Experience with user research or usability evaluation is desirable. 
  • Experience with web-based interactive technologies such as Babylon.js, Three.js or WebXR is desirable; willingness to learn the module’s tools is expected where needed. 
  • Previous teaching or mentoring experience is desirable.

 

To apply for this position, please complete the PTT CI form and submit it, together with your resume/CV, via email to Prof Chek (chektien.tan@singaporetech.edu.sg)