School of Education-Instructor and Director of eSports-Human Studies | University of Alabama, Birmingham

Birmingham, Alabama, Position Number: 00202 School/College: School of Education Job Description: The Instructor and Director of eSports will lead, develop, and coordinate the university's comprehensive eSports initiative, integrating academic programming with recreational and competitive student experiences. The role will support interdisciplinary collaboration, industry engagement, student development, and institutional visibility in the eSports field. As an instructor, this role will include teaching a minimum of one class per semester in the eSports program. EEO Statement: UAB is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, age, disability, religion, and veteran's status. As required by Title IX, UAB prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to UAB's Assistant Vice President and Senior Title IX Coordinator. The Title IX notice of nondiscrimination is located at uab.edu/titleix . Department: Human Studies Assignment Category: Full-Time Tenure Status: Non-Tenure Track Required Qualifications: Master's degree (minimum) in a relevant field: eSports management or coaching Sport management or Kinesiology Digital Media or Interactive Media Game Design or informatics Higher Education or Educational Leadership (with eSports experience) Teacher Education field (e.g., STEM discipline) with eSports experience Preferred Qualifications: Holds a master's (or doctoral) degree in sports management, education field, computer science, or media/gaming fields. Experience directing or coaching eSports at the high school or collegiate level. Demonstrates successful teaching in higher education, especially with project-based or experiential models. Has a working knowledge of both academic frameworks (e.g., learning outcomes, curriculum development) and recreational/student engagement. Possesses strong industry connections, certifications, or experience organizing tournaments and community events. Shows a passion for bridging academics and practice, ideally with a research interest or leadership potential in eSports education. Prior work with Title IX and inclusive gaming initiatives. Experience building out eSports labs, arenas, or broadcast setups. Fundraising or partnership building skills Pre-Employment Background Check: A pre-employment background check investigation is performed on candidates selected for employment.