What are the responsibilities and job description for the School of Education-Instructor and Director of eSports-Human Studies position at University of Alabama at Birmingham?
Position Information
School/College
School of Education
Title
School of Education-Instructor and Director of eSports-Human Studies
Assignment Category
Full-Time
Rank
Instructor
Tenure Status
Non-Tenure Track
Payroll Status
Faculty 9
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.
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
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
F2821P
Open Date
04/14/2026
Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Nondiscrimination 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.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Pre-employment Background Check
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