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School of Education-Instructor and Director of eSports-Human Studies
University of Alabama, Birmingham
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Posted: 17-Apr-26
Location: Birmingham, Alabama
Categories:
Academic/Faculty
Education
Internal Number: 27455
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.
About University of Alabama, Birmingham
Known for its innovative and interdisciplinary approach to education at both the graduate and undergraduate levels, the University of Alabama at Birmingham, a part of the University of Alabama System, is an internationally renowned research university and academic medical center with more than $715 million in annual research funding and an economic impact on the state exceeding $12.1 billion a year. UAB is Alabama’s largest employer, with some 28,000 employees, and was named Forbes’ No. 1 Large Employer in the United States in 2021. UAB enrollment surpassed 21,500 for the fifth consecutive year in fall 2022. The university offers more than 180 degree programs in nine schools and one college. The pillars of UAB’s mission include education, research, innovation and economic development, community engagement and patient care. Learn more at www.uab.edu.
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