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University of Texas at Arlington - Arlington, TX, United States, 76000
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Assistant Professor - Video Game Studies
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- Writing Sample
Review of applications will begin November 10, 2024 and will continue until the position is filled.
Position Title: Assistant Professor - Video Game Studies
Department: Liberal Arts
Location: Arlington
Job Family: Faculty
Position Status: Full-time
Rank:
Work Hours: Standard
Open to: External and Internal
FLSA: Exempt
Duration: Funding expected to continue
Pay Basis: Monthly
Benefits Eligible: Yes
The College of Liberal Arts, at the University of Texas at Arlington, invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Video Game Studies.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
The College of Liberal Arts invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in the broad area of video/digital game studies beginning in Fall 2025. Candidates must have a terminal degree in a field housed in a department in the College of Liberal Arts. This is an interdisciplinary search aimed at building the college’s research and teaching in video game research and/or practice. The ideal candidate will add to existing strengths in digital liberal arts and video game studies. Areas of research and teaching may include, but are not limited to:
- User Experience (UX) Research
- Qualitative research on gamers or game companies
- Political Economy
- Design
- Digital Storytelling
- Popular Culture
- Science and Technology Studies
Required Qualifications:
PhD or Terminal Degree in the social sciences, humanities, or fine arts (by the time of appointment) 9/1/2025.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Strong interdisciplinary research approach to video games
- Experience teaching university/college students
Department Information:
The College of Liberal Arts (CoLA) is an intellectually diverse college within our diverse university. The college includes departments that represent the fine and performing arts, humanities, and social sciences. CoLA faculty and students pursue creative activity and scholarship that is on the cutting edge of disciplines from theatre arts to philosophy, from criminology to sociology, and more.
CoLA consists of 12 departments:
- Art and Art History
- Communication
- Criminology and Criminal Justice
- History and Geography
- Linguistics and TESOL
- Modern Languages
- Music
- Philosophy and Humanities
- Political Science
- Sociology and Anthropology
- Theatre Arts and Dance
University Information:
The University of Texas at Arlington is located in the heart of the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metroplex, a vibrant and diverse metropolitan area. UTA is a comprehensive teaching, research, and public service institution dedicated to the advancement of knowledge through scholarship and creative work.
Working Title: Assistant Professor - Video Game Studies
EEO Statement:
It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington to provide an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community.
ADA Accommodations:
The University of Texas at Arlington is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities.
Documents Needed To Apply
Required Documents:
- Curriculum Vitae
- Cover/Interest Letter
- Writing Sample
Optional Documents:
- Transcripts