Assistant Professor of Critical Game Studies

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; North Carolina; Sur place; USD 65 000 - 95 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Critical Game Studies in the English and Comparative Literature Department. The position focuses on teaching and research in game studies, with an emphasis on interdisciplinary humanities approaches and cross-disciplinary collaboration.

The successful candidate will teach in our evolving curriculum, mentor students, and contribute to scholarly work in critical game studies.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. English or a relevant field by appointment.
• Evidence of excellence in college-level teaching.
• Strong research portfolio in game studies or related areas.
• Ability to translate hands-on work into scholarship.

Responsabilités

• Teach a 2-2 load across graduate and undergraduate courses.
• Develop curricula and contribute to program growth.
• Mentor undergraduate and graduate students.
• Engage in scholarly research and service.

Formation

Ph.D. English or a relevant field

Description du poste

Posting Information

• Department English and Comp Literature - 311500
• Posting Open Date 10/01/2026
• Application Deadline 11/30/2026
• Open Until Filled No
• Position Type Permanent Faculty
• Working Title Assistant Professor of Critical Game Studies
• Appointment Type Tenured/Tenure Track
• Vacancy ID FAC0006139
• Full-time/Part-time Full-Time Permanent
• Hours per week 40
• FTE 1
• Position Location North Carolina, US
• Hiring Range Commensurate with education/experience
• Proposed Start Date 07/01/2027

Position Information

The Department of English and Comparative Literature in the College of Arts & Sciences at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is looking for an applicant who engages with Critical Game Studies methods and scholarship in their teaching and research. Candidates should utilize interdisciplinary humanities approaches for analyzing, participating, and creating in games studies.

We welcome approaches that engage in games studies’ major intellectual strands, such as game narratives and narrative critique, game aesthetics, ludology, critical making, design, technology studies, or the rhetoric of games and gaming.

We seek candidates who are confident in producing cross-disciplinary, collaborative, and experimental games research. A record of research and publication will show the ability to translate hands‑on work into theoretically informed and peer‑recognized scholarship. Facility with interdisciplinary work will be evident through expertise in multiple areas of study and the creative combination of approaches.

Our department offers a wide variety of courses in game studies, and we are looking for candidates who are well prepared to teach in our current curriculum, as well as contribute to its ongoing development in this emerging field.

Candidates will also mentor undergraduate and graduate students in critical game studies and, if relevant, their secondary fields of expertise. Strong evidence of leadership and participation in game studies programs and initiatives will show a collaborative model for academic work. Public outreach, the sharing of resources, and community building will demonstrate generosity and engagement.

Candidates who apply for this position should demonstrate the traits described above and have a significant investment in critical game studies. They will work regularly with hands‑on games studies methods, have a strong record of collaboration and working across disciplinary areas, and read and produce critical game studies scholarship. They may also have expertise in a complementary area of interest that would find a home in a department of English and comparative literature.

Our department strengths include literary studies; film and media; rhetoric and composition; creative writing; digital humanities; Latina/o studies; and health humanities. We also seek to grow in areas of environmental humanities; disability studies; and new media studies.

Primary Purpose Of Organizational Unit

The Department of English and Comparative Literature is committed to hiring an exceptional teacher/scholar who brings energy and a fresh perspective to their research, pedagogy, and service and who is ready to teach in our Critical Game Studies program. We seek candidates who can contribute to UNC’s academic mission as a public institution, especially through commitment to diversity of perspective, intercultural understanding, and engagement with local resources and communities. We encourage candidates to consult our website to learn about the Department’s curriculum, values, and mission. Candidates working across disciplines are encouraged to apply.

Position Summary

The Department of English and Comparative Literature at the University of North Carolina at Chapel is recruiting an Assistant Professor of Critical Game Studies. The successful candidate’s duties will include teaching, research, and service. The position will teach a 2-2 load made up of graduate and undergraduate courses; contribute to both undergraduate and graduate curricula; mentor students; participate in select administrative activities; and engage in ongoing scholarly research.

Minimum Education And Experience Requirements

Ph.D. English or a relevant field and instructional experience at the college level by the time of appointment.

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, And Experience

Demonstrated excellence in college-level teaching, a strong research portfolio, expertise in research methods, a history of collaboration, experience working in, or with, game studies programs, and evidence of administrative and service experience.

Special Physical/Mental Requirements

N/A

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities

Not Applicable.

Department Contact Information

Department Contact Name and Title Martin Louis Johnson/Professor, Associate Department Chair

Department Contact Telephone or Email [e-mail]

Academic Personnel Office Contact Information

If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the University’s Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost office at (919)-962-1091 or send an email to [e-mail].

Please note: The Executive Vice Chancellor & Provost office will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status.

If you have any questions about the job requirements or the hiring department notify the Department Contact.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.