Assistant Professor of English in Game Studies and Design University of Georgia

Since our founding in 1785, the University of Georgia has operated as Georgia’s oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education. The proof is in our more than 235 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University’s main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,000 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 40,000 students including over 30,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 18 schools and colleges, as well as a medical partnership with Augusta University housed on the UGA Health Sciences Campus in Athens.The Franklin College of Arts and Sciences, its many units, and the University of Georgia are committed to sustaining a work and learning environment that is inclusive.Application InstructionsApplications should include a cover letter, CV, contact information for three references, and a writing sample of no more than 25 pages. Letters of recommendation will be requested later in the search process. All applications received by October 31st, 2024, will receive full consideration. Questions related to this position may be directed to Dr. Nate Kreuter, Search Committee Chair, at kreuter@uga.edu.Interview ProcessInitial interviews for this position will be conducted via Zoom. Finalists will then be invited to participate in on-campus interviews.Minimum QualificationsA Ph.D. in English or a related field must be in hand prior to the appointment, which will begin on August 1, 2025.Position SummaryThe Department of English at the University of Georgia invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Game Studies (full time, tenure-track). The position is part of a cluster hire in “Arts, Data, and Visualization” taking place across the University of Georgia’s Franklin College of Arts and Sciences. The successful applicant will be expected to maintain a robust research and publishing agenda. The Department of English and the Franklin College of Arts and Sciences are committed to multidisciplinary research, collaboration, and academic innovation.The teaching load is two courses per semester. Teaching responsibilities will include introductory and upper-level undergraduate courses, as well as graduate seminars. Other responsibilities include mentoring of undergraduates and supervision of graduate students.Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, and/or CertificationThe particular area of focus within Game Studies is open, but applicants’ work should originate from a humanistic perspective. Applicants’ work might focus on genre studies, narrative theory, cultural studies, or media studies, among other topics. The department is also interested in applicants whose work addresses marginalized groups in relation to gaming, and/or who have expertise in elements of game design and game creation.

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