[Commlist] Georgia State University Post-Doctoral Research Associate: Video Game Studies

  post-Doctoral research associate: Video game studies

Georgia State University’s School of Film, Media & Theatre is dedicated 
to broadening the range of voices heard in American culture (especially 
perspectives that are often marginalized) and to critically examining 
the functions and industries of visual storytelling.

To that end, we invite early career academics (Ph.D. 2017 or later) to 
apply for our new postdoctoral research associate position.

The School of Film, Media & Theatre is growing within an enterprising 
doctoral university (R1) in Atlanta. Our postdoctoral research associate 
will play a supporting role as the school collaborates to transform its 
curriculum and pedagogy to foreground experiential, interdisciplinary, 
and technologically enhanced learning furthering Georgia State’s 
strategic goal of demonstrating that students from all backgrounds can 
achieve academic and career success.

We are looking for candidates who can contribute to the diversity of our 
faculty through their experiences and approaches to *video game 
studies*, especially those applying a humanities-based approach via 
*critical theory and race.*


    Responsibilities

The candidate is expected to bring and maintain an active research 
agenda; to teach graduate courses in a doctoral program in Moving Image 
Studies (including graduate seminars in video game studies) as well as 
undergraduate courses in video game studies. Typically teaching 
requirements are a 1-1. Candidates will also be expected to participate 
in events and mentoring functions organized by the School of Film, Media 
& Theatre.**


    *Eligibility, compensation and duration***

Recent Ph.D.s and Ph.D. candidates in the final stages of completing and 
defending their dissertation may apply. Salary ranges between 
$56,000-60,000 annually plus benefits. In addition, the School will 
provide a moving expense allowance and professional development funds. 
The postdoctoral research associate position is an appointment that can 
last up to three years to develop the skills and gain the experience 
needed for a tenure-track faculty position. The successful incumbent 
will build and foster relationships for possible career growth within 
the school. Applicants must be able to be physically on campus when 
teaching and collaborating with colleagues.


    Qualifications

Essential Qualifications:

  * **Ph.D. in television/media/film or a related field (in hand by
    August 1, 2022)**
  * **An emerging record of research**
  * **Experience in teaching at the university level
Preferred Qualifications:

  * An emerging record of research on video games **
  * Excellence in teaching at the university level **


    Submission REquirements

1) a letter of application addressing the essential and preferred 
qualifications (2 pages)

2) curriculum vitae

3) a representative scholarly publication/paper (25 pages maximum)

4) teaching philosophy (2 pages)

5) contact information for three references

Semi-finalists will be asked to provide the following prior to virtual 
interviews:

 1. a diversity statement outlining past and/or potential contributions
    to diversity and inclusion through research/creative activity and
    teaching
 2. three letters of recommendation

Finalists may be invited to an on-campus interview with a teaching 
demonstration and research presentation.

Applicants should send their materials to Regina Anderson 
((randerson23 /at/ gsu.edu) <mailto:(randerson23 /at/ gsu.edu)>). Questions about the 
position should be addressed to Dr. Ethan Tussey ((etussey /at/ gsu.edu) 
<mailto:(etussey /at/ gsu.edu)>). To ensure full consideration, *please submit 
all materials by January 15, 2022. *Review of applications will continue 
until the position is filled.Should you be recommended for a position, 
an offer of employment will be conditional on background verification. //


    About Us

The School of Film, Media & Theatre is part of the College of the 
Arts<http://thearts.gsu.edu/>, which was established in 2016 and also 
includes theErnest G. Welch School of Art & 
Design<http://artdesign.gsu.edu/>, the School of 
Music<http://music.gsu.edu/>, and the _Center for Educational 
Partnerships in Music_.  In addition to offering some of the 
university’s most popular majors, the college connects faculty and 
students with Atlanta’s thriving arts scene and booming film and music 
industries.**The School of Film, Media & Theatre<http://fmt.gsu.edu/>has 
over 1200 majors and houses a Ph.D. program in Moving Image Studies, an 
M.F.A in digital filmmaking, M.A. programs in film/media production and 
studies, and undergraduate programs in film/media and theatre.**

Georgia State University <http://faculty.gsu.edu/why-georgia-state/> is 
a national leader in using innovation to drive student success and 
research growth. The university provides its world-class faculty and 
more than 50,000 students significant research, teaching, and learning 
opportunities in one of the 21^st century’s great global cities. In 
2022, U.S. News & World Report ranked Georgia State as #2 in Most 
Innovative Schools, #2 in Best Undergraduate Teaching, #5 in Learning 
Communities, #6 in First-Year Experiences, and #11 in Top Performers on 
Social Mobility among national universities.

Georgia State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not 
discriminate against applicants due to race, ethnicity, gender, veteran 
status, or on the basis of disability or any other federal, state, or 
local protected class.


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