POSITION: Full-time, continuing Instructor/Assistant Professor

COMPANY: Communication Department, Villanova University

LOCATION: Villanova, PA

REQUIREMENTS: M.A./M.F.A. in Communication or related field (must be completed by August, 2010), evidence of teaching success at the collegiate level. Other required qualifications: professional expertise with major productivity, design and print/web publishing software, as well as web development. Specific background in HTML, XML, CSS, HTML5, and Dreamweaver. Experience with Macintosh OS. Other preferred qualifications: Experience with a wide variety of multimedia software for Mac OS, such as Photoshop, Final Cut Pro, Avid Media Composer and ProTools.

DUTIES: Our new colleague will have both teaching and administrative/technical responsibilities.

TEACHING: teach 2 undergraduate/graduate courses per semester in multimedia production, digital image production (and other production courses, based on his/her area of expertise), in a way that fosters connections across the Communication Department’s curriculum.

ADMIN/TECH: In addition, s/he will coordinate all Departmental multimedia initiatives. S/he will be given authority over the Communication web site, and will be charged with developing and maintaining the COM Department multimedia portal. As multimedia coordinator, s/he will support the various web needs of the COM Department and faculty.

COMPENSATION: Salary competitive, plus benefits

HOW TO APPLY: for questions, contact bryan.crable@villanova.edu. To apply, visit: https://jobs.villanova.edu, and click on faculty positions.

NOTE: Employer will contact me directly to confirm your qualifications before or after your interview.

POSITION: Lead Instructor – Academy for Programming. Programming Camp with Python, C++ and Microsoft Visual Studio .NET

OVERVIEW:
DMA’s Academy for Programming provides students with a 2-week hands-on programming experience. Attendees will learn Python and C++, two of the most powerful programming languages for game design and application development. Students will use Microsoft Visual Studio .NET as they explore variables, loops, functions, artificial intelligence and more – all while creating a series of fun projects and games to challenge classmates and friends. We are looking for instructors with experience programming in both Python and C++. The ideal candidate for this job will also have experience and a passion for working with kids/teens.

DATES: July 26-August 6, 2010 (Monday – Friday).

PAY: $2,500.00 – $3,500.00 based on qualifications and experience.

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Lead instructional portion of the Academy for Programming
2. Work with DMA-provided curriculum and resources to provide a fun and rewarding experience for students
3. Work with students in a hands-on, leader-led format as well as one-on-one
4. Work with students to help them successfully design, build, program their projects

QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Teaching experience. Preferably with students ranging from 13-17 years old, highly preferred
2. Proficiency with Python (or similar programming language) and C++
3. Strong technical understanding of PC and/or Macintosh computers and their respective operating systems

HOW TO APPLY:
Visit http://www.digitalmediaacademy.org/aboutus/computer-camp-training-jobs.html Refer to the Lead Instructor for Teen courses section where you will find job postings and an online application.

NOTE: Employer will contact me directly to confirm your qualifications before or after your interview.

Seems like a good venue to sharpen your Digital Media skills, defer your student loans, network with people, do some traveling, and help your fellow human beings.  They even have a spot in Philadelphia for the Philadelphia Independent Film and Video Association