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Overview The New Media and Digital Design (NMDD) program at Fordham University is seeking a Part-Time Faculty to teach two sections of a Creative Coding course using p5.js in the Fall 2024 semester. The Fall 2024 semester at Fordham University begins on Wednesday, August 28, 2024, and the two sections meet at the following times: - Section 1: Mondays 2:30PM - 05:15PM - Section 2: Mondays 6:00PM - 08:45PM Teaching takes place in person at the university’s Lincoln Center (Manhattan) campus. A pre-existing syllabus is available for use by instructors. The existing syllabus (open to change) focuses almost entirely on the use of p5.js to learn basic coding concepts such as variables, loops, graphics, analyzing sound data, u5, using ml5, etc. In addition to this class time, instructors are required to hold regular weekly office hours (which can be held remotely). Class enrollment sizes typically range from 15-35 students. Part-time faculty at Fordham University are represented by Fordham Faculty United, part of the SEIU Union. A collective bargaining agreement between FFU and Fordham University is in place and can be viewed here. Working at Fordham Fordham University offers a competitive rate of pay and adjunct instructors are invited to join the Service Employees International Union (SEIU), which represents non tenure-track faculty at the university. Full details of pay schedule, benefits and policies can be found at https://www.fordham.edu/info/28368/info_for_adjunct_faculty About Fordham University Fordham University, The Jesuit University of New York, offers its students a highly dedicated faculty, a heady intellectual atmosphere, emphasis on ethics and social justice, and respect for all individuals, religions, cultures, and creeds. Fordham students spend over one million hours per year engaged in community service. With over 15,500 students, Fordham's Carnegie classification is Research University (High Research Activity)—one of just 99 universities in America to receive this designation. In 2019, U.S. News & World Report ranked Fordham's undergraduate program 70th in the nation among all universities and 49th in the nation among private universities, placing it among the Tier 1 national universities. The 2019 Princeton Review ranks Fordham’s student newspapers and campus radio station among the best in the nation. Fordham also scores highly on many other lists of the world’s top universities. Qualifications Qualified applicants will have a terminal degree or equivalent professional/academic/creative experience. We also typically require that instructors join us with a minimum of two years of relevant teaching experience in higher education. In addition, we are seeking candidates who possess: - Proven working knowledge of p5.js, JavaScript, HTML/CSS - Ability to propose and (re)design courses in an effort to support their program in advancing its curricular goals - Interest in teaching additional courses in their field for the New Media and Digital Design program at Fordham a plus - Experience using/teaching ml5 (e.g., PoseNet, Handpose) a plus Application Instructions The New Media and Digital Design program at Fordham University has moved to using Interfolio to support its hiring requirements. Please note that as of September 2023, we only accept inquiries and applications to teach via this platform. If you are interested in teaching in our department, please use Interfolio to submit an application. The application process involves the submission of the following documents: 1. Current C.V. 2. List of courses currently / previously taught (including institution and semester/year) 3. A short cover letter with an addendum which contains: (i) A brief explanation of their teaching philosophy, and (ii) A link to examples of “creative coding” work (pref if uses p5). Applications will begin to be looked at on April 20th. Job will remain open until position is filled. Selected candidates will be invited for a short interview in May/June.

Job Announcement MENA Program Director The International Legal Foundation (ILF) is hiring a program director to help advance the development of the ILF’s public defender programs in Tunisia and the West Bank. The ILF program director for the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) will lead the ILF’s long-term efforts in the region to build a culture of defense through practical skill-building and case-based mentoring, as well as project implementation aimed at strengthening the quality and effectiveness of defense services. This is a great opportunity for an experienced criminal defense lawyer to join a global team of experts who are fighting injustice and discrimination while transforming legal systems around the world. Driven by the belief that every person accused of a crime deserves to be represented by a well-trained lawyer, the ILF has established pioneering public defender programs in Afghanistan, Myanmar, Nepal, Tunisia and the West Bank of Palestine, and is providing technical assistance to legal aid providers in the Republic of Georgia and Indonesia, who are leading the fight for equal access to justice for poor and vulnerable accused. The ILF’s uniquely practical and effective approach focuses on incrementally developing the knowledge and skills of local lawyers through mentoring—not simply dropping in and providing one off trainings—empowering them to provide high-quality, client-centered, rights-based legal aid and challenge injustice. In addition to its ground-up work establishing effective public defender systems, the ILF also engages in high-level global advocacy, pushing countries, international institutions, and donors to prioritize legal aid as a fundamental human right. The ideal candidate will be a passionate, committed advocate with experience training and mentoring lawyers on how to use the law to increase access to justice and respect for the rule of law. They will also have familiarity with performance standards and guidelines for quality defense representation, with successful experience working in an international or inter-cultural setting. This position is intended to be based out of the ILF’s New York office in Midtown Manhattan, but both hybrid and completely remote opportunities are available. The salary range for this position is $75,000 to $90,000. The ILF considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. The ILF offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance and a 403(b) retirement plan. Responsibilities: - Direct mentoring, both in person and remotely, of Tunisian and Palestinian legal aid lawyers on actual casework and training, as necessary, to improve litigation, trial and advocacy skills; - Develop understanding of local law and practice in countries where the ILF works and develop effective litigation strategies to advance the rights of the criminally accused by addressing entrenched rights violations and gaps between the law and actual practice; - Oversee the development and updating of the ILF’s practice manuals, training guides and sample motions in existing country programs and/or in new countries that will assist in the mentoring of local staff and identify key issues to be litigated under the specific laws of the country; - Work with ILF country office senior management on upholding quality legal aid performance standards, and assist in developing and overseeing the ILF’s monitoring and evaluation systems, including the case management systems used by the ILF’s country offices in an effort to ensure accountability and to track continuous improvement and impact; - Draft ILF Case Notes summarizing cases that cover legal issues being addressed in ILF’s program offices, and work with the ILF’s communications team on dissemination; - Manage the ILF’s International Fellows Program, which places volunteer lawyers from around the world in our country offices to provide intensive mentoring to local lawyers, including preparation of the Fellows and oversight on progress and challenges; - Work with the New York and country program teams on the introduction and implementation of projects, grants and activities that advance early access to counsel and high-quality, client-centered, rights-based and holistic legal aid services; - Communicate with donors and stakeholders and help guide growth, expansion and sustainability of the ILF’s public defender programs; - Manage the report writing and the development of publications that cover the program and further the ILF’s advocacy; - Bring innovation and creativity to interventions and initiatives that aim to build justice sector understanding of the right to counsel and their role in ensuring access to justice; - Work effectively with the ILF’s Executive Director and Senior Program Director, and program and communications staff as necessary and appropriate, in supporting the ILF’s mission; - Represent the ILF globally, including at conferences and other advocacy forums. Qualifications: - Law degree and at least 5 years of practical experience in criminal defense - Strong preference will be given to candidates with appellate and public defender experience - Strong and demonstrated commitment to the ILF’s mission - Experience or knowledge in international and inter-cultural exchange and learning, including in the MENA region - Practical lawyering skills training experience - Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills - Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as in teams - Ability to work within strict timelines and handle multiple tasks - Strong preference for Arabic and/or French fluency - Ability and willingness to travel to ILF country offices, at times for extended periods of time, or be based regionally, as needed to execute the ILF’s work No telephone inquiries please. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Antiracism, diversity, and equity are critical to our organizational values and to the ILF’s mission to secure equal access to justice for all. Our success is dependent upon providing the space, resources, and support that allow our global team to bring their full selves to work, and to thrive. The International Legal Foundation is an equal opportunity employer. We practice inclusive hiring and work to achieve and maintain diversity across races, genders, sexualities, abilities, and experiences. We strongly encourage candidates of all identities to apply. System-impacted people (i.e. people with past involvement in the criminal justice system, directly or through family) are also strongly encouraged to apply.