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JP Catholic believes in the positive power of media, business and technology and seeks to change the world through the creation of new media businesses strongly influenced by the teachings of Jesus Christ.

JP Catholic is looking for full time and adjunct faculty who strongly believe in the mission of the institution and who want to be considered as founding faculty. We are looking for highly successful individuals, who feel the call to serve the Lord in the field of Catholic higher education. After reviewing the vision and mission of JP Catholic, as well as our current and future academic programs, please let us know how you can help us to invent the future of Catholic higher education and impact the culture for Christ. We are particularly interested in talking with highly qualified potential faculty in the following areas:

  1. Entrepreneurial Business (Founder/CEO, Finance, Marketing)
  2. Video Gaming & Animation (Game Design, Art Tools, Games Engines, Programming, Business)
  3. Film & TV (Special Effects, Business)
  4. Mobile Media Content and Applications (Content Creation, software, Hardware, Business Development)
  5. Computer Science - portable device applications
  6. Web applications
  7. Political Strategy
  8. Thomistic Philosophy
  9. Biblical Theology

The ideal candidates are closely aligned with the mission of JP Catholic, are highly creative, have excellent professional skills, and are passionate about teaching. An earned doctorate or terminal professional degree (MBA, MFA) is required. Distinguished industrial accomplishments at a senior level (CEO, CTO, Founder, VP, Director, etc), evidenced by significant contributions to the relevant industry may substitute for the advanced degree requirement.

Entrepreneurs-in-Residence (Emphasis - New & Old Media, General Business)
These positions involve working with students outside of the classroom and encouraging them in their entrepreneurial ambitions. The ideal candidates will have: had a successful career in industry at a senior level (Founder, CEO, CTO, VP, Director, Producer etc); a strong commitment to the founding principles of JP Catholic; and a burning desire to help students with their business ideas and to give back to the Lord and to the Church. The Entrepreneurs-in-Residence will be active within JP Catholic's on-campus incubator.

The Entrepreneurs-in-Residence are volunteer positions.

Application Process
Send an email detailing your experience as it matches the position requirements described above and a current resume. Email the complete package to Dominic Iocco, Provost, JP Catholic University, at diocco@JPCatholic.com or via US Mail to 10174 Old Grove Road, Suite 200, San Diego, CA 92131. Review of applications is on-going and will continue until the positions are filled.

Please Note

  1. JP Catholic University is a lay run Roman Catholic institution with a primary focus on shaping future creators and innovators, leaders and entrepreneurs within a faithfully Catholic campus environment. Its faculty is composed of scholars from diverse backgrounds.
  2. Faculty must passionately support the mission and vision of the university, so that they can transmit that passion to the students, and change the world through the media. In your introduction, please indicate why you are well suited to be part of the JP Catholic University adjunct faculty.
  3. Adjunct faculty positions are renewable, based on faculty member’s commitment to the institution and performance. JP Catholic does not use the tenure system.
  4. Interviews and hiring dates are budget and student enrollment dependent.
  5. Applicants should carefully read and understand our expectations with respect to fidelity to and/or respect for the teachings of the Catholic Church. Read more ..
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