Overview

Planetizen is seeking experienced instructors to develop computer-based courses on a freelance basis. Instructors develop and record courses from the instructor's own computer using software provided by Planetizen. Instructors can work anytime, from any location.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of teaching experience (any field, any format).
• Minimum of 3 years of Planning or related experience.
• Demonstrated expertise (3+ years) with one or more topics.
• Technical proficiency with Windows OS or Mac OS.
• Access to a modern Windows 7 or Mac OS 10.5+ computer.
• Access to a webcam (minimum 320x240 resolution) connected to your computer.
• Complete fluency in English.

Topics
We are seeking instructors with experience with the following technologies or software, as applied to planning and urban design:

• Adobe Photoshop (for planning, visualization)
• Adobe Illustrator (for planning, visualization)
• American Factfinder
• Autodesk 3ds Max Design
• AutoCAD Civil/Civil 3D
• AutoCAD LT
• Cisco WebEx
• Citrix GoToWebinar
• CommunityViz
• Facebook Groups/Pages
• Google Docs (for collaborative writing/editing)
• Google Earth
• Google Maps
• GRASS GIS
• Land F/X
• LinkedIn (for public participation or networking in planning)
• Microsoft Project (managing planning projects)
• Open Geo Suite
• Open Trip Planner
• Second Life (for public participation, visualization)
• SeeClickFix
• Skype (for project management)
• TransCAD
• Twitter (used for public participation)
• UrbanSim
• WalkScore
• Wikis (for public participation)

Responsibilities

• Participate in an initial orientation call or Skype meeting.
• Develop a course outline in consultation with Planetizen.
• Record a screencast course of approximately 45-50 minutes, including video and audio content.

Compensation

• Compensation is on a per course basis.
• Compensation ranges from $200-$1,000 per course, depending on instructor qualifications and course complexity.
• Designation as a Planetizen Courses Adjunct Instructor (2 courses), Associate Instructor (4 courses) or Master Instructor (6 courses).

To Apply

• Please submit a cover letter stating your teaching and planning experience and identifying your expertise for any topics on which you'd like to create courses.
• Please submit a resume.
• Optional, but very impressive: Please include a link to a brief video or screencast of you presenting or teaching (any subject).
• Please contact Chris Steins, Planetizen Editor, [email protected], via email (strongly preferred).

Thanks for your potential interest in becoming a Planetizen Instructor.