Academic Technology Specialist (10-months)

Job Description

Job Description

Applications are being accepted for the position of academic technology specialist . The specialist is responsible for consulting and teaching services related to academic technology applications for students and faculty. The specialist also trains and supervises peer consultants who assist faculty and students with academic technology applications; co-teaches and provides support to students expected to use technology to meet academic requirements; and serves as the main point of contact for curriculum development and classroom instruction with a generative AI focus . This is a full-time 10-month role with annual working dates of July 1 - April 30.

This position collaborates with faculty and Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL) consultants and librarians to identify and explore the academic and pedagogical implications of technological innovation, such as AI, as it relates to the liberal arts; fosters scholarly conversations about cultural, historical, and social intersections with academic technology; cooperates with the CTL consultants and librarians to share complementary expertise with students and faculty, especially with digital humanities and archives projects.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Consults with and assists faculty on the integration of instructional technology into curriculum; explores new academic technology innovations, and evaluates them for cost-effectiveness and pedagogical suitability for the Cornell setting; confers with Information Technology regarding infrastructure implications of academic technology innovations.
• Collaborates with consulting librarians regarding existing technology applications for curriculum and instruction.
• Teaches the use of technology resources to classes/small groups and individuals, including classroom instruction with a generative AI focus.
• Hires, trains, and supervises peer consultant support personnel assigned to the Academic Technology Studio.
• Fosters faculty conversations about existing technological integration relevant to teaching and learning, examining their pedagogical implications.
• Proposes, drafts, and publicizes policies and direction for the Academic Technology Studio.
• Attends educational meetings. Participates in continuing educational courses, workshops, and serves on committees.
• Provides daily support for discipline-specific software, such as Moodle, and assists in the integration of technology and teaching. Supports the Adobe Creative Suite and academic web projects.
• In consultation with the Director of the Library and Center for Teaching and Learning, advises faculty and students on copyright in a digital environment, including fair use provisions.
• Other duties as assigned.

About Cornell College

Cornell College is a selective liberal arts college distinguished by our Ingenuity curriculum that builds on the strengths of our One Course At A Time schedule. This combination encourages the qualities of being thoughtful, original, and inventive, using the strengths of a liberal arts education to apply ideas to solve problems and meet challenges through hands-on experience in learning. Academic immersion, Division III NCAA athletic teams, and unparalleled flexibility attract an ambitious student body from across the U.S. and worldwide. We are located in Mount Vernon, Iowa, an urban fringe community located in the heart of the ICR Iowa region.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field; experience in technology implementation in an academic setting.

Preferred Skills

An understanding of effective applications of technology to teaching and learning. Expertise in a web content management system, image editing software, presentation software, digital video, and audio. Knowledge of web design principles. Strong teaching skills and commitment to service. Demonstrated ability to work in a team-based environment. Excellent interpersonal communication skills. A commitment to lifelong learning and engagement with an actively changing technology landscape.

Work Location & Conditions

Work is primarily performed while seated in an office environment or while standing in a computer lab environment or classroom. Must have the ability to travel from building to building, sometimes in inclement weather. All requirements are subject to change over time, with possible modifications made to reasonably accommodate individuals with a disability. The position is expected to work in person on campus in Mount Vernon.

The hiring pay range for this 10-month position is $39,000 - $45,000. Cornell College offers a fantastic benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, HSA & FSA accounts, a TIAA 403(b) retirement account, and tuition remission and exchange for employees and dependents. We also offer life insurance, disability insurance, travel insurance, and accident insurance. And, all 10-month full-time staff begin with a 3-week vacation accrual along with 13.5 paid holidays in a year.

Application Process

The position will remain open until filled. To apply, submit a cover letter, resume, and names and contact information of three references through Cornell's online application system.

Cornell is an AA/EO employer and encourages applications from women and minorities. Cornell complies with Iowa's Smoke Free Air Act. Cornell utilizes E-Verify and requires satisfactory completion of a background check.