School of Continuing Education Learning and Assessment Specialist

School ofContinuing Education Learning and Assessment Specialist

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School ofContinuing Education Learning and Assessment Specialist

Cornell University’s School of Continuing Education (SCE) serves as Cornell’s gateway to lifelong learning, providing traditional and non-traditional learners alike with innovative, flexible, and accessible educational opportunities that transform lives, advance careers, and positively impact communities around the world. Dating back to 1876, Cornell SCE designs flexible programs tailored to help people achieve academic, personal, and professional success. SCE was described by Cornell President Jacob Gould Schurman in his 1892 report to trustees as an “integral part of the university,” and was one of the first official summer programs offered in the United States.

In partnership with Cornell schools and colleges and with eCornell, SCE offers: Summer Session/Winter Session courses for credit on campus, off campus, and online, Precollege programs, and Part-time study for visiting students, year-round. In addition, SCE is launching a new online part-time bachelor’s degree program for non-traditional students, working closely with Cornell’s Provost, the Vice Provost for External Education, the Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education, and an advisory board of Cornell faculty members. The degree will draw heavily upon existing expertise and resources of Cornell faculty and eCornell to ensure a high-quality educational experience.

SCE students include matriculated Cornell students, as well as visiting precollege, undergraduate, and graduate students from around the world; Cornell faculty, staff, and alumni; area residents; working adults and community college graduates; military service members and veterans; incarcerated people; students in Indigenous communities; farmworkers, and others with diverse educational backgrounds and paths to higher education.

What You Will Do

The Learning and Assessment Specialistwill be responsible for overseeing course development and implementation, including but not limited to coordinating the course proposal, review, and approval process; evaluating program curriculum; and quality assurance activities such as the assessment of course objectives and program goals. This position requires an in-depth comprehension of curriculum and course development procedures, tools, and policies for the online delivery of degree program courses. The Specialist will actively collaborate with the Senior Associate Dean of Academic Affairs, SCE functional and program heads, and schools and colleges to coordinate the development, delivery, and Assessment of program courses.

The Specialist will apply specific academic knowledge, contribute to, and serve as a resource to faculty and teaching assistants in developing and implementing innovative teaching and Assessment approaches. Collaborate with the Center for Teaching Innovation and Excellence and other stakeholders to develop metrics to guide and assess instruction. Work jointly with the curriculum design teams to design, develop, and implement courses for the Part-Time Bachelor of Science program. And partner with college faculty and staff in support of program goals; seeking synergy across college programs and identify and coordinate areas of mutual interest or overlap to leverage resources.

This is a full-time position located in Ithaca, NY. A US domestic hybrid work arrangement will be considered based on business needs. Staff typically perform this work remotely 1 day per week and on-campus 4 days per week. This arrangement is subject to change at any time.

What We Need

We are looking for a team member who is collaborative and is experience in and/or demonstrated pledge to aiding diversity, equity, access, inclusion, and wellbeing.

Additionally, you will:

• Hold a master’s degree and 5 to 7 years teaching and courses development experience or equivalent combination. Proven aptitude in using technology systems to improve workflows, data accuracy, and to ensure progress toward benchmarks is required.
• Some experience delivering instruction with a desire to instruct students in a professional curriculum.
• Excellent organizational and time management talents, along with relational, written, and oral communication techniques.
• Communication and organizational proficiencies essential.
• Must demonstrate a high level of initiative and be able to work proactively as well as collaborate effectively within a team.
• Experience with teaching in an academic setting and familiarity with learning theory and instructional techniques.
• Knowledge of the concepts and methodologies of effective teaching and curriculum design.
• Knowledge of new instructional technologies, learning modalities, and web-based resources.
• Experience with Learning Management Systems such as Canvas.

What We Prefer

There are a few other qualifications that we would view as incredibly helpful in this role, to include:

• Knowledge of Cornell University.
• Experience with academic assessment of course learning objectives or program goals.
• Experience with online education delivery.
• Experience with the design and development of online courses.
• Experience with adult learners or professional education.

No visa sponsorship or relocation assistance is available for position. This position is located in Ithaca, NY. The successful applicant will be expected to work on site 4 days a week.

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University Job Title:

Teaching Supp Spec IV

Job Family:

Academic Support

Level:

G

Pay Rate Type:

Salary

Pay Range:

$75,182.00 - $91,890.00

Remote Option Availability:

Hybrid Remote

Company:

Endowed

Contact Name:

Beth Beach

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2024-02-21