Academic Technology Specialist (10-months)

About the role

The academic technology specialist is responsible for consulting and teaching services related to academic technology applications for students and faculty. They also train and supervise peer consultants, co-teach and provide support to students using technology to meet academic requirements, and serve as the main point of contact for curriculum development and classroom instruction with a generative AI focus.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Consults with and assists faculty on the integration of instructional technology into curriculum.
• Explains new academic technology innovations and evaluates them for cost-effectiveness and pedagogical suitability for the Cornell setting.
• 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.
• Serves 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.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

About Cornell College

Cornell College is a selective liberal arts college distinguished by its Ingenuity curriculum, which builds on the strengths of its One Course At A Time schedule. This combination encourages 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. The college attracts an ambitious student body from across the U.S. and worldwide, and is located in Mount Vernon, Iowa, an urban fringe community 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.