eCornell Online Course Facilitator - Beekeeping
eCornell Online Course Facilitator - Beekeeping
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Job Description
eCornell offers more than 120 Certificates in a wide range of topics including leadership and management data science engineering marketing technology human resources healthcare hospitality and more. New programs are being launched constantly. Short courses (2 to 4 weeks) with small cohorts are designed to be interactive and to help learners gain skills they can immediately apply in their organizations.
As a credible expert with applied experience in the associated fields the eCornell Course Facilitator plays a key role in delivering the value of the eCornell courses. Along with content from Cornell University faculty high-production value courses the Course Facilitators round out the complete learning experience for students.
We are seeking additional facilitators to support our Introductory Beekeeping course.
Hired eCornell Course Facilitators will:
- Be classified as part-time casual employees with Cornell University
- Be provided with extensive onboarding support prior to being assigned courses.
- Share their applied experience in the field with working adults from around the world.
- Encourage sharing of reflection and information by students using online platforms.
- Assess and provide relevant feedback for students on assignments.
- Collaborate with appropriate eCornell staff to contribute to continuous improvement and student engagement as needed.
Facilitator Duties and Responsibilities
Before each course
- Effectively prepares for each session of instruction and demonstrates proficiency with all relevant software course content and materials.
- Sets up schedule (quiz and assignment deadlines) and automated announcements prior to the start of class.
During each course
- Checks in with the class every day and instructs the class for the entire scheduled period. Maintains regular and predictable attendance within course rooms.
- Effectively communicates by email and Canvas inbox with students instructors Program Leadership and/or other eCornell personnel as needed. Responds to student emails about course content and special accommodations.
- Moderates course discussion and answers students questions in accordance with the material from the curriculum. Provides students with feedback in a constructive and positive manner highlighting both strengths and areas in need of improvement.
- Establishes and maintains a positive student-centered learning environment byexemplifying proper online decorum and integrity and requiring the same of students. Creates a learning environment where students are valued and encouraged to learn.
- Proactively monitors students achievement and actively outreaches to at-risk students to ensure course persistence as well as program retention.
- Monitors and evaluates the students work against stated learning outcomes and works with students so that a full achievement level is attained.
- Grades posts and returns all assignments in a timely manner.
- Remains responsive to student needs and student requests for support.
Additional tasks
- Demonstrates ability to consistently meet key performance indicators related tostudent outreach engagement and documentation.
- Provides feedback and refinement recommendations to Program Leadership regarding curriculum resources and support services based upon expertise in subject area current industry trends and student performance and engagement indicators.
- Attends and participates in required meetings and assists Program Leadership asneeded.
Required Qualifications:
- Completed the Cornell University Master Beekeeping Program and received a grade of 80% or higher on the field oral and written exams
- At least five years of beekeeping experience
- Extensive knowledge of honey bees and beekeeping
- Superior interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to maintain an open non-judgmental attitude toward students diverse beekeeping perspectives and philosophies
- Supports a learner-centered service approach for adult learners
- Ability to locate reputable science-based information when unsure of the response to students questions
- Thinks and works independently and as a part of a team to solve complex problems and remove barriers to success for groups and/or individuals
- Exercises critical thinking problem solving and conflict resolution skills with/for students
- Strong work ethic
- Prioritizes and organizes high volumes of work ensuring attention to detail and accuracy within the required timeframe
- Maintains a measured response to rapid change and flexibility to work evenings and weekends as needed
Additionally preferred qualifications include:
- Instructional experience.
- Beekeeping experience in the Northeast US.
Please note:
- There is no VISA sponsorship or relocation assistance available for these positions and facilitators need to be current U.S. residents.
- These positions are remote which means you can be located anywhere within the U.S.
- The eCornell Course Facilitators are casual non-benefits eligible positions.
- The positions are exempt positions and are thus not available as an additional appointment for current Cornell University non-exempt employees.
University Job Title:
e-Cornell Course Facilitator
Job Family:
Temporary Teaching
Level:
No Grade - Annual
Pay Rate Type:
Salary
Pay Range:
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Remote Option Availability:
Remote
Company:
Contact Name:
Freddie Salley
Contact Email:
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Employment Type
Part-Time
