Require eCornell Online Course Facilitator -- Software-Defined Networking (SDN) in Ithaca, NY - Tompkins County, NY
Job title: eCornell Online Course Facilitator -- Software-Defined Networking (SDN)
Company: Cornell University
Job description: eCornell delivers online professional certificate programs to individuals and organizations around the world. Certificates are designed and developed as a collaborative effort between Cornell University faculty and eCornell?s professional instructional design and development teams.
eCornell offers more than 200 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 (most are 2-weeks) with small cohorts are designed to be interactive, and to help learners gain skills they can immediately apply in their organizations. The eCornell Online Course Facilitator plays a key role. Along with content from Cornell University faculty and high-production value courses, the Course Facilitators round out the complete learning experience for students.
We are seeking additional experienced facilitators for courses in software-defined networking (SDN).
Hired eCornell Course Facilitators will:
- Become Cornell University part-time casual employees, with flexible course facilitation assignments through the year.
- 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.
- A baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution (or non-US equivalent) plus a minimum of 5 years of experience working in a related field; or an equivalent combination of graduate-level education and experience.
- Strong expertise in the field of computer networking.
- Knowledgeable regarding software-defined networking (SDN) and familiar with data plane programming, ideally in P4.
- Proficient with Python programming.
- Comfortable using technology effectively for communication, instruction, and/or coaching.
- Exceptional communication skills in English with the ability to communicate complex ideas clearly and concisely.
- Prior teaching, tutoring, or mentorship experience in related disciplines.
- Online instructional experience.
- Ability and qualifications to facilitate courses in eCornell certificates beyond those listed above.
- 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.