eCornell Online Course Facilitator - Beekeeping

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.

• 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.

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 by exemplifying 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 student's 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 to student 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 as needed.

• 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

• Instructional experience.
• Beekeeping experience in the Northeast US.

• 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.

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