Academic Technology Specialist

Position Overview

Applications are being accepted for the position of academic technology specialist
. The specialist is responsible for consulting and teaching services related to academic technology applications for students and faculty. The specialist trains and supervises peer consultants who assist faculty and students with academic technology applications; co‑teaches and provides support to students expected to use technology to meet academic requirements; and serves as the main point of contact for curriculum development and classroom instruction with a generative AI focus
. This is a full‑time 10‑month role with annual working dates of July 1 – April 30.

This position collaborates with faculty, the Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL) consultants, and librarians to identify and explore the academic and pedagogical implications of technological innovation, such as AI, as it relates to the liberal arts; fosters scholarly conversations about cultural, historical, and social intersections with academic technology; and cooperates with CTL consultants and librarians to share complementary expertise with students and faculty, especially with digital humanities and archives projects.

• Consults with and assists faculty on the integration of instructional technology into curriculum; explores new academic technology innovations, evaluates them for cost‑effectiveness and pedagogical suitability, and confers with Information Technology regarding infrastructure implications.
• 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 and 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. Supports 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.
• Other duties as assigned.

Cornell College is a selective liberal arts college distinguished by our Ingenuity curriculum that builds on the strengths of our One Course At A Time schedule. This combination encourages the 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. Academic immersion, Division III NCAA athletic teams, and unparalleled flexibility attract an ambitious student body from across the U.S. and worldwide.

We are located in Mount Vernon, Iowa, an urban fringe community located in the heart of the ICR Iowa region.

• Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field; experience in technology implementation in an academic setting.

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.

Work is primarily performed seated in an office or standing in a computer lab or classroom. It requires travel between buildings, sometimes in inclement weather. All requirements are…