[Hiring] Part-Time Online Course Facilitator: Semiconductor Manufacturing @Cornell University

Role Description

We are seeking experienced professionals to join our team as Course Facilitators in our Space Technology portfolio. Facilitators are not course authors or adjunct faculty but are vital to ensuring the effective delivery of content created by Cornell faculty.

In this role, you will complement our asynchronous course content by:

• Leading engaging live sessions that engage students in discussion of semiconductor manufacturing-related topics.
• Providing personalized and constructive feedback (written and recorded video) on discussion boards, assignments, solution designs, and applied projects.
• Coaching learners to connect semiconductor manufacturing topics to real-world business and technical settings.
• Fostering meaningful connections with students in a highly interactive online environment.

Qualifications

• Professional experience in semiconductor manufacturing, nanofabrication, microfabrication, or a closely related field, including familiarity with cleanroom process flows.
• Understanding of foundational photolithography processes, including substrate preparation, photoresist coating and development, mask/reticle concepts, exposure methods, alignment, inspection, and downstream pattern-transfer considerations.
• Working knowledge of wet and dry etching methods, including process selection based on etch rate, selectivity, directionality, uniformity, surface quality, and reproducibility.
• Ability to explain plasma-based etching concepts, including RIE fundamentals, process variables, material interactions, and common etch-profile defects.
• Ability to connect lithography and etching decisions to device performance, yield, throughput, cost, and manufacturability.
• Comfort interpreting technical visuals and data, including tool schematics, wafer maps, SEM images, etch profiles, process recipes, and simulation outputs.
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly to professionals with varied technical backgrounds and use relevant industry examples to help learners apply course concepts.
• Comfortable facilitating live online discussions, providing timely and impactful feedback to busy professionals.
• Possesses exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Comfortable with technology for instruction.

Requirements

• Engage Students: Lead dynamic live discussions that foster interaction and deepen understanding.
• Provide Feedback: Deliver clear, constructive, and authentic feedback on student submissions, including recorded video responses.
• Facilitate Effectively: Manage online discussions, respond promptly to student inquiries, and track student progress.
• Commitment: Facilitate a minimum of 1-2 courses per month with consistent engagement and preparation.
• Onboarding and Training: Complete an in-depth onboarding program, including shadowing live courses, participating in debrief sessions, and mastering the assigned certificate program.
• Continuous Improvement: Engage in ongoing training and professional development to stay current with emerging learning methodologies, educational technologies, and best practices in online facilitation.

Benefits

• Comprehensive onboarding and training program to set you up for success.
• Access to ongoing professional development resources and periodic training updates.
• Opportunities to contribute to an exceptional online student experience.
• A collaborative and supportive facilitator community.