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Position is located in Ithaca, NY, within the ILR School on the campus of Cornell University, or can be based remotely within New York State.

The School of Industrial and Labor Relations at Cornell University has an immediate opening for an Extension Associate – Transition Associate in the K. Lisa Yang and Hock E. Tan Institute on Employment and Disability in the Extension/Outreach Division.

This position is responsible for developing and delivering programs and services that are closely aligned with the strategic mission and core values of the ILR School, and for monitoring quality, impact, and outcomes of education, training, technical assistance, consulting and research activities of the program. The Extension Associate will participate with other academic staff in setting YTI and project-specific goals.  In addition, the Extension Associate will actively engage and participate in both ILR and YTI general events and activities as available. This position of Extension Associate reports to the Program Director, Transition and Educational Achievement.

The position’s primary focus will be as a Transition Associate for the NYS Education Department’s Transition Technical Assistance Partnership (T-TAP) professional development initiative. Must be New York State resident or willing to relocate.

Extension Associate is a full-time, academic, non-tenure track, term position with an initial appointment through December 31, 2023.  The position may be re-appointed based on recommendations by the appropriate YTI Leadership (Principal Investigator), Director (s) and Associate Dean as well as available funding and work.  

Project-Related Emphasis:  This position’s role is to train and provide technical assistance to content specialists on the Office of Special Education Educational Partnership regional teams.

More information about the ILR School can be obtained at our web site, http://www.ilr.cornell.edu and the Yang-Tan Institute at http://www.yti.cornell.edu/

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree or higher in special education, general education, vocational rehabilitation, psychology, disability studies, adult education, or other related field.
• Minimum of one year of experience providing professional development and/or technical assistance. 
• Minimum of three years of experience working in K-12 education settings with educators.
• Strong written and oral communication skills and experience teaching adult learners. 
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in collaborative environments and to contribute to the innovation and outcome success of a team.
• Relevant professional leadership and network development at the state and regional level.
• Frequent travel required.
• Must be New York State resident or willing to relocate.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Terminal degree in special education or education-related field.
• Two or more years of experience providing professional development and/or technical assistance to practitioners in special education or related field.
• Two or more years of experience working in transition for students with disabilities and the ability to demonstrate content knowledge in the area of transition.
• Demonstrated writing ability and scholarly record in the thematic content area (articles in peer-reviewed journals, articles in trade publications, research and project reports, informational brochures, policy briefs, etc.).
• Professional credentials in disciplinary area, such as appropriate state and national licensure, certifications, etc.
• Minimum three years of experience with distance learning.
• Three or more years of experience working in special education or general education. 

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Rewards & Benefits:

Cornell provides great benefits that include educational benefits, access to a plethora of wellness programs, employee discounts with local and national retail brands, health care options to choose from, generous paid leave provisions and superior retirement contributions.

Cornell has also been nationally recognized as an award-winning workplace for our health, wellbeing, sustainability, and diversity initiatives. For more information click here.

To Apply:

Interested parties should submit a vita and letter of application describing qualifications and research agenda, and teaching experience, as well as a diversity and inclusion statement.

This is an academic, full-time, non-tenure track benefits eligible term opportunity located in Ithaca, NY on the campus of Cornell University.

Diversity and Inclusion are a part of Cornell University’s heritage. We are a recognized employer and educator valuing AA/EEO, Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. We also recognize a lawful preference in employment practices for Native Americans living on or near Indian reservations. Cornell University is an innovative Ivy League university and a great place to work. Our inclusive community of scholars, students, and staff impart an uncommon sense of larger purpose, and contribute creative ideas to further the university's mission of teaching, discovery, and engagement.