Director for AI Literacy

Cornell University•City of Ithaca, NY

4d•$99,648 - $116,099•Hybrid

About The Position

The Office of the Vice-Provost for Academic Innovation (OVPAI) works to promote and support excellence and innovation in teaching at Cornell. Working with college, department, faculty and student leaders, we seek to extend the standing and commitment of Cornell as a community of teachers, grounded in common pedagogical purposes and practices (building from distinct disciplinary strengths and traditions), a common interest in ongoing learning and improvement (including as guided by educational theory and research), and a shared commitment to evolving and renewing our pedagogical practice through feedback, experiment, collaboration, and innovation. The Opportunity Under the supervision of the Vice Provost for Academic Innovation (working closely with the Executive Director of the Center for Teaching Innovation and the Vice Provost for AI Strategy), the Director for AI Literacy will collaborate with the university-wide AI Strategy Council, the Center for Teaching Innovation, eCornell, School for Continuing Education, Cornell University Library, college leadership, and other relevant units to define strategic priorities and while leading and partnering on effective implementation of programs that expand, improve, and scale AI literacy efforts across and beyond campus. Partnering with the units above, the Director of AI Literacy will create, curate and direct a range of literacy programs and resources tailored to different audiences; develop and manage campus-wide and extension initiatives in this space; track new developments and best practices in AI literacy in other institutions and industries; and contribute to a deep library of guidance, best practices, and web resources in this space. This position offers a hybrid, 1 day remote and 4 days in the Ithaca Campus office, work arrangement that will be further discussed with the successful candidate.

Requirements

For full consideration, applicants must include both a resume and cover letter with their application.
The successful candidate must have a Ph.D, Ed.D., J.D., L.L.M. or L.L.B. and at least 3 years of relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and experience (such as a relevant Masters degree and 5-7 years of relevant experience).
Demonstrated knowledge and experience around the impact of AI on teaching, learning, and workforce development.
Direct pedagogical experience in course design, active learning, assessment, and inclusive teaching practices.
Direct and substantive experience with a range of artificial intelligence tools, understanding how the models work and a critical appreciation for their strengths and limitations.
A demonstrated ability to work with faculty, students, staff, and external stakeholders with a range of attitudes and perspectives about AI and its impacts on learning and workforce development.
A demonstrated ability to lead a small team.
A demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and in partnership with multiple units and stakeholders.
Demonstrated skill in understanding cultural differences
Proven experience connecting inclusion, belonging and wellbeing practices to business goals.

Responsibilities

Design and implement AI literacy programs and opportunities such as asynchronous online experiences, workshops, institutes, and learning communities
Work with institutional leadership to position Cornell as a leader in responsible and ethical AI
Lead collaborative teams across a range of projects
Develop and manage up-to-date web resources
Contribute to the development of university-level policies and guidelines for GenAI adoption, in line with Cornell’s AI teaching and learning principles
Anticipate, evaluate, and shape emerging generative AI trends and tools—and their implications for learning and workforce development—while maintaining up‑to‑date knowledge of current capabilities.
Contribute to national conversations about the impact of generative AI on learning and needed AI literacy and fluencies.

Benefits

Cornell receives national recognition as an award-winning workplace for our health, wellbeing, and sustainability.
Our benefits programs include comprehensive health care options, generous retirement contributions, access to wellness programs, and employee discounts with local and national retail brands.
Our leave provisions include health and personal leave, three weeks of vacation and 13 holidays: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and the day after, and an end of the year winter break from December 25-January 1. To offer greater flexibility for observing faiths and traditions we also offer two additional floating holidays.
Cornell's impressive educational benefits include tuition-free Extramural Study and Employee Degree Program, tuition aid for external education, and Cornell Children's Tuition Assistance Program.

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