Part-Time Online Course Facilitator:  Semiconductor Manufacturing

Department Summary

eCornell delivers expertly crafted online certificate programs designed by Cornell University faculty. Our facilitators play a central role in creating dynamic, engaging, and highly interactive learning experiences. We are committed to providing an exceptional student experience through live interactions, meaningful feedback, and authentic engagement.

The Opportunity

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. To be considered for this position, please include a cover letter with your application materials.

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.

Cover letter instructions [IMPORTANT]

As part of the Course Facilitator position at eCornell, video interaction with students is a key component of the role. Facilitators are expected to engage with students through live video sessions and in response to project submissions. Video interactions allow facilitators to better engage with students, provide real-time feedback, and create an inclusive and personable learning experience.

As such, we encourage applicants to submit a video response to the question below using Loom. While submitting the video is optional, it is highly encouraged.

Answer the following question in a short video (3 minutes max):

What excites you most about facilitating at eCornell, and how would you bring that enthusiasm into your interactions with students?

Record your response using Loom (free service).

Copy and paste the video link into your cover letter.

Program-Specific Focus

We are currently seeking facilitators to support Space Technology certificate programs.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years of professional experience in the following areas, with the ability to explain the following concepts to working professionals:

Apply core photolithography and etching concepts within modern semiconductor and nanofabrication environments. Examine the evolution of lithography, photoresist processing, projection systems, process simulation, wet and dry etching, plasma etching, and advanced methods such as ICP, DRIE, ALE, and in-situ metrology. Evaluate process trade-offs involving resolution, alignment, selectivity, directionality, yield, throughput, and cost. Emphasize practical process-selection and troubleshooting skills applicable to communicating, planning, or supporting fabrication work in cleanroom and manufacturing settings.

Key Responsibilities:

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.

Required 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

Loom video submission with application

Preferred Qualifications:

Fifteen or more years of semiconductor, MEMS, nanofabrication, or cleanroom-process experience.

Significant experience in lithography and plasma-etch process development, optimization, troubleshooting, or technology transfer.

Hands-on familiarity with advanced lithography tools, RIE/ICP/DRIE systems, metrology, and process-control methods.

Ability to share practical examples involving yield improvement, defect reduction, equipment constraints, and high-volume manufacturing decisions.

**Sponsorship for employment visa is not available for this position**

What We Offer:

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.

Additional Information

This position is based in Ithaca, New York, however, the successful applicant may perform this role remotely anywhere within the United States. The New York Convenience of employer guidelines require New York State individual tax reporting and withholdings for this position. Additional individual state income tax filings may also be required if working temporarily outside New York State.

Important Notes:

eCornell will not store or download your video; it remains on your personal Loom account.

Video submissions are assessed solely based on communication, clarity, and engagement—not on personal characteristics unrelated to job performance.

We look forward to learning more about you!

Location: These positions are remote and open to candidates located anywhere within the U.S.

Employment Type: Casual, non-benefits-eligible positions.

Restrictions: No visa sponsorship or relocation assistance is available for these positions.

Join Us

If you’re an experienced semiconductor manufacturer and are passionate about helping professionals learn the theory and practices critical to the process, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and become an integral part of the Cornell team!

University Job Title:

e-Cornell Course Facilitator

Job Family:

Temporary Teaching

Level:

No Grade - Annual

Pay Rate Type:

Salary

Pay Range:

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Remote Option Availability:

Remote

Company:

Contact Name:

Freddie Salley

Contact Email:

[email protected]

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