Curriculum Coordinator

Position Details Position Title: Curriculum Coordinator Department/Unit: Faculty of Medicine - General Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Posting Number: S227-25 Employee Group: NSGEU Local 77 Position Type: Term Duration of Contract: 18 months (To end June 2027) Employment Type: Full Time Full-time Equivalency (FTE): 1.0 Salary: $27.37 - $34.66 ($46,261 - $58,567 per annum, 32.5 hours per week) Classification: C6 Provisional Statement: This is a provisional classification. Formal regular review classification procedures may be initiated at any time by the incumbent or supervisor after the incumbent has worked a minimum of six months in the role. About Dalhousie University Dalhousie University is Atlantic Canada’s leading research‑intensive university and a driver of the region’s intellectual, social and economic development. Located in the heart of Halifax, Nova Scotia, with an Agricultural Campus in Truro/Bible Hill, Dalhousie is a truly national and international university, with more than half of our almost 21,000 students coming from outside of the province. Our 6,000 faculty and staff foster a vibrant, purpose‑driven community, that celebrated 200 years of academic excellence in 2018. Job Summary The Faculty of Medicine inspires and enables excellence in health care through its medical education and research programs, and by serving and engaging society. Reporting to the Program Director, the Curriculum Coordinator will be an integral member of the Master of Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS) Program, overseeing the administration and coordination of the program’s curriculum and student assessment. Key Responsibilities Collaborate with MPAS staff to coordinate the development of the MPAS units, including ensuring syllabi are updated as needed. Determine the instructional strategy and logistics of delivery and distribute program evaluation tools using online tools. Develop draft and revise examinations in consultation with faculty, including deferral and supplemental examinations using the exam database. Coordinate, facilitate and supervise student examination review sessions. Assist in the implementation of new processes and procedures, staying up to date with electronic trends, such as scheduling and the use of electronic resources in medical education. Conduct literature searches and synthesize findings into teaching material, providing curriculum mapping support. Note The successful applicant will be eligible for hybrid work (combination of in‑person work on campus and remote work from within Nova Scotia) as agreed by all parties based on operational requirements and university guidelines. Required Qualifications Business/office administration program, plus approximately five years’ progressively responsible and related experience (or equivalent combination of training and experience). Must demonstrate strong interpersonal and communication (verbal and written) skills and the ability to maintain confidentiality. Demonstrated organizational and multitasking skills, and the ability to work both independently and in a team environment. Proficiency in MS Office applications (Word, Excel) and database systems. Assets Experience in a university or health professional education environment and knowledge of medical education programs and/or academic health care environments. Knowledge of DalMedix, One45, Brightspace and/or Sharepoint. Job Competencies The successful candidate is expected to demonstrate proficiency in Dalhousie’s core competencies, in particular: Respect & Inclusion Adaptability Knowledge & Thinking Skills Communication Service Additional Information Dalhousie University supports a healthy and balanced lifestyle. Our total compensation package includes a defined benefit pension plan, health and dental plans, a health spending account, an employee and family assistance program and a tuition assistance program. Application Consideration Non‑probationary bargaining unit employees (NSGEU local 77) are given priority consideration. All other applications will be considered when there is no qualified candidate from the bargaining unit. We sincerely appreciate all applications and note that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted directly by the hiring department or People and Culture. Diversity Statement Dalhousie University commits to achieving inclusive excellence through continually championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. The university encourages applications from Indigenous Peoples of Turtle Island (especially Mi’kmaq), persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians), and members of other racialized groups, persons with disabilities, women, persons identifying as members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. In accordance with our Employment Equity Policy, preference will be given in hiring processes to candidates who self‑identify as members of one or more of the equity‑deserving groups listed above. For more information, including details related to our Employment Equity Policy and Plan and definitions of equity‑deserving groups please visit www.dal.ca/hiringfordiversity. If you require any support for the purpose of accommodation, such as technical aids or alternative arrangements, please let us know of these needs and how we can be of assistance. Dalhousie University is committed to ensuring all candidates have full, fair, and equitable participation in the hiring process. Our complete Accommodation Policy can be viewed here. Posting Detail Information Number of Vacancies: 1 Open Date: 11/26/2025 Close Date: 12/03/2025 Open Until Filled: No Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://dal.peopleadmin.ca/postings/19964 #J-18808-Ljbffr