Curriculum Design Specialist

We are looking for the visionaries, the change-makers, the self-starters who are seeking more from their career. Change begins with the small decisions we make, each day, to support each other and strive to create inspiring incredible educational experiences for all students, no matter where they are or how they learn. In choosing a career with Yorkville University, you will have the opportunity to push boundaries, flex your creativity and inspire positive change for so many people.

Our core values put the student experience at the center of what we do, reflecting who we are and aspire to be. If you want to shine a light on academic excellence, be empowered to make an impact on the transformation of the Canadian post-secondary education landscape, and work collaboratively beyond levels, join us.

**Who we need**
- This is a hybrid role, working 2-3 days a month at our Toronto or Fredericton campus._

**Who you are**

You are a quick learner, driven to do more, learn continuously, and share knowledge. You excel at project management and relationship building. Whether from ongoing academic pursuits or direct work experience, you understand post-secondary educational standards and best practices. You want to channel your writing, process-building, and communication skills into designing a curriculum that leverages innovative teaching and learning approaches.

**What's in it for you**
- Impact._ Join us during an exciting growth period in which we will launch several new programs. You want to join a place that inspires change, takes action, and continuously innovates. You will be part of a newer team committed to curriculum design, working cross-functionally to impact student learning and share knowledge and best practices.
- Belonging. _The Curriculum Design team is focused on always working together and never in a silo. They believe in living the Yorkville core values, embracing purposeful curiosity, looking for ways to improve and enhance work, building inclusive communities, encouraging respectful feedback, and supporting each other through a continuous learning and improvement culture.
- Professional development._ Yorkville is a progressive, forward-thinking, innovative university disrupting traditional post-secondary education. You will have the chance to participate in regular opportunities to expand your expertise.

**As our new Curriculum Design Specialist, you will**:

- ** Develop.** You will integrate innovative and effective instructional strategies, technologies, and resources into curriculum design to enhance student engagement and achievement.
- ** Evaluate.** You will review curricular needs and recommend instructional and assessment strategies that account for regulatory requirements, align with program and course learning outcomes, and model accessible, authentic, and culturally responsive pedagogies.
- ** Continuously improve.** You will stay current with educational research, pedagogical trends, and advancements in curriculum design and share relevant insights with the team. You will analyze existing curricula alongside available data, including student and stakeholder feedback, to identify areas for improvement or revision to address changing educational needs.
- ** Communicate.** You will track and report on progress on curriculum development and renewal projects and proactively identify and communicate risks to the timely completion of curriculum projects. You will meet and share knowledge regularly with your manager, colleagues, and collaborators to support transparency in the curriculum and instructional design process.

**You have**:

- ** The experience.**You have a Bachelor's or Master's degree. You have proven experience as a curriculum designer, instructional designer, or content developer. Or, you have transferrable expertise and a commitment to growing your skills. You bring a creative and innovative mindset with a passion for knowledge sharing, continuous improvement, and lifelong learning. You may be familiar with adult education principles and practices through experience in public or private sector training and delivery or education and teaching at different levels.
- ** The project management skills.** You are driven and have outstanding self-management skills. You can set and track project deliverables, maintain open communication with cross-functional teams, elicit work products from those around you, and meet your deadlines. You can prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- ** The technical skills.**You are highly proficient with the MS Office suite, including Teams. You are comfortable analyzing, aggregating, and interpreting data and can create presentations to show your findings and inform decisions. You are familiar with using AI technology, educational tools, and learning management systems (LMS).
- ** The nice-to-have but optional skills.** You have in-depth knowledge of curriculum development principles, educational standards, and instructio