Curriculum Coordinator

The Role

The Faculty of Health Sciences invites applications for a Curriculum Coordinator for the Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program.

This is a leadership position focusing on the development, maintenance, evaluation and overall coordination of the BSN curriculum. Responsibilities The faculty member in this position is responsible to: Plan and recommend strategic and operational outcomes within scope of positional responsibilities; Seek and implement collegial decisions; Act on emergency issues requiring a decision, pending collegial resolution of the issues.
COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIPS: Operational Committees within BSN Department related to scope of positional responsibilities; Health Science Faculty Education Council; BSN Program Advisory Committee; Chair Curriculum and Program Evaluation Committee; Program Advisory Committees in designated Health Science Faculty departments; Departmental Coordinator/Faculty Meetings, as appropriate; Other Douglas College Committees/External Stakeholder Committees as appropriate;
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
• Plans strategically for the development and implementation of standards and processes for BSN program curriculum on an annual and as required basis;
• Plans for activities related to curriculum maintenance and development that promotes the effective operationalization of curriculum.
This includes but is not limited to: planning related to instructional timetables and scheduling, review and renewal of curriculum based resources and information materials (required texts, calendars, promotional materials) and internal and external curriculum
approval processes;
• Coordinates and collaborates on planning activities with other BSN Coordinators, Health Science Coordinators, BSN Faculty, and other internal and external stakeholders as relevant and required;
• Develops and coordinates policies, procedures, and practices related to curriculum including planning for required internal and external approvals processes;
• Identifies and incorporates emerging trends in best practices in relation to curriculum development and review;
• Plans tracking mechanisms to ensure that curriculum development and maintenance activities are completed in a timely manner with integrated communication mechanisms;
• Plans orientation and learning activities related to curriculum development and maintenance activities for new faculty and updates for experienced faculty as well as other relevant stakeholders (including students);
• Identifies, screens, communicates, and provides resources related to curriculum development and maintenance to Health Sciences and BSN leadership, BSN faculty, Health Science and Program Coordinators, and Internal/External Stakeholders as appropriate and relevant;
• Participates in the development of scholarly and evaluation activities related to curriculum development as aligned with BSN departmental priorities;
• Completes all planning and development responsibilities in a timely and effective manner.

OPERATIONS AND LIASON
• Operationalizes and implements the annual curriculum development and maintenance plan in a timely and effective manner;
• Engages in ongoing curriculum development and maintenance activities including the writing of curriculum guidelines and outlines and related curricular materials as required;
• Delivers orientation related to curriculum to internal and external stakeholders as required;
• Operationalizes relevant policies, procedures and process related to curriculum maintenance and development as needed;
• Participates in inter-department/ interprofessional activities and committees as required and in alignment with departmental priorities;
• Participates in and takes the lead relative to curriculum development and maintenance on all activities related to program recognition, approvals, and accreditation;
• Implements and incorporates best practices related to curriculum development and maintenance;
• Completes activities related to tracking mechanisms ensuring that curriculum development and maintenance activities are completed in a timely manner;
• Communicates and collaborates on operational matters with all relevant internal /external stakeholders on matters related to curriculum;
• Reviews and revises written materials related to curriculum development and maintenance as needed;
• Participates in scholarly/evaluation activities related to curriculum development
• Meets all internal and external deadlines as required
• Participates in special projects as required
• Provides mutual relief and assistance (during vacations and approved leaves) for BSN
department operational and liaison activities as required

EVALUATION AND QUALITY ASSURANCE
• Develops quality assurance procedures to ensure that curriculum activities meet course and program outcomes;
• Develops methods to ensure that all relevant stakeholders, including students, are provided with opportunities to provide input on curriculum related matters;
• Develops and maintains documentation related to identified quality assurance procedures and processes;
• Ensures a systematic review and developmental plan based on evaluation for all matters related to BSN program curriculum development;
• Completes all evaluation and quality assurance processes and procedures in a timely and effective manner;
• Participates in departmental, college, and external activities (including professional development) related to quality assurance in alignment with BSN Department program priorities.

Other Related Duties
• Performs other related duties as required. To Be Successful in this Role You Will Need • Current BCCNP practicing registration in good standing
• Master’s degree in Nursing. PhD in nursing or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in baccalaureate curriculum development and evaluation;
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in baccalaureate nursing education in both theory and practice;
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in nursing practice with knowledge of diverse health care systems and organizations;
• Knowledgeable about program recognition requirements from the BC College of Nursing Professionals (BCCNP) and accreditation requirements from the Canadian Association of Schools of Nursing (CASN);
• Ability to work collaboratively and contribute effectively to team activities;
• Self-directedness, strong work ethic and excellent writing ability;
• Evidence of scholarship (e.g. research, publishing, conference presentations, professional committee involvement, community service);
• Evidence of ongoing professional development (e.g. attendance at conferences, course work, in-services);
• Satisfactory current references.

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