Curriculum Specialist (Graduate Programs)

Primary Purpose: The purpose of this position is to support the College of Nursing Nurse Practitioner Program Curriculum revisions.

Nature of Work: In supporting the Associate Dean – Research and Graduate Studies, the Curriculum Specialist will work closely with the NP program Academic Lead and curriculum revision team, reporting to the Associate Dean Research and Graduate Studies, and liaising with other University level committees as required (i.e. CGPS, Faculty Council, University Council).

Typical Duties or Accountabilities:

• Develop and manage project timelines.
• Support the development of curriculum framework, course and module development, competency-based evaluation, and timetables.
• Support development of program approval documents for regulatory bodies and University level approval
• Work closely with development teams
• Keep detailed records on the curriculum and course development.
• Provide follow-up documentation post-meetings.
• Provide support for the faculty, instructor and staff in course and program development.
• Collaborate with faculty, instructors, staff, learner colleagues, campus community, and members of the broader community.

Education: A master’s degree, preferably with expertise in curriculum design and education of health professionals. 

Experience: Minimum 5 years’ experience in a related field. Experience working closely with development teams creating new projects/curriculum development is essential to this role.

Skills: In this role, the incumbent will be simultaneously work with multiple projects, individuals, and teams. Building and maintaining positive working relationships with faculty, instructors, staff, learners, the campus community, and members of the broader community is foundational to the success of this project and integral to this role.

Interpersonal and team skills:

• Ability to encourage collaboration, listen, hear, and be responsive to feedback and integrate suggestions thoughtfully
• Recognize the needs of different collaborative teams and respond accordingly – to work in a good way
• Highly flexible and able to learn quickly in the moment
• Adaptable to changing environments

Project and workflow management skills

• Ability to navigate complex situations and set task sequence
• Ability to collaborate with a number of teams simultaneously
• Ability to prioritize, take initiative and identify where to focus attention to keep all projects and/or curriculum development, moving forward
• See and make connections between and among projects
• General organizational skills
• Project management skills

Technical Skills

• Excellent writing skills tailored to each communication method, purpose, and audience
• Proficiency in using online platforms for communication and for displaying information
• Use continuous quality improvement approaches
• Experienced in data analysis and reporting
• Meticulous record keeping, identification, and consolidation of key information from development teams to inform the work of the team and related initiatives

Inquiries regarding this position can be directed to Louise Racine at [email protected] .

Department: College of Nursing

Status: Term 6 months with the possibility of extension

Employment Group: ASPA

Shift: Mon-Fri; 8:30-4:30

Full Time Equivalent (FTE): 1.0

Salary: The salary range, based on 1.0 FTE, is $66,030.00 – 103,174.00 per annum. The starting salary will be commensurate with education and experience.

Salary Family (if applicable): Specialist Professional

Salary Phase/Band: Phase 2

Posted Date: 1/26/2024

Closing Date: 2/2/2024 at 6:00 pm CST
Number of Openings: 1
Work Location: May be eligible for hybrid work under the terms of USask’s Alternative Workspace Guidelines

The successful applicant will be required to provide the following current verification(s) where ‘Yes’ is indicated below. Further information is available at: https://careers.usask.ca/tips-for-applying.php

Criminal Record Check: Not Applicable
Driver’s License and Abstract Check: Not Applicable
Education/Credential Verification: Not Applicable
Vulnerable Sector Check: Not Applicable

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