Senior 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 across teams, join us.

Who we need

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Program Design, we are hiring a Senior Curriculum Design Specialist. You will be crucial in designing new academic programs, across a variety of credential types, disciplines, and audiences. You will evaluate course offerings within new and existing programs, and ensure all courses meet the needs of students, achieve the institution’s highest standards, and align with regulatory guidelines. You will collaborate closely with subject matter experts, course developers, and faculty to design and develop face-to-face, online, and blended curricula, including instructional frameworks, learning materials, rubrics, assessments, and more. A key part of the role involves maintaining curriculum design handbooks and guidelines, mentoring Curriculum Design Specialists on standards and practices, and ensuring program outcomes align with institutional and regulatory expectations.

This is a hybrid role, working 2-3 days per month at our Toronto campus.

Who you are

You are passionate about creating accessible, innovative teaching and learning experiences that follow best practices in education. You want to channel your experience in a rare and unique opportunity to design, develop, and deploy the elements that make up a resilient blueprint for new programs at the post secondary level. You are naturally curious and a continuous learner, seeking knowledge in formal and informal settings. This is an opportunity to lay the groundwork in a purposeful, structured manner to successfully gain regulatory approval and launch new programs at a scaling post secondary education centre.

As our new Senior Curriculum Design Specialist, you will:

1. Collaborate. You will collaborate with subject matter experts, course developers, and faculty to understand the goals of new and existing academic programs. You will partner with the Regulatory Affairs team as a curriculum development expert, taking direction and offering feedback and opinions. You will analyze and translate the program goals into comprehensive curricula, including but not limited to course titles and descriptions, learning outcomes, assessments and content.
2. Develop. You will lead and support the design of new, innovative, and quality academic programming. You will integrate innovative and effective instructional strategies, technologies, and resources into curriculum design to enhance student engagement and achievement.
3. Lead. You will oversee curriculum design handbooks and guidelines, update practices, and mentor team members in curriculum design standards. You will lead special curriculum projects, aligning them with strategic educational goals and ensuring they adhere to project timelines.
4. 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.
5. Continuously improve. You will stay current with educational research, pedagogical trends, and advancements in curriculum design and share relevant insights with the team.
6. 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 have:

1. The experience. You have a Bachelor's or Master's degree. You have proven experience as a curriculum designer, instructional designer, or similar role. You have a track record of developing and implementing high-quality curriculum materials for face-to-face, online and blended curricula.
2. The knowledge. You have in-depth knowledge of curriculum development principles, educational standards, and instructional design models.
3. The leadership. You can coach other Specialists and engage subject matter experts and content contributors.
4. The technical skills. You are proficient with the MS Office suite, including Teams. You are comfortable analysing, aggregating, and interpreting data.
5. 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 own deadlines.
6. The interpersonal skills. You have exceptional oral and written communication skills. You can build trusting relationships with diverse stakeholders.

Why work at Yorkville University?

• An atmosphere that successfully blends an entrepreneurial culture with education.
• The chance to accelerate your career and disrupt education by responding to the needs you see and purposefully challenging the status quo.
• A place where all individuals feel welcomed in the academic and workplace environments.
• The opportunity to grow with access to free courses, certifications and programs - right up to our Masters' offerings.
• An appreciation for the insights and skills you bring to work with a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Join us

We welcome and appreciate candidates with a range of backgrounds and experiences. If you have 70% of the qualifications we are looking for, express your interest.

What you can expect from our hiring process:

1. A virtual interview with a Talent Advisor to discuss your interest in the role and your experience.
2. A panel interview with the Director, Curriculum Design, Senior Manager, Curriculum Design, and Senior Manager, Program Design.

Diversity, equity and inclusion are a critical component of life at Yorkville University and Toronto Film School and we are committed to making these values an integral part of our culture.