Contract Position: Instructor, Academic Upgrading (Curriculum Development)

Avanti Software Inc.; Fort McMurray; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A post-secondary educational institution in Fort McMurray is seeking a curriculum developer to create and develop course materials. Responsibilities include mapping curriculum requirements, developing assessments, and collaborating with subject matter experts. Candidates must have a Master’s degree in a relevant field and experience with curriculum development. This role requires working on campus, offering a dynamic environment focused on inclusion and educational quality.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Master’s degree in English, Mathematics, or a related field.
• Experience in developing program curriculum and content.
• Experience with the Moodle platform.
• Experience delivering lessons aligned with Alberta Government curriculum.

Responsibilities

• Map curriculum to requirements outlined by Alberta Education.
• Develop comprehensive course materials and assessments.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts to design curricula.
• Engage with community and provincial stakeholders.

Skills

Curriculum development

Collaboration

Teaching experience

Independent work

Feedback acceptance

Education

Master’s degree in English, Mathematics, or related field

Bachelor’s degree with significant teaching experience

Tools

Moodle

Job description

The Opportunity

Keyano College is seeking qualified individuals to develop curriculum for Academic Upgrading. Potential courses for curriculum development include: ENGL 10-1, ENGL 20-2, SCIE 010, SOST 10-1, MATH 10C, and MATH 20-2.

As the course developer, you will be responsible for creating comprehensive and high‑quality course materials that align with Keyano College's Quality Course guidelines. Throughout the development process you will collaborate closely with the Centre for Teaching and Learning and the Academic Upgrading department to ensure all materials meet the quality standards in a timely manner.

Note: this is not a remote or hybrid work opportunity; you will be required to work on campus and relocate to Fort McMurray, AB.

About Us

Keyano College is a comprehensive post‑secondary educational institution located in Fort McMurray, nested in the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo on traditional Treaty 8 territory. We are a strategic community partner that meets both the training and talent upgrading needs of industry, as well as the personal enrichment and cultural needs of the Wood Buffalo community. We take pride in offering a safe work and study environment that embraces Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging. Our students and customers come from all walks of life and so do we. That is why we are committed to hiring great people from a variety of backgrounds because it makes our employee community stronger.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Map curriculum to requirements as outlined by Alberta Education and Keyano College curriculum development requirements
• Develop course fundamentals including course description, measurable learning outcomes, course outline, and syllabi. Provide a detailed plan of the course structure, units/modules, topics, teaching strategies, assessment points, and instructional activities.
• Develop and curate teaching materials for each course module that align with the course content and objectives (presentations, slides, readings, videos, and interactive content)
• Develop detailed lesson plans for each module including learning activities, content delivery methods, interaction points, and reflection or review of key concepts
• Develop instructor guides including detailed instructions, notes, resources and best practices to help instructors effectively teach the course while adhering to the course’s learning objectives and structure.
• Develop an assessment structure and course learning outcomes. This includes a detailed assessment matrix, assessment samples and rubrics, quizzes, tests, projects/assignments, etc.
• Upload and organize all developed content into a LMS Moodle course shell
• Collaborate with subject matter experts (SMEs) to design and develop curricula.
• Maintain office hours and liaise with the Chair and Associate Dean regularly
• Engage with community stakeholders and provincial stakeholders
• Maintain professional competence and knowledge of subject matter
• Participate in all program and curriculum development meetings

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Master’s in English, Mathematics, or a related field. A Bachelor’s degree with significant teaching experience with Alberta Education curriculum may be considered.
• Previous experience in developing program curriculum and content
• Experience with the Moodle platform.
• Experience developing course content and delivering lessons aligned with the Alberta Government high school curriculum.
• Able to work independently to meet set timelines and produce deliverables with minimal supervision.
• Able to work collaboratively and accept constructive feedback in curriculum development and course development.
• Dependable and resourceful team member with a proven track record of managing multiple competing priorities with a calm professional approach.
• Commitment to inclusion and diversity.

Please note that if your education was received internationally, upon hire we will require you to provide an international education assessment completed through WES, IQAS or one of the other IRCC approved designated organization.

Compensation and Benefits

• Placement on the wage grid is reflective upon educational and experiential qualifications.

Additional Information

At Keyano College, we are committed to fostering an equitable, caring and resilient environment where everyone feels valued and connected to the common goal and the college community. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals and encourage candidates who will contribute to the diversity of the College to apply.

We would like to thank all applicants in advance for submitting their resumes. Please note, only those candidates chosen to continue through the selection process will be contacted.