Curriculum Development Lead, Corporate and Continuing Education

NAIT International; Edmonton; Hybrid; CAD 87,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

NAIT is seeking a Curriculum Development Lead to orchestrate curriculum projects across face-to-face, blended, and online delivery, blending adult education expertise with strong project management to ensure outcomes-based design.

You will collaborate with Program Managers, lead contractors, and instructional designers, develop assessment guidelines, and uphold NAIT's standards of accessibility and quality.

Qualifications

• Master of Education (MEd) or equivalent required.
• 3 years' experience managing curriculum projects.
• 3 years' experience with curriculum development and instructional design, preferably in the post-secondary context.
• Experience coaching instructors.
• Post-secondary teaching experience.
• Equivalencies may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Provide educational expertise and foster evidence-based practices in teaching and learning.
• Coordinate curriculum development for face-to-face, blended, and online learning.
• Lead and supervise curriculum development contractors, instructional designers, writers/editors, and project coordinators.
• Collaborate with Program Managers, Program Leads, and project partners to meet production targets.

Skills

Educational leadership

Curriculum design

Project management

Adult learning principles

Multimodal learning

AI in education

Education

Master of Education (MEd)

Education degree equivalencies considered

Job description

Ready to start your next chapter with NAIT? At NAIT, we're passionate about building a team of talented, dedicated professionals who share our commitment to excellence and innovation. Your skills and experience can shape the future of education and make a real impact in our community.

About the Opportunity

Corporate & Continuing Education (CCE) is seeking an innovative, enthusiastic Curriculum Development Lead to join their team. Reporting to the Curriculum Development Supervisor in Product Development Operations (PDO), the Curriculum Development Lead (CDL) is responsible for managing curriculum development activities through the lenses of adult educational specialist and project manager while supporting a culture of collaboration and quality.

Key Responsibilities

• Educational Provide educational expertise and foster evidence-based practices in all aspects of teaching and learning for CCE.
• Assess diverse learner needs, industry expectations, and workplace competencies to create curriculum in alignment with NAIT and CCE strategic visions.
• Demonstrate expertise in outcomes-based education, adult learning principles, and curriculum design and development.
• Commitment to design accessible, inclusive, and learner-centered educational opportunities.
• Innovate approaches to curriculum development that improve efficiency and resource usage.
• Support contractors to develop pedagogically-sound curriculum for face-to-face, blended, and online learning environments.
• Course and program evaluation.
• Support the recruitment, hiring, supervision, and onboarding of contractors.
• Develop assessment expectations and guidelines in alignment with course learning outcomes.
• Coordinate course and learning design that integrates appropriate and effective educational technologies to support learner and instructor success.
• Support for instructional best practices.
• Project Management Collaborate with project sponsors to prioritize and develop curriculum products.
• Scope and cost curriculum projects, establish realistic timelines, identify resource requirements, and maintain accountability for project deliverables.
• Manage curriculum development projects.
• Coordinate curriculum development tasks.
• Coordinate and support contracted human resources to produce quality deliverables.
• Collaborate with Program Managers, Program Leads, and other project partners to achieve production targets.
• Utilize project management software tools effectively.
• Innovate processes and practices.
• Leadership Coordinate and supervise curriculum development contractors (such as subject matter experts, instructional designers, writers/editors, and project coordinators).
• Provide expert educational guidance and balance stakeholder expectations with institutional standards and best practices.
• Commitment to educational quality through consistent application of curriculum standards and quality assurances processes.
• Participate in non-credit curriculum committee meetings and decisions.
• Contribute to curriculum governance and institutional academic policies and procedures as they relate to non-credit delivery.

Skills & Abilities

Ability to develop and align measurable learning outcomes, instructional approaches, engaging learning activities, and authentic assessments. Expertise in course design and development across face-to-face, online, and blended learning modalities, incorporating multimodal approaches. Proficiency in evaluating and integrating educational technologies, including AI tools when appropriate, to support effective course design, development, and delivery. Exercises initiative and independent judgement, using feedback and evaluations to improve curriculum quality. In-depth knowledge of project management principles, processes, and practices. A strong commitment to instructional excellence, quality management, agile learning design, and learner success is essential. Ability to manage multiple deliverables and adapt to changing priorities and project conditions. Ability to conduct needs assessments and curriculum evaluations to develop practical, engaging learning experiences.

Qualifications

• Master of Education (MEd) or equivalent required.
• Other degrees with educational components (e.g., curriculum development, instructional design, educational technology, etc.) or degrees in combination with a certificate in adult learning or higher education may be considered in lieu of an education degree.
• 3 years' experience managing curriculum projects.
• 3 years' experience with curriculum development and instructional design, preferably in the post-secondary context.
• Experience coaching instructors.
• Post-secondary teaching experience.
• Equivalencies may be considered.

Remuneration

Remuneration: Refer to salary range noted on posting, plus a comprehensive benefits package. The compensation range for this job posting is : $86,686.95 - $114,845.29

About NAIT

We are known as one of Alberta's top employers. Being part of a community that makes a difference in the lives of students, staff, industry clients and partners, NAIT's culture reflects our shared values of respect, collaboration, celebration, creativity, and accountability. People are what make NAIT great, and we prioritize the employee experience.

For eligible positions, we offer benefits and unique perks focusing on health and wellness, work-life balance, recognition, and professional and personal growth. In addition to excellent vacation time, eligible employees receive paid time off between Christmas and New Year's.

NAIT supports a flexible work environment, enabling staff to request approval for on-campus, off-site, or hybrid work arrangements based on the nature of the role. Please note that remote positions require employees to reside within Canada.

NAIT is committed to fostering a safe environment that supports equity and cultivates inclusion through our Centre for Community and Belonging (CCB). We are a proud partner of the Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion.

While we encourage all qualified applicants to apply, only those being considered will be contacted. If you require any assistance or accommodations please connect with us at [e-mail].

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Explore our open roles, discover our culture, and see how your work can help transform lives through education and innovation. We're committed to creating a workplace that fuels passion, values inclusion, supports wellbeing, and encourages continuous growth. Our culture is grounded in respect, collaboration, creativity, celebration, and accountability. When you join NAIT, you become part of a community dedicated to making a meaningful difference for students, colleagues, industry partners, and the broader community. If you're looking for purposeful work in a supportive environment, we'd love to meet you.