Curriculum Development Lead, Corporate and Continuing Education

NAIT (Northern Alberta Institute of Technology); Edmonton; Hybrid; CAD 87,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Work-life balance

Recognition

Career growth

Vacation time

Flexible work

Job summary

NAIT, based in Edmonton, seeks a Curriculum Development Lead to guide curriculum design and implementation across multiple delivery modes. You will apply adult learning theory, outcomes-based education, and innovative educational technologies to deliver high-quality curriculum for CCE.

Reporting to PDO and managing contractors, you will drive projects, ensure alignment with strategic goals, and supervise instructional design efforts to support learner success.

Qualifications

• Master of Education (MEd) required or equivalent with related educational components.
• Minimum 3 years' experience managing curriculum projects.
• 3 years' experience in curriculum development and instructional design, preferably post-secondary.

Responsibilities

• Provide educational expertise and foster evidence-based practices in teaching and learning.
• Assess learner needs and industry expectations to align curriculum with strategic visions.
• Lead curriculum development for face-to-face, blended, and online learning environments.
• Coordinate contracting, hiring, and onboarding of curriculum contractors.

Skills

Curriculum design

Adult learning

Outcomes-based education

Project management

Educational technology

Education

Master of Education (MEd)

3 years curriculum projects management

Post-secondary teaching experience

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. If this opportunity feels like the right fit for you, we encourage you to apply and join us in creating a brighter future - together.

Important Application Deadline Notice Applications must be submitted by 11:59pm MST on the day before the posting end date shown above, as Workday automatically closes postings at that time.

Internal NAIT Employees Current NAIT employees are welcome to apply for this opportunity. To be considered, please submit your application through the NAIT Jobs Hub rather than the external career site.

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

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

NAIT is committed to a transparent, fair, and human-centered hiring experience. All candidates are assessed directly by our recruitment and hiring teams.

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.

• health and wellness
• work-life balance
• recognition
• professional and personal growth
• excellent vacation time
• paid time off between Christmas and New Year’s

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].