Curriculum Specialist, Digital Innovation - FT Admin (Contract)

Humber College; Canada; On-site; CAD 93,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in Ontario is seeking a Curriculum Specialist in Digital Innovation. The role involves leading curriculum development, facilitating workshops for faculty, and contributing to the design of online courses. Applicants should hold a Master of Education and have at least 5-7 years of related experience. This position offers a vibrant work environment that values diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Supportive team environment

Tools and technology for success

Amazing perks

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5-7 years work-related experience required.
• Demonstrate commitment to maintaining positive learning environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead curriculum development focused on Digital Innovation.
• Facilitate workshops and consultations for faculty.
• Support development of Massive Online Open Courses.

Skills

Curiosity and exploration of digital innovations

Expertise in inclusive digital pedagogies

Familiar with flexible classroom designs

Excellent communication and leadership skills

Ability to meet deadlines

Education

Master of Education

Bachelor of Education in addition to a Master of Arts

Job description

Curriculum Specialist, Digital Innovation – Full Time (Contract)

Find Your Spot at Humber

At Humber, we are a vibrant, diverse community of professionals dedicated to providing an exceptional learning experience for our students. Through our strategic vision and exciting new brand – Builders of Brilliance – we are co-constructing a new model of polytechnic education for Ontario, Canada, and the world. We are committed to ensuring Humber offers the right programs, with the most effective teaching and learning approaches, to prepare exceptional leaders for our industries and communities.

To achieve our vision, we take finding and developing the right talent very seriously. We offer a collegial, collaborative, inclusive environment in which each individual is supported to grow and bring their best each day.

If you are excited by the prospect of contributing to our vision for learning, if you would like to be part of building a new model of polytechnic education, of building brilliance, in one of Canada’s preeminent higher education institutions, then here is your opportunity to join our dynamic team.

Job Details

• Position Title: Curriculum Specialist, Digital Innovation
• Status: Full Time (1 Year)
• Hours: 37.5 hours per week
• Faculty/Department: Innovative Learning
• Campus/Location: North Campus
• Minimum Starting Salary: $93,705; starting salaries are determined based on qualifications and years of related experience.

About the Innovative Learning Department at Humber

Innovative Learning at Humber is a dynamic center for teaching and learning, driven by our commitment to belonging, equity, and sustainability. We harness human spirit and creativity to empower faculty in crafting exceptional student experiences. Our Polytechnic redefines education by integrating industry expertise into a curriculum that meets evolving employer needs. We envision faculty as facilitators, bridging the gap between classroom and industry, thereby strengthening our community and future.

We provide the leadership, infrastructure, and support for faculty to adopt new teaching techniques, explore advanced digital and AI tools, and push boundaries to ensure students gain the skills and competencies needed for both employment and lifelong employability. The Innovative Learning team is essential in helping faculty cultivate the skills and attributes that define a polytechnic education.

About the Curriculum Specialist Role

The Curriculum Specialist, Digital Innovation, reporting to the Dean, Innovative Learning, will lead the development of curricula that showcase Humber’s commitment to Digital Innovation. This will include a necessary awareness and connection to external areas of innovation. The incumbent will focus on the creation of website content, supporting the development and continued improvement of Massive Online Open Courses that bring Humber’s innovations to the global stage. They will also liaise with important system-wide supports (e.g., eCampusOntario) that provide strategic foresight in digital-by-design education. Internally, the incumbent will facilitate workshops, provide consultations, develop professional learning certificates, aimed at equipping part-time and full-time faculty and staff with the skills to design and deliver effective digital learning experiences. These competencies are operationalized through relevant professional learning theories and frameworks such as Universal Design for Learning (UDL), critical digital pedagogy, inclusive design, evidence-based innovations in curriculum design and review, and other learner centered approaches that foster global citizenship in faculty and staff as well as the adult learners they support.

Qualifications

About You: You are passionate about working at Ontario's largest Polytechnic; you thrive on improving productivity and quality that contribute to team success! If this sounds like you, keep reading.

Education: The successful candidate will have a minimum of a Master of Education.

Applicants with a Bachelor of Education in addition to a Master of Arts in a related discipline (Adult Education, etc.) or a Master of Sciences will be reviewed.

Experience/Skills: The successful candidate will have a minimum 5-7 years work-related experience and should demonstrate the following:

• Curiosity and exploration of digital innovations beyond education and across the digital landscape.
• Expertise and proficiency in inclusive digital pedagogies, Universal Design for Learning (UDL), designing and creating accessible media and documents, assistive technologies, AODA, curriculum design, curriculum alignment, and evidence based approaches to teaching and learning.
• Familiar with flexible and non-traditional classroom designs that foster collaboration and reflect decolonized approaches to teaching and learning.
• Highly collaborative, and able to work independently.
• At least five years of delivering professional learning opportunities for faculty groups in higher education.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• A demonstrated commitment to maintaining positive and equitable learning environments through effective facilitation strategies.
• Ability to meet deadlines.

What’s in It for You?

• An opportunity to be a part of building Humber’s future.
• Be part of a diverse, hard-working, and supportive team.
• Tools and technology that will allow you to succeed at your job.
• Amazing perks!

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

Humber Polytechnic is committed to a workforce that reflects the diversity of our students and our city. We actively seek Indigenous Peoples and individuals from equity-deserving groups with demonstrated skills and knowledge to deal with all aspects of equity, diversity and inclusion in a post‑secondary environment. Humber supports employment equity. Racialized workers, women, Indigenous workers, LGBTQ2S+ workers and workers with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For the purpose of statistical data collection, applicants are strongly encouraged to voluntarily self-identify. Humber’s diverse workplace also supports Francophone workers and young workers.

Accommodation

Humber Polytechnic is committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Our Talent Acquisition team will work with applicants requesting accommodations at any stage of the hiring process. This document is available in alternate formats upon request.

Anti-Discrimination Statement

At Humber Polytechnic, all forms of discrimination and harassment are prohibited. All employees and applicants have the right to work in an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment. If you need assistance with concerns related to discrimination and harassment, please contact the Office of Human Rights and Harassment ([e-mail]).

Location

North Campus, 205 Humber College Blvd., Etobicoke, M9W 5L7