Curriculum Specialist, Nursing Graduate Program

University of Saskatchewan; Saskatoon; Hybrid; CAD 69,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Saskatchewan invites applications for a Curriculum Specialist in the Nursing Graduate Program. The position supports the College of Nursing Graduate Programs’ Review and reports to the Associate Dean Research and Graduate Studies.

It plays a pivotal role in updating curricula and ensuring alignment with deadlines. The successful candidate will collaborate with the Nurse Practitioner Program Academic Lead, graduate faculty, and the Graduate Programs Team to develop new courses,

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a relevant field with curriculum development focus.
• Experience in health education or graduate nursing education is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support the Graduate Programs’ review and development of graduate courses.
• Monitor deadlines and deliverables for College of Graduate Studies and University Council.
• Assist with Indigenization of graduate programs and collaborate with key committees.
• Maintain detailed records of revised curricula and updated graduate pathways.

Education

Master's degree (MHPE / MEd with curriculum focus) or Nursing degree with curriculum development specialization

Job description

Curriculum Specialist, Nursing Graduate Program

Primary Purpose: The purpose of this position is to support the College of Nursing Graduate Programs’ Review.

Nature of Work: The Curriculum Specialist will work with the Associate Dean Research and Graduate Studies, the Graduate Chair, the Nurse Practitioner Program Academic Lead, and the members of the Graduate Programs Team. The Curriculum Specialist will report to the Associate Dean Research and Graduate Studies.

Typical Duties or Accountabilities:

• Work closely with the Associate Dean Research and Graduate Studies, the Graduate Chair, the Nurse Practitioner Program Academic Lead, the members of the Graduate Programs Team, and the Graduate Curriculum Review Workgroup.
• Support the review of existing graduate courses and the development of new graduate courses while monitoring College of Graduate Studies and University Council deadlines. Monitor progress and deliverables.
• Along with the members of the Graduate Team, support the Indigenization of the graduate programs.
• Work closely and consult with members of the College of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies and the Gwenna Moss Centre for Teaching and Learning Excellence.
• Keep detailed records on the revised graduate curriculum, monitor progress, and deliverables such as updated graduate pathways, update graduate courses, and new graduate courses.
• In conjunction with the Associate Dean Research and Graduate Studies develop agenda items and actively participate in meetings with the Graduate Programs Team, the members of the Graduate Education and Postdoctoral Committee, and the Graduate Curriculum Review Workgroup.
• Provide follow-up documentation for post-meetings.
• Support graduate faculty members in updating or developing new graduate courses.

Education: A Master’s degree, preferably, a Master of Health Professions Education, a Master of Education with a strong interest in curriculum development, or a Master in Nursing with a curriculum development specialty or a specialization in nursing education.

Experience: Minimum of 1 to 2 years’ experience in a related field, preferably in a health profession or in health education. Experience working closely with development teams creating new projects/curriculum development is a strong asset for this role. Knowledge of graduate nursing education represents another asset.

Skills: In this role, the incumbent will work with many individuals and teams. Building and maintaining positive working relationships with faculty, staff, graduate students, and other stakeholders is foundational to the success of this project and integral to this role.

Interpersonal and Team Skills:

• Ability to encourage collaboration, listen, hear, and be responsive to feedback and integrate suggestions thoughtfully.
• Recognize the needs of different collaborative teams and respond accordingly with tact and diplomacy.
• Highly flexible and able to learn quickly in the moment.
• Adaptable to changing environments.

Project and Workflow Management Skills:

• Ability to navigate complex situations and set task sequence.
• Ability to collaborate with a number of individuals and stakeholders simultaneously.
• Ability to prioritize, take initiative and identify where to focus attention to keep all projects and/or curriculum and course development moving forward.
• See and make connections between and among projects.
• Excellent organizational skills.

Technical Skills:

• Excellent writing skills tailored to each communication method, purpose, and audience.
• Proficiency in using online platforms for communication and for displaying information.
• Use continuous quality improvement approaches.
• Experienced in data analysis and reporting.
• Meticulous record keeping, identification, and consolidation of key information from development teams to inform the work of the team and related initiatives.
• If the incumbent is a Registered Nurse, a current registration with the CRNS is required.

Department: College of Nursing

Supervisor Job Title: Associate Dean, Research and Graduate Studies

Status: Term 1 year with the possibility of extension

Employment Group: ASPA

Shift: Mon-Fri, 8:30-4:30

Full Time Equivalent (FTE): 1.0

Salary: The salary range, based on 1.0 FTE, is $69,035.00 - 107,868.00 per annum. The starting salary will be commensurate with education and experience.

Salary Family (if applicable): Specialist Professional

Salary Phase/Band: Phase 2

Posted Date: 8/12/2026

Closing Date: 9/23/2026 at 6:00 pm CST

Number of Openings: 1

Work Location: May be eligible for hybrid work under the terms of USask's Alternative Workspace Guidelines

The University of Saskatchewan aspires to be what the world needs and embraces equity, diversity and inclusion as foundational to excellence and innovation. We actively seek to create a welcoming environment where all individuals feel empowered to thrive, contribute, and grow. Applications from equity-deserving groups are encouraged as part of our ongoing efforts to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve: EDI Framework for Action.

We continue to grow our partnerships with Indigenous communities across the province, nationally, and internationally and value the unique perspective that Indigenous employees provide to strengthen these relationships. Verification of Indigenous Membership/Citizenship at the University of Saskatchewan is led and determined by the deybwewin | taapwaywin | tapwewin: Indigenous Truth policy. Successful candidates that assert Indigenous membership/citizenship will be asked to complete the verification process of Indigenous membership/citizenship with documentation.

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