Educational Developer

WESTERN UNIVERSITY; London; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Western University is seeking an Educational Developer to lead the design, development, and maintenance of curriculum and assessment materials within the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry. The role ensures alignment with program objectives and regulatory standards.

You will guide curriculum planning, assessment support, and faculty training across multiple programs, innovating learning approaches and delivering ongoing program evaluation.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required or equivalent in education, edtech, or related field.
• PhD preferred; field experience considered an asset.
• Experience designing online and in-person educational initiatives for adults.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development, and maintenance of curriculum and assessment materials across medical education programs.
• Ensure alignment with program objectives and regulatory college mandates (RCPSC, CFPC, CACMS).
• Oversee curriculum delivery systems and support faculty development and learner training.
• Collaborate with program leaders to implement innovative curriculum design approaches.

Skills

Instructional design

Curriculum development

Adult education

Educational technology

Curriculum mapping

Education

Master's Degree in Education / Educational Technology

PhD in educational technology / related field

ISW Facilitator Certificate (asset)

Tools

Elentra

OWL

Camtasia

Captivate

Adobe Photoshop

Articulate 360

Cascade CMS

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Secondments are Welcome

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About Western

Since 1878, Western University has been committed to serving our communities through the pursuit of academic excellence and by providing students, faculty, and community members with life-long opportunities for intellectual, social, and cultural growth. We seek excellent students, faculty, and staff to join us in what has become known as the "Western Experience" - an opportunity to contribute to a better world through the development of new knowledge, new abilities, new connections, and new ways to make a difference.

About Us

The Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry provides outstanding education within a research intensive, distributed learning environment where tomorrow's physicians, dentists, health researchers and scholars learn to be socially responsible leaders in the advancement of human health. The Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry is the largest faculty on the Western University campus and employs over 2,000 part-time and full-time faculty and over 1,500 staff.

Continuing Professional Development (CPD) develops and provides accredited professional development learning activities for faculty, graduate students and postdoctoral scholars, as well as continuing medical education programs for practicing physicians and allied health professionals in South Western Ontario and nation-wide. CPD supports programs and departments in the assessment of educational needs, and in the design, development, and accreditation of educational programs to meet identified educational gaps.

Responsibilities

The Educational Developer will be responsible for leading the design, development, and maintenance of curriculum and assessment materials for learners and faculty through the continuum, ensuring seamless integration with the curriculum and objectives of the various program in Medical Education and through Schulich. The role is responsible for oversight of curriculum delivery systems, ensuring that course materials support student and faculty centred learning and integrate seamlessly with different learning environment. The role will provide guidance and expertise for programs through all stages of the learning continuum, including curriculum planning, assessment support, and faculty and learner training, ensuring alignment with regulatory college mandates (i.e., RCPSC, CFPC, CACMS). Working with various leaders and programs, the Educational Developer will actively participate in the development, implementation, and ongoing evaluation of innovative approaches to curriculum design and delivery.

Qualifications

Education:

• Master's Degree in Education, Educational Technology, Curriculum Development, Instructional Design, or other relevant discipline
• PhD degree in educational technology, curriculum development, education, instructional design, or a related field or field experience is preferred
• ISW Facilitator Certificate would be an asset

Experience:

• 4 years experience designing online and traditional classroom-based educational initiatives for adults in a workplace, college/university, healthcare related association, agency, or freelance setting
• Experience researching and creating technology-enabled course development and teaching resources across a range of teaching modalities
• Previous experience facilitating related educational development opportunities
• 2 years experience working within a medical education environment is preferred
• 2 years experience designing and mapping curriculum within a post-secondary institution would be an asset

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• In-depth knowledge of instructional design methods and educational technologies to deliver instructional programs and courses
• In-depth knowledge of curriculum and assessment design and implementation
• Knowledge of current theories and practices in Adult Education
• Knowledge of Canadian residency program accreditation standards
• Strong facilitation skills and influential interpersonal skills that build positive and strong relationships at all levels of the organization
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and confidence dealing with all levels of an organization
• Ability and willingness to research, evaluate and advise on the viability of new educational technologies and innovations
• Ability to innovate, generate and implement ideas that are focused on improving the quality of learning
• Ability to work with a variety of faculty members, subjects, and teaching styles
• Ability to evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of courses based on best practices and evaluations from students and instructors
• Openness to recognize when change is necessary, and to develop, implement and lead effective change management strategies
• Ability to work in a manner that models best practices in confidentiality standards and equity, diversity, and inclusion best practices
• Demonstrated commitment to ongoing learning and professional development
• Flexibility to work outside of regular business hours and travel on occasion
• Self-driven, independent thinker who is highly motivated and possesses an intrinsic passion for quality
• Exceptional organizational skills and the ability to manage activities effectively
• Ability to process information with high levels of accuracyProfessional manner, tact, diplomacy, and discretion in dealing with various stakeholders and colleagues, including senior management
• Ability to effectively present information, and conduct training sessions and workshops
• Ability to build and maintain lasting relationships with other departments, key business partners and external agencies
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, meet tight deadlines, and adapt to growth and change
• Advanced computer skills in Microsoft Office and software and applications related to e- learning and instructional design (such as Elentra, OWL, Camtasia, Captivate, Adobe Photoshop, Articulate 360, Cascade Content Management System)

Western Values Diversity

The University invites applications from all qualified individuals. Western is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from women, members of racialized groups/visible minorities, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, and persons of any gender identity or gender expression.
Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodations for interviews or other meetings, please contact Human Resources or phone [phone].

Please Note:

This position is an existing vacancy. This position is fully in-person, on-site. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.