Educational Lead Developer (Academic Curriculum)

McMaster University; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 53,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

McMaster University’s PGME Office seeks an Educational Lead Developer (Academic Curriculum) to provide leave coverage and lead planning, development, implementation and evaluation of centralized educational initiatives aligned with PGME priorities and accreditation standards.

Working with the Associate Dean and program teams, you will design curricula, teaching methods, assessments, and educational research, while leveraging technology to enhance learning and support continuous quality

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Education, Adult Learning, or related field.
• Requires 4 years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement curriculum, instructional methods, educational materials, and assessment strategies for learners.
• Lead ongoing quality improvement through data-driven evaluation and revision of programs.
• Collaborate with faculty, residents, program directors, and staff to deliver educational initiatives.
• Plan and manage budget for education events and initiatives.
• Ensure accreditation standards from relevant bodies are reflected in activities.

Education

Master’s degree in Education, Adult Learning, or related field

Job description

Educational Lead Developer (Academic Curriculum)

Regular/Temporary

Temporary

Location

Central Campus

Open Date

2026/10/15

Job Type

Limited Term (>12 months)

Close Date

2026/10/29

Employee Group

Unifor Unit 1, Staff

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Department

Full/Part Time

Full-Time

Salary Grade/Band

Grade 10

Salary Range

$38.46 - $54.06 (hourly)

Job Code

JD1135

Existing Vacancy

Yes - Backfilling as Existing

Contract Duration

17.2 Months

Target Number of Openings

1

35

Schedule

8:00am to 4:00pm, Monday to Friday

Anticipated Start Date: December 2026

Education Level

Master's degree in Education, Adult Learning or related field.

Career Level

Experienced

Job Description

Should the successful applicant be a Unifor Unit 1 bargaining unit member, who meets the eligibility conditions of Article 19.02 of the Unifor Unit 1 Collective Agreement, then the Limited Term Assignment will be defined as a Career Growth Opportunity in accordance with Article 19 of the Unifor Local 5555 Unit 1 Collective Agreement.

Educational Lead Developer (Academic Curriculum)

JD 1135

Unit/Project Description

The Postgraduate Medical Education (PGME) Office at McMaster University is seeking an Educational Lead Developer (Academic Curriculum) to provide leave coverage. This role is responsible for leading the planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of centrally coordinated educational initiatives that support the strategic priorities of PGME and contribute to meeting accreditation requirements.

Working closely with the Associate Dean, PGME, and reporting to the PGME Program Manager, the Educational Lead Developer serves as a key resource in advancing educational programming, curriculum development, faculty development, and quality improvement initiatives across postgraduate medical education. The successful candidate will collaborate with academic leaders, faculty members, trainees, program directors, program administrators, and subject matter experts to create innovative educational resources, facilitate learning opportunities, support educational committees and working groups, and leverage data and evaluation findings to inform continuous improvement.

This position requires a strong understanding of the Canadian postgraduate medical education environment, curriculum design, educational technologies, and program evaluation. The role plays an important part in enhancing the learning environment, supporting learner and faculty development, and ensuring educational initiatives align with institutional priorities and accreditation standards.

Job Summary

Responsible for designing initiatives in the areas of curriculum change, teaching methods, assessment, and educational research methods, in consultation with the Assistant Dean, CBME Lead, Program Directors, and Faculty. Contributes to the development, implementation, research and ongoing evaluation of innovative approaches to curriculum research, design, and delivery.

Purpose and Key Functions

• Provide advice, guidance, strategies, and expertise related to curriculum advancement and delivery.
• Design, develop, and implement curriculum, instructional methods, educational materials, and assessment strategies for learners in consultation with the Assistant Dean, Program Directors, and Faculty.
• Identify and implement pedagogically sound teaching and learning methods for delivery of educational activities within the medical education environment.
• Using theory driven evaluation methods, determine and implement revisions as part of ongoing quality improvement. Performs basic analyses using statistical software and interprets results and report findings.
• Liaise and collaborate with staff and faculty involved in medical education in the development of engaging and innovative educational programs and resources.
• Foster an environment of collaboration where best practices are identified and shared across all postgraduate training programs.
• Conduct and participate in scholarly work in education, including sharing of innovations and/or research in local, national, and international venues.
• Create and deliver educational sessions that are designed to effectively meet the needs of stakeholders.
• Evaluate and incorporate educational technology options that optimizes faculty and residents learning, and enhances engagement at Distributed Medical Education sites.
• Propose budget allocation for education events to the Manager and maintain accurate accounts of spending.
• Ensure accreditation standards from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada and the College of Family Physicians of Canada are reflected in activities.
• Liaise with teams to co-create and deliver activities related to competency based medical education.
• Collaborate on a regular basis with the Assistant Dean, CBME Lead, Program Directors, other faculty members, and residents, to ensure appropriate topics are covered within planned sessions/events.
• Facilitate and deliver group workshops, seminars, classes, courses, and preparation sessions.
• Write promotional text and plan marketing and advertising initiatives for programs and services offered.
• Conduct periodic scans of post-secondary educational institutions worldwide to ensure services reflect current best practices and meet or exceed industry benchmarks.
• Develop and implement knowledge transfer strategies and write a variety of communication and information dissemination documents and correspondence such as newsletters, bulletins, and reports.
• Maintain and update associated parts of website content.
• Track and monitor program participation rates.
• Maintain a literature and bibliographic database for internal retrieval and external requests.
• Negotiate external services with suppliers and contractors by obtaining and collecting quotes from multiple suppliers.
• Plan and manage budget to ensure costs for events are on track, adjusts budget forecasts to accommodate unforeseen expenses.
• Ensure ethical conduct of program activities and the confidentiality of program participants.

Supervision

• Provides functional guidance to others on an ongoing basis.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Education, Adult Learning, or related field.
• Requires 4 years of relevant experience.

Assets

• A Master’s of Adult or Health Education or equivalent is an asset.
• Previous experience working in medical education in Canada is an asset.

Additional Information

• Strong understanding of the Canadian PGME environment, including accreditation, curriculum administration, continuous quality improvement (CQI), and educational governance.
• Demonstrated experience developing, implementing, and evaluating longitudinal educational programs, including e-learning modules, workshops, academic half-days, retreats, and faculty development initiatives.
• Experience collaborating with academic leaders, faculty, subject matter experts, and committees to advance strategic educational priorities and curriculum initiatives.
• Proven ability to conduct needs assessments, analyze evaluation data, and provide evidence-informed recommendations to support curriculum development and program improvement.
• Experience leading the development, implementation, analysis, and reporting of the biennial Learning Environment Survey, using findings to inform strategic planning, curriculum enhancement, and continuous quality improvement initiatives.
• Experience leading complex projects, including educational technology implementations and the development of innovative learning resources.
• Experience facilitating multiple working groups, committees, and stakeholder relationships while balancing competing priorities.
• Experience planning, coordinating, and delivering large-scale educational events and meetings.
• Demonstrated ability to develop communications, educational materials, presentations, and knowledge translation resources for diverse learner and faculty audiences.
• Experience supporting committee operations, including agenda development, meeting coordination, minute-taking, and follow-up on action items.
• Strong organizational, project management, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, virtual meeting platforms, survey tools, learning management systems, and educational technologies.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a high degree of professionalism and attention to detail.

This position may require you to travel and to work outside of your regular work schedule including evenings and weekends to meet operational demands. This hybrid position does require a minimum in office presence of two days per week.

We thank all who apply; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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