Curriculum Development and Program Review Consultant (Contract, 2 Positions)

Job title:

Curriculum Development and Program Review Consultant (Contract, 2 Positions)

Company

Sheridan College

Job description

The Curriculum and Program Review Consultant will work closely with staff within SPARK: The Centre for Academic Excellence, and with faculty and academic administrators within the wider College community to enhance academic quality and support new program/curricular development, with expertise in responsive, inclusive and accessible approaches to curricular design, including Universal Design for Learning (UDL). The incumbent will be responsible for building capacity within the portfolios and pan-institutionally in inclusive design/EDI approaches to academic quality, including the development of resources, workshops, and initiatives.What You’ll Be DoingCurriculum Responsibilities

• Facilitating and collaborating with teams of subject matter experts, Academic Faculties, and the SPARK team to promote and enhance academic quality at the program and institutional levels through the review and development of curriculum within the context of the Ministry of Colleges and Universities (MCU), the Credential Validation Services (CVS), and the Postsecondary Education Quality Assessment Board (PEQAB) guidelines, College policy and practice, College strategic direction, and the Strategic Mandate Agreement (SMA);
• Facilitating the design of a flexible and responsive curricula.

Program Development and Review Responsibilities

• Consulting with Academic Faculty teams in navigating, managing, and completing the program review and consent renewal process, including the completion of required internal and external documentation;
• Providing guidance and support to Academic Faculty teams in the collection and analysis of program and institutional data, as well as social and economic need data (i.e. industry trends, employment outlook, labour market demand), to support evidence informed decision making and academic quality;
• Ensuring programs are designed with an evidence-based approach which includes industry consultations;
• Providing support in curriculum analysis to ensure alignment with the Ontario Qualifications Framework (OQF), external bodies, Sheridan policies and processes, and established best practices in curriculum development and inclusive design;
• Promoting and supporting the adoption of inclusive approaches/EDI in program review and program development consultations and developing related resources, workshops, and initiatives.

About YouYou value participating in and creating safe, brave, and inclusive environments at work, in the community and in curricula and want to be a part of a culture where we strive to take actions to ensure no one is left behind.You have the skills and knowledge to work with an increasingly diverse student and staff population as well as a proven commitment to anti-oppression, equity, and inclusion.You bring exceptional knowledge of curriculum development/design, academic quality, pedagogy, teaching and learning, consistent with current scholarship in these disciplines.The successful candidate will also meet the following qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Education, Curriculum, Instructional Design, or related field (PhD preferred)
• 3 years of experience in academic quality/curriculum development
• Knowledge in, and experience with, EDI and inclusive design frameworks, as they relate to curricular development and academic quality
• Previous teaching experience at the post-secondary level is preferred
• Excellent communication skills, specifically written, editorial, and presentation
• Research experience, specifically with analysis and reporting of qualitative and quantitative data
• Proven facilitation skills and experience in developing curricular resources
• Detail oriented, with emphasis on academic quality and adherence to external and internal policies and procedures
• Familiarity with CVS, MCU and OCQAS would be an asset

Who We AreEvery member of the Sheridan community is passionate about the transformational role we play in people’s lives. Our strategic plan, Sheridan 2027: Forging the Future ( ), charts a path towards a new ground-breaking model of higher education that reshapes post-secondary education and better prepares students for the future. We are committed to demonstrably advancing equity, diversity, and inclusivity. Diversity is our strength and fuels our commitment to excellence. Across our campuses, we’re making meaningful strides towards developing an equitable and inclusive community.To learn more, please visit:Other DetailsDepartment: SPARK – Centre for Academic Excellence
Primary Work/Campus Location: Trafalgar (may be assigned activities at any Sheridan campus)
Work Categorization: Hybrid | Combination of on-site (at least 3 days/week) and remote work
Reference #: J1224-0456
Employee Group: Academic
Salary Range: $73,079 – $126,689 (based on relevant educational qualifications and experience)
Application Deadline: January 8, 2025
Application Details: These are temporary positions that may continue up to one year from start date.Sheridan is deeply committed to implementing the Calls to Action framed by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. We acknowledge that we live and work on the traditional territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nations, Anishinaabe Nation, Huron-Wendat and the Haudenosaunee Confederacy. Sheridan is situated on these lands, and it is our collective responsibility to honour and respect those who have gone before us, those who are here, and those who have yet to come. We are grateful for the opportunity to be working on this land.Sheridan values the diverse and intersectional identities of its students, faculty, and staff. Sheridan regards equity and diversity as an integral part of academic excellence and is committed to accessibility for all employees. Sheridan seeks applicants who embrace our values of equity, anti-racism, and inclusion. As such, we encourage applications from qualified candidates who have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including those who identify as First Nations, Métis and/or Inuit/Inuk, Black, members of racialized communities, persons with disabilities, women and/or 2SLGBTQ+.Sheridan will provide job applicants with accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. To request accommodation, please contact .You may be asked to provide copies of your educational credentials at the time of interview. Upon hire, we require official confirmation of educational credentials and Canadian equivalency assessments, if applicable.

Expected salary

$73079 – 126689 per year

Location

Oakville, ON

Job date

Sun, 15 Dec 2024 05:30:40 GMT

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