Curriculum Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Summary:

The Curriculum Specialist is responsible for drafting, reviewing, and updating institutional curricular documentation to ensure alignment with academic models and quality standards. This role requires close collaboration with subject matter experts (SMEs), program champions/managers, instructional designers, and other members of the Academic Development team. The Curriculum Specialist should have expertise in curriculum development, learning theories, instructional design models, and verb taxonomies. 

Essential duties and responsibilities:

 

• Develop key academic documents such as learning outcomes, alignment matrices, specification sheets, and related materials for academic programs and courses

• Ensure alignment between competencies, expected learning outcomes, instructional activities, and institutional goals according to the current educational model

• Collaborate with SMEs, program champions, and academic leaders in designing and revising curricula, including pre/post-tests and other academic documents

• Coordinate with the institutional library to identify appropriate textbooks and learning resources for course integration

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of curricular documents in compliance with institutional guidelines and standards

• Research supplementary resources that support the curriculum activities

• Participate in meetings, professional development sessions, and collaborative workgroups to ensure the quality and consistency of deliverables

• Meet established timelines and deadlines for the submission of curriculum products

• Provide workshops or training on curriculum, syllabi, and other curriculum processes

Education/Requirements:

 

• Master’s degree in Curriculum & Instruction, Education, or related field.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in curriculum development or related role. 
• Strong understanding of learning theories, instructional design models, and verb taxonomies.
• Availability to work irregular hours.
• Ability to plan and develop strategies to achieve organizational goals.
• Knowledge and use of information systems and technology required for the position.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in both English and Spanis

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