Curriculum Delivery & Instructional Support Coordinator

This position is a part of the Non-Academic Staff Association (NASA).

This position has an expected end date of May 30th, 2025 and offers a comprehensive benefits package which can be viewed on our Benefits Overview page .

Location

Work primarily takes place at North Campus, Edmonton .

Working for the University of Alberta

The University of Alberta acknowledges that we are located on Treaty 6 territory, and respects the histories, languages and cultures of First Nations, Métis, Inuit and all First Peoples of Canada, whose presence continues to enrich our vibrant community.

The University of Alberta is teeming with change makers, community builders, and world shapers who lead with purpose each and every day. We are home to more than 40,000 students in 200+ undergraduate and 500+ graduate programs, over 13,000 faculty and staff, 260,000 alumni worldwide and have been recognized as one of Canada’s Greenest Employers for over a decade.

Your work will have a meaningful influence on a fascinating cross section of people—from our students and stakeholders, to our renowned researchers and innovators who are quite literally curing diseases, making discoveries and generating solutions that make the world healthier, safer, stronger, and more just.

Working for the School of Dentistry

The School of Dentistry has been at the University of Alberta since 1917 and is part of the Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry and the College of Health Sciences. The school serves an integral role in educating a part of the healthcare workforce in Alberta and beyond.  

The school offers undergraduate programs in Dentistry, Dental Hygiene, and Dental Assisting. We offer graduate programs in Dentistry, Dental Hygiene, Oral Biology, Oral Medicine, Orthodontics and Periodontology.  

There are 24 Faculty, 42 Academic Teaching Staff (ATS), and over 200 Excluded Academic staff, that are supported by the Student & Academic Services unit.   

Our Mission: Improving the health of the people of Alberta and beyond through leadership in oral/maxillofacial health care, education, research/scholarship, and providing service that is responsive to social needs. 

Position Summary

This role is responsible for instructional design and instructor support, management of course and program development, and varying student support. The Curriculum Delivery & Instructional Support Coordinator plays a pivotal role in fostering a culture of excellence in teaching and curriculum delivery; this involves:- partnering with instructors and academic leaders to provide a pedagogical framework to drive course design decisions and promote the “best practices” of technology integration,- providing support to faculty, staff, and students across a multitude of online databases and programs (Google Suite, eClass, Office Suite, Zoom, .med Suite, Campus Solutions, etc.),- and coordinating support for projects that will impact and improve the delivery of existing learning curriculums. 

Duties

• Collaborate with subject matter experts (SMEs) to understand learning objectives and content requirements and provide consultation and support to integrate new technologies into their teaching
• Provides consultation to instructors and staff regarding ethical and/or philosophical issues relevant to educational technology (e.g. equity, copyright, plagiarism, privacy, safety, etiquette, and responsible use)
• Researches and identifies emerging technologies for future dissemination across the Faculty
• Pilots new technologies within the faculty
• Supports the creation of technical resources for the delivery of online, blended, and web-enhanced education
• Use eLearning authoring tools (e.g., Articulate, H5P) to build interactive and engaging eLearning modules
• Develop resources (e.g., course materials, instructional videos, online quizzes, etc) to support academic staff development involving curriculum design and delivery
• Coordinate and support academic staff development through facilitation of courses, workshops, consultation, and observation
• Provide consultation from the pedagogical perspective,  and troubleshooting support for the design and implementation of digital learning programs like eClass, Zoom, Portfolio.med, MedSIS, Exam.med, etc
• Provide consultation services to academic staff on issues related to instructional practices, active learning, and delivery of online, blended, and web-enhanced education
• Coach faculty on the use of technology to deliver and support instruction (Zoom, eClass)
• Collaborate with faculty for the development of courses, including the building of courses within digital environments
• Support the ‘Curriculum for Learners’ model and teaching and learning framework
• Promote use and awareness of resources, expertise, equipment and facilities
• Coordinate and participate in events that promote teaching and learning
• Support and contribute to the overall administration of all School of Dentistry programs related to; scheduling, exam support and development, and curriculum delivery, as required

Minimum Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree is required, and a graduate degree in Educational Technology or a related discipline is preferred
• Minimum two years experience in instructional design, training, and curriculum development
• Experience in a related role (eg. coaching academic staff with instructional or curriculum delivery) post-secondary experience is preferred
• Knowledge of new and emerging teaching and learning technologies and how to integrate them into online learning – Knowledge of university policies and procedures
• Problem-solving and critical-thinking skills
• Superior writing, speaking, and communication skills – Strong project management and organizational skills
• Ability to meet multiple deadlines, multi-task, and balance numerous projects while maintaining a perspective on long-term program goals
• Strong general technology skills with a willingness to learn new tools and software applications
• Knowledge of and experience working with Peoplesoft tools
• Experience working with campus e-learning tools such as Moodle and Adobe Connect Experience with a website editing program such us (HTML, CSS, Photoshop, In Design)
• Experience with Google apps
• A high level of knowledge in designing and delivering face-to-face and blended curriculum
• An understanding of contemporary best practices in higher education to curriculum design, assessment, and assurance of learning

At the University of Alberta, we are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible hiring process for all candidates. If you require accommodations to participate in the interview process, please let us know at the time of booking your interview and we will make every effort to accommodate your needs.

Note: Online applications are accepted until midnight Mountain Standard Time of the closing date.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.