Curriculum and Educational Resources Specialist
About the role
Job Description:
About the Faculty
Mount Royal University’s Faculty of Continuing Education has provided high quality education to the Calgary community and beyond for more than 75 years. Serving more than 30,000 students per year, we offer a suite of Ministry of Advanced Education approved programs (occupational programs in massage, personal fitness trainer, and funeral education; academic upgrading; and our Transitional Vocational Programming), over 60 programs and 350+ courses to support professional and personal development in a wide range of topics, and a broad range of music and speech arts programming through our Conservatory. Our courses cover a diversity of topics, including but not limited to business, technology and health. These courses are offered in a variety of formats on campus, online, in the workplace, and in the community.
About the Role
The Curriculum & Educational Resources Specialist supports the design, development, review, and continuous improvement of continuing education programming. Working collaboratively with the faculty curriculum development team, program coordinators and subject matter experts, this role contributes to high-quality curriculum and learning materials that align with institutional standards, and best practices in teaching and learning.
This position combines curriculum development, instructional design, technical editing and writing expertise, and plays a key role in the development of courses for the Faculty of Continuing Education.
Responsibilities
Curriculum Development & Course Design
- Review course maps to ensure alignment between program outcomes, course learning outcomes, and assessments. Make recommendations as needed
- Review and provide initial feedback on course content, identifying areas for improvement and alignment
- Support regular course and program review processes, including documenting revisions and incorporating feedback from stakeholders
- Collaborate with faculty and subject matter experts to ensure curriculum is current, relevant, and aligned with industry or academic requirements
- Apply instructional design principles to develop engaging, learner-centered course materials (in-person, online, and hybrid formats) for course or program reviews
- Provide guidance on course structure, assessment design, and learning activities
Educational Resources Support
- Ensure course design reflects best practices in accessibility, inclusivity, and universal design for learning (UDL)
- Provide guidance on copyright compliance and permissions related to course materials
- Identify, evaluate, and recommend open access and open educational resources to support curriculum development
- Support faculty in adapting and integrating OER into courses while ensuring proper attribution and licensing
Editing & Technical Writing
- Write, edit, and proofread curriculum documents, learning materials, and supporting resources for clarity, consistency, and accuracy
- Translate complex subject matter into clear, concise, and learner-friendly content
- Maintain documentation standards, templates, and style guides
Collaboration & Project Support
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Work cross-functionally with program coordinators, subject matter experts, curriculum development team and other internal and external stakeholders as required
-
Support project timelines, milestones, and deliverables related to curriculum initiatives
-
Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and the enhancement of curriculum development processes
Qualifications
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Bachelor's degree
-
3 - 5 years of experience, preferably working in a post-secondary or adult learning environment
-
Strong understanding of curriculum development principles and instructional design methodologies
-
Excellent writing, editing, and technical communication skills
-
Familiarity with course mapping, learning outcomes, and assessment alignment
-
Knowledge of copyright legislation and open licensing (e.g., Creative Commons)
-
Experience with learning management systems (LMS) and digital learning tools
-
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
Salary: $59,386.60 - $75,147.80 per annum
Closing Date: May 28, 2026
A cover letter and resume should be submitted in one .pdf document. Please title your .pdf document as follows: [Last Name], [Requisition Number], [Document Title].pdf (ex. Smith, 999999, CV.pdf).
About Mount Royal University
Welcome to Mount Royal University, where we foster a work environment of mutual respect, transparency and inclusiveness, and where talented and committed employees are the driving force behind student success. We believe we are stronger as a university when employees collaborate and bring diverse perspectives together.
We invest in the wellness and development of our employees, knowing that it benefits both the individual and the university as a whole. Our culture, along with many services, resources and programs, encourages a healthy, productive workplace.
As we strive to enhance our culture of innovation and excellence, we support faculty, staff and management to be innovative in their work -- in our classrooms and across our campus.
This is a place where employees feel a sense of community and belonging. Where people feel supported in their work and enjoy the friendliness and familiarity that only a small campus can provide.
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Curriculum and Educational Resources Specialist
About the role
Job Description:
About the Faculty
Mount Royal University’s Faculty of Continuing Education has provided high quality education to the Calgary community and beyond for more than 75 years. Serving more than 30,000 students per year, we offer a suite of Ministry of Advanced Education approved programs (occupational programs in massage, personal fitness trainer, and funeral education; academic upgrading; and our Transitional Vocational Programming), over 60 programs and 350+ courses to support professional and personal development in a wide range of topics, and a broad range of music and speech arts programming through our Conservatory. Our courses cover a diversity of topics, including but not limited to business, technology and health. These courses are offered in a variety of formats on campus, online, in the workplace, and in the community.
About the Role
The Curriculum & Educational Resources Specialist supports the design, development, review, and continuous improvement of continuing education programming. Working collaboratively with the faculty curriculum development team, program coordinators and subject matter experts, this role contributes to high-quality curriculum and learning materials that align with institutional standards, and best practices in teaching and learning.
This position combines curriculum development, instructional design, technical editing and writing expertise, and plays a key role in the development of courses for the Faculty of Continuing Education.
Responsibilities
Curriculum Development & Course Design
- Review course maps to ensure alignment between program outcomes, course learning outcomes, and assessments. Make recommendations as needed
- Review and provide initial feedback on course content, identifying areas for improvement and alignment
- Support regular course and program review processes, including documenting revisions and incorporating feedback from stakeholders
- Collaborate with faculty and subject matter experts to ensure curriculum is current, relevant, and aligned with industry or academic requirements
- Apply instructional design principles to develop engaging, learner-centered course materials (in-person, online, and hybrid formats) for course or program reviews
- Provide guidance on course structure, assessment design, and learning activities
Educational Resources Support
- Ensure course design reflects best practices in accessibility, inclusivity, and universal design for learning (UDL)
- Provide guidance on copyright compliance and permissions related to course materials
- Identify, evaluate, and recommend open access and open educational resources to support curriculum development
- Support faculty in adapting and integrating OER into courses while ensuring proper attribution and licensing
Editing & Technical Writing
- Write, edit, and proofread curriculum documents, learning materials, and supporting resources for clarity, consistency, and accuracy
- Translate complex subject matter into clear, concise, and learner-friendly content
- Maintain documentation standards, templates, and style guides
Collaboration & Project Support
-
Work cross-functionally with program coordinators, subject matter experts, curriculum development team and other internal and external stakeholders as required
-
Support project timelines, milestones, and deliverables related to curriculum initiatives
-
Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and the enhancement of curriculum development processes
Qualifications
-
Bachelor's degree
-
3 - 5 years of experience, preferably working in a post-secondary or adult learning environment
-
Strong understanding of curriculum development principles and instructional design methodologies
-
Excellent writing, editing, and technical communication skills
-
Familiarity with course mapping, learning outcomes, and assessment alignment
-
Knowledge of copyright legislation and open licensing (e.g., Creative Commons)
-
Experience with learning management systems (LMS) and digital learning tools
-
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
Salary: $59,386.60 - $75,147.80 per annum
Closing Date: May 28, 2026
A cover letter and resume should be submitted in one .pdf document. Please title your .pdf document as follows: [Last Name], [Requisition Number], [Document Title].pdf (ex. Smith, 999999, CV.pdf).
About Mount Royal University
Welcome to Mount Royal University, where we foster a work environment of mutual respect, transparency and inclusiveness, and where talented and committed employees are the driving force behind student success. We believe we are stronger as a university when employees collaborate and bring diverse perspectives together.
We invest in the wellness and development of our employees, knowing that it benefits both the individual and the university as a whole. Our culture, along with many services, resources and programs, encourages a healthy, productive workplace.
As we strive to enhance our culture of innovation and excellence, we support faculty, staff and management to be innovative in their work -- in our classrooms and across our campus.
This is a place where employees feel a sense of community and belonging. Where people feel supported in their work and enjoy the friendliness and familiarity that only a small campus can provide.