Curriculum & Evaluation Consultant
About the role
Staff - Non Union
Job Category
M&P - AAPS
Job Profile
AAPS Salaried - Educational Programming, Level C
Job Title
Curriculum & Evaluation Consultant
Department
Administrative & Program Leadership | Learning Design & Digital Innovation | Faculty of Education
Compensation Range
$7,283.75 - $10,474.08 CAD Monthly
The Compensation Range is the span between the minimum and maximum base salary for a position. The midpoint of the range is approximately halfway between the minimum and the maximum and represents an employee that possesses full job knowledge, qualifications and experience for the position. In the normal course, employees will be hired, transferred or promoted between the minimum and midpoint of the salary range for a job.
Posting End Date
July 21, 2025
Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date.
Job End Date
Sept 25, 2026
This is a one year maternity leave replacement position.
At UBC, we believe that attracting and sustaining a diverse workforce is key to the successful pursuit of excellence in research, innovation, and learning for all faculty, staff and students. Our commitment to employment equity helps achieve inclusion and fairness, brings rich diversity to UBC as a workplace, and creates the necessary conditions for a rewarding career.
Job Summary
The Curriculum and Evaluation Consultant provides academic, curricular and instructional designing services, and leadership in the implementation, analysis, and dissemination of evaluation for academic or non-academic learning initiatives in the Faculty of Education The position works to build innovative and effective strategies in support of evaluating learning and teaching initiatives, new tools and technologies. They work in close collaboration with faculty to support projects and may manage Graduate Academic Assistants (GAAs).
Organizational Status
The Learning Design and Digital Innovation unit (LDDI) offers educational services to advance scholarly and innovative approaches to teaching, learning, curriculum and educational technology practices. The Curriculum and Evaluation Consultant reports to the Director, Learning Design. The selected candidate will work closely and collaboratively with academic and administrative units throughout Faculty of Education, with faculty and staff members, sessional instructors, external clients, development teams and other departments and agencies on and off the UBC campus.
Work Performed
- Responsible for the planning, development, and assessment of effectiveness of course design on the success of educational programs in a large program area, such as Diploma, Certificate, Master or PhD Degree cohorts of special projects;
- Conducts needs assessments and develops corresponding strategies for improvement or modification of the programs design, ensuring alignment of the unit services, and Faculty of Education, and UBC strategic goals;
- Conducts learning design research and analyses and provides curriculum and course design consultation, research and analysis;
- Ensures evaluation services meet requirements through implementation of partners' needs;
- Initiates research projects related to the design and efficacy of blended and distributed learning materials and methods within the various programs supported;
- Takes a leadership role in curriculum and evaluation processes, liaises with faculty representatives, and participates in strategic decision-making regarding evaluation of programs and initiatives and the use of learning analytics;
- In consultation with academic project leads, designs and implements evaluation plans for teaching and learning projects, providing guidance and recommendations for re-designs of existing programs to better meet educational goals;
- Collaborates with other Faculties at UBC or other universities in the development of pedagogical and assessment tools for the design and delivery of educational programs;
- Identifies interrelations and synergies in evaluation activities across projects and develops tools and processes to synthesize evaluation and research outcomes to inform department, Faculty and unit decision making;
- Prepares summary reports, and makes long-range recommendations for research and evaluation related software;
- Responsible for developing evaluation frameworks and strategies, documenting processes, standards and best practices;
- Utilize learning analytics and data visualization to inform decision-making and enhance research, and teaching and learning outcomes;
- Curates and manages repositories of evaluation and research tools, materials and outputs;
- Provides curriculum and evaluation consultations for grant projects;
- Responsible for evaluation and budget of special grant projects and may assists in developing marketing plans for those program areas;
- In collaboration with the Director, Learning Design, recruits required specialists and experts for grant projects and programs. Provides direction and evaluation of their work;
- Regularly evaluates quality of unit’s services and provides recommendations for continuous improvement of processes;
- Using evidence-informed approach, designs and implements impact evaluation activities for LDDI’ services;
- Contributes to capacity building by planning and organizing PD opportunities for the FoE community;
- Develops policies, systems and organizational practices;
- Consults with internal and external partners;
- Completes work in compliance with university policies, best practices and ethics regulations;
- Disseminates work at local, national and international conferences and collaborates with faculty and colleagues on publications. May represent LDDI interests by serving on UBC committees or provincial, national and international organizations;
- Performs other related duties as requested.
Consequence of Error/Judgement
Errors in judgment may have negative consequences on the success of FoE’s teaching and learning programs and initiatives. They may also result in the inefficient use of resources, poor relations among stakeholders, and may damage the reputation of the University and the LDDI unit. Must exercise a high level of professionalism and judgment. Failure to follow best practices and exercise sound judgment could result in significant resource and reputation costs to the LDDI, and could possibly have a negative impact on future internal and external projects.
Supervision Received
Works independently under general direction of the Director, Learning Design, and in collaboration with the Manager, Learning Design.
Supervision Given
This position may manage subordinate staff and, in such cases, will be responsible for hiring, discipline, evaluation and termination.
Minimum Qualifications
Master’s degree in Education. Minimum of six years of related experience, or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
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Willingness to respect diverse perspectives, including perspectives in conflict with one’s own
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Demonstrates a commitment to enhancing one’s own awareness, knowledge, and skills related to equity, diversity, and inclusion
Preferred Qualifications
PhD preferred. Experience working in a post-secondary institution with an understanding of the academic University environment and of UBC policies and procedures. Proven team and project management skills with ability to prioritize and work effectively under pressure with fast changing priorities, uncertainty or ambiguity. Deep understanding of evaluation and research design, models, methods and methodologies utilized in Higher Education and learning analytics. Knowledge of both qualitative and quantitative approaches to evaluation and research.
Strong oral and written communication skills. Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to address difficult situations with diplomacy, tact, patience and discretion. Ability to guide parties with differing opinions to consensus. Exercises initiative and sound judgment in making decisions. Ability to reflect, focus beyond individual project needs, and update course of action as necessary.
Ability to coordinate a number of projects concurrently with a high degree to accuracy and attention to detail. Ability to take initiative and to work with limited direction, both independently and in a team environment. Effective testing, problem solving, troubleshooting, planning, and organizational and analytical skills.
Curriculum & Evaluation Consultant
About the role
Staff - Non Union
Job Category
M&P - AAPS
Job Profile
AAPS Salaried - Educational Programming, Level C
Job Title
Curriculum & Evaluation Consultant
Department
Administrative & Program Leadership | Learning Design & Digital Innovation | Faculty of Education
Compensation Range
$7,283.75 - $10,474.08 CAD Monthly
The Compensation Range is the span between the minimum and maximum base salary for a position. The midpoint of the range is approximately halfway between the minimum and the maximum and represents an employee that possesses full job knowledge, qualifications and experience for the position. In the normal course, employees will be hired, transferred or promoted between the minimum and midpoint of the salary range for a job.
Posting End Date
July 21, 2025
Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date.
Job End Date
Sept 25, 2026
This is a one year maternity leave replacement position.
At UBC, we believe that attracting and sustaining a diverse workforce is key to the successful pursuit of excellence in research, innovation, and learning for all faculty, staff and students. Our commitment to employment equity helps achieve inclusion and fairness, brings rich diversity to UBC as a workplace, and creates the necessary conditions for a rewarding career.
Job Summary
The Curriculum and Evaluation Consultant provides academic, curricular and instructional designing services, and leadership in the implementation, analysis, and dissemination of evaluation for academic or non-academic learning initiatives in the Faculty of Education The position works to build innovative and effective strategies in support of evaluating learning and teaching initiatives, new tools and technologies. They work in close collaboration with faculty to support projects and may manage Graduate Academic Assistants (GAAs).
Organizational Status
The Learning Design and Digital Innovation unit (LDDI) offers educational services to advance scholarly and innovative approaches to teaching, learning, curriculum and educational technology practices. The Curriculum and Evaluation Consultant reports to the Director, Learning Design. The selected candidate will work closely and collaboratively with academic and administrative units throughout Faculty of Education, with faculty and staff members, sessional instructors, external clients, development teams and other departments and agencies on and off the UBC campus.
Work Performed
- Responsible for the planning, development, and assessment of effectiveness of course design on the success of educational programs in a large program area, such as Diploma, Certificate, Master or PhD Degree cohorts of special projects;
- Conducts needs assessments and develops corresponding strategies for improvement or modification of the programs design, ensuring alignment of the unit services, and Faculty of Education, and UBC strategic goals;
- Conducts learning design research and analyses and provides curriculum and course design consultation, research and analysis;
- Ensures evaluation services meet requirements through implementation of partners' needs;
- Initiates research projects related to the design and efficacy of blended and distributed learning materials and methods within the various programs supported;
- Takes a leadership role in curriculum and evaluation processes, liaises with faculty representatives, and participates in strategic decision-making regarding evaluation of programs and initiatives and the use of learning analytics;
- In consultation with academic project leads, designs and implements evaluation plans for teaching and learning projects, providing guidance and recommendations for re-designs of existing programs to better meet educational goals;
- Collaborates with other Faculties at UBC or other universities in the development of pedagogical and assessment tools for the design and delivery of educational programs;
- Identifies interrelations and synergies in evaluation activities across projects and develops tools and processes to synthesize evaluation and research outcomes to inform department, Faculty and unit decision making;
- Prepares summary reports, and makes long-range recommendations for research and evaluation related software;
- Responsible for developing evaluation frameworks and strategies, documenting processes, standards and best practices;
- Utilize learning analytics and data visualization to inform decision-making and enhance research, and teaching and learning outcomes;
- Curates and manages repositories of evaluation and research tools, materials and outputs;
- Provides curriculum and evaluation consultations for grant projects;
- Responsible for evaluation and budget of special grant projects and may assists in developing marketing plans for those program areas;
- In collaboration with the Director, Learning Design, recruits required specialists and experts for grant projects and programs. Provides direction and evaluation of their work;
- Regularly evaluates quality of unit’s services and provides recommendations for continuous improvement of processes;
- Using evidence-informed approach, designs and implements impact evaluation activities for LDDI’ services;
- Contributes to capacity building by planning and organizing PD opportunities for the FoE community;
- Develops policies, systems and organizational practices;
- Consults with internal and external partners;
- Completes work in compliance with university policies, best practices and ethics regulations;
- Disseminates work at local, national and international conferences and collaborates with faculty and colleagues on publications. May represent LDDI interests by serving on UBC committees or provincial, national and international organizations;
- Performs other related duties as requested.
Consequence of Error/Judgement
Errors in judgment may have negative consequences on the success of FoE’s teaching and learning programs and initiatives. They may also result in the inefficient use of resources, poor relations among stakeholders, and may damage the reputation of the University and the LDDI unit. Must exercise a high level of professionalism and judgment. Failure to follow best practices and exercise sound judgment could result in significant resource and reputation costs to the LDDI, and could possibly have a negative impact on future internal and external projects.
Supervision Received
Works independently under general direction of the Director, Learning Design, and in collaboration with the Manager, Learning Design.
Supervision Given
This position may manage subordinate staff and, in such cases, will be responsible for hiring, discipline, evaluation and termination.
Minimum Qualifications
Master’s degree in Education. Minimum of six years of related experience, or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
-
Willingness to respect diverse perspectives, including perspectives in conflict with one’s own
-
Demonstrates a commitment to enhancing one’s own awareness, knowledge, and skills related to equity, diversity, and inclusion
Preferred Qualifications
PhD preferred. Experience working in a post-secondary institution with an understanding of the academic University environment and of UBC policies and procedures. Proven team and project management skills with ability to prioritize and work effectively under pressure with fast changing priorities, uncertainty or ambiguity. Deep understanding of evaluation and research design, models, methods and methodologies utilized in Higher Education and learning analytics. Knowledge of both qualitative and quantitative approaches to evaluation and research.
Strong oral and written communication skills. Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to address difficult situations with diplomacy, tact, patience and discretion. Ability to guide parties with differing opinions to consensus. Exercises initiative and sound judgment in making decisions. Ability to reflect, focus beyond individual project needs, and update course of action as necessary.
Ability to coordinate a number of projects concurrently with a high degree to accuracy and attention to detail. Ability to take initiative and to work with limited direction, both independently and in a team environment. Effective testing, problem solving, troubleshooting, planning, and organizational and analytical skills.