Summary:
The Lead Curriculum Specialist provides strategic academic leadership and expertise in the development, review, and continuous improvement of institutional curricula. This role ensures that programs achieve consistency, quality, and alignment with academic models, accreditation standards, and institutional goals. The Lead Curriculum Specialist works in close collaboration with program champions (PCs), subject matter experts (SMEs), instructional designers, and other members of the academic development team. Serves as a trusted resource and mentor to colleagues, modeling best practices and guiding complex curriculum initiatives across the institution.
Essential duties and responsibilities:
- Lead the development and refinement of key academic documents, including but not limited to program outcomes, curriculum sequence, learning outcomes, and alignment matrices
- Provide expertise to ensure curricula are innovative, rigorous, and aligned with institutional and accreditation standards
- Coordinate timelines, deliverables, and workflows across multiple curriculum development projects
- Collaborate with SMEs, program champions, and the program development team to design, revise, and evaluate curricula, ensuring documentation meets institutional standards and quality expectations
- Organize and maintain curricular documentation with accuracy, version control, and compliance with institutional guidelines
- Implement processes to ensure alignment among competences, learning outcomes, indicators, and assessments
- Conduct peer reviews and provide constructive feedback to strengthen curriculum deliverables
- Collaborate with the institutional library and support units to integrate appropriate learning resources, textbooks, and digital tools
- Serve as a mentor and resource for Curriculum Specialists, SMEs, and other team members, offering guidance on curriculum development and best practices
- Deliver workshops and training sessions on curriculum processes, academic documentation, and program development standards
- Research, recommend, and implement innovative practices and supplementary resources that enhance program quality and the student learning experiences
- Contribute to special projects and institutional initiatives that advance quality and innovation
- Support additional curriculum-related initiatives and responsibilities assigned
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
- Demonstrated expertise in learning taxonomies, course alignment, and assessment development
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple complex initiatives
- Knowledge and use of information systems and technology required for the position, such as LMS and MS Office
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in both English and Spanish
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Skills Required
- Master's degree in Curriculum & Instruction, Education, or related field
- Minimum of five (5) years of experience in curriculum development or related role
- Demonstrated expertise in learning taxonomies, course alignment, and assessment development
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple complex initiatives
- Knowledge and use of information systems and technology such as LMS and MS Office
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in both English and Spanish
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Northbridge University, formerly Florida Technical College. Career-focused education. Your Path. Your Future.
