What You'll Do:

Curriculum Design & Development

• Develop and revise curriculum, including syllabi, learning modules, assignments, and assessments, aligned to program outcomes and instructional best practices. 

• Build detailed assignment storyboards, rubrics, and learning activities that support measurable candidate outcomes. 

• Translate academic frameworks (e.g., InTASC, CAEP, SPA, state standards) into instructionally sound and assessable curriculum components. 

• Ensure curriculum reflects research-based instructional strategies and adult learning principles. 

Curriculum Review & Continuous Improvement

• Analyze candidate performance data, survey feedback, and faculty input to inform curriculum revisions. 

• Execute updates to curriculum based on formal review cycles and identified improvement areas. 

• Maintain version control and documentation of curriculum updates and revisions. 

• Collaborate with the Curriculum Manager or Director to prioritize and implement curriculum improvements. 

Standards Alignment & Mapping

• Develop and maintain detailed standards alignment matrices linking curriculum to state, national, and accreditation standards. 

• Ensure all curriculum components are explicitly aligned to required competencies and standards. 

• Conduct gap analyses to identify missing or underrepresented standards. 

• Update curriculum to reflect changes in standards, frameworks, and regulatory expectations. 

Accreditation & Regulatory Writing

• Draft and revise accreditation documentation, including: 

• Standards alignment narratives 

• Evidence-based justifications 

• Program descriptions and curricular explanations 

• Support state approval and accreditation submissions (e.g., CAEP, state DOE, DEAC). 

• Ensure curriculum artifacts meet documentation and audit expectations for regulatory review. 

• Translate curriculum design into clear, defensible language for reviewers and accrediting bodies. 

Instructional Materials & Platform Implementation

• Prepare curriculum for implementation within learning management systems (LMS) or proprietary platforms. 

• Ensure consistency in formatting, clarity, and usability of all instructional materials. 

• Collaborate with instructional designers and platform teams to ensure accurate course builds. 

• Review courses post-build to ensure fidelity to curriculum design.

• Teach a minimum of two cohorts per year.

Faculty Support, Hiring & Professional Learning

• Support faculty hiring processes as needed, including reviewing candidate qualifications and participating in interviews. 

• Lead and/or support faculty onboarding to ensure clear understanding of curriculum, instructional expectations, and assessment practices. 

• Assist in facilitating faculty meetings, ensuring alignment between instructional delivery and curriculum expectations. 

• Design, implement, and support Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) for faculty focused on instructional improvement, curriculum alignment, and candidate outcomes. 

• Collaborate with academic leadership to identify faculty development needs and contribute to training initiatives aligned to program goals and accreditation expectations. 

Collaboration & Stakeholder Support

• Collaborate with faculty, subject matter experts (SMEs), and academic leadership to refine curriculum. 

• Incorporate SME feedback into curriculum revisions while maintaining alignment and rigor. 

• Support faculty by clarifying assignment expectations, rubrics, and instructional intent. 

• Partner with cross-functional teams (e.g., admissions, marketing, clinical practice teams) as needed to ensure alignment between curriculum and program messaging. 

What You'll Need to Succeed:

Qualifications

Required

• Master’s degree in Education, Curriculum & Instruction, or a related field 

• 5-7+ years of experience in curriculum development, instructional design, or academic program support 

• Demonstrated experience aligning curriculum to standards or competencies 

• Strong writing and editing skills, particularly in academic or regulatory contexts 

• Experience using data to inform instructional or curriculum decisions

• Experience using Artificial Intelligence (AI) 

Preferred

• Doctorate (Ed.D. or Ph.D.) in Education, Curriculum & Instruction, or related field strongly preferred 

• Experience supporting accreditation or state approval processes (e.g., CAEP, DEAC, state DoE) 

• Familiarity with standards frameworks (e.g., InTASC, ISTE, CEC, state-specific standards) 

• Experience in online or blended learning environments 

• Experience with LMS platforms or curriculum development tools 

• Experience supporting faculty onboarding, professional development, or instructional coaching 

Core Competencies

• Detail Orientation: Ability to produce precise, standards-aligned curriculum and documentation 

• Analytical Thinking: Uses data and feedback to inform revisions and improvements 

• Technical Writing: Produces clear, structured, and defensible accreditation and curriculum documentation 

• Collaboration: Works effectively with cross-functional teams and faculty 

• Leadership Support: Contributes to faculty development, onboarding, and instructional alignment 

• Organization & Execution: Manages multiple curriculum projects with accuracy and efficiency