Native Education College Looking for Associate Dean of Curriculum Development at Vancouver, BC Full Time

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

INTERNAL/EXTERNAL POSTING

Associate Dean of Curriculum Development

Full Time Position

Native Education College is the largest private Indigenous College in BC, working with First Nations and Indigenous

organizations to deliver programs in locations throughout British Columbia. We strive to combine academic excellence with a

strong commitment to First Nations community-based education and the best practices of adult education.

Position Summary:
The Associate Dean of Curriculum Development oversees the academic documents and online templates and learning

materials of all programs at the NEC. The position develops proposals, manages efficient and effective curriculum

development processes, and coordinates academic quality with internal academic staff using the best practices of

Indigenous adult education. Reporting to the Dean of Academics, this position supervises subject matter experts, project

managers, and instructional designers and contributes to the management of NEC’s academic departments.

Main Responsibilities:
Ensure that NEC curriculum reflects the cultural values and educational needs of Indigenous communities

Ensure that NEC curriculum is developed to required specifications and maintained in a well-organized written format

Ensure all curriculum development projects use the best practices of project management

Ensure the articulation and accreditation of NEC programs and individual courses

Ensure that NEC curriculum reflects the best practices of Indigenous adult education

Liaison with other NEC departments on student book and supply orders, student records, and provision of NEC

curriculum

Moodle Administration

Preferred Qualifications:
Degree in a related field (e.g., adult education, higher education, administration) from an accredited institution and at

least three years of curriculum development or instructional design experience in a post -secondary setting, or

equivalent combination of education and experience

Excellent instructional, organizational, project management, writing, editing, and planning skills

Commitment to quality in education and the ability to manage continuous improvement from concept to reality

Skills in managing teams and interdisciplinary work groups as well as online learning management systems

Ability to use budget/financial administration skills

Knowledge or experience working with Indigenous organizations

Understanding of Indigenous adult education practices

Terms:
Appointment to this full-time Regular position will require a formal criminal record check, the details of which may preclude

finalizing an offer of employment. Members of equity-seeking groups are encouraged to apply. We welcome all applicants,

although Indigenous ancestry is preferred, and only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

Closing Date: Until Filled

Start Date: ASAP

Hours: Monday to Friday – 8:30 am to 4:30 pm

Salary: $32.13 per hour

Application Details:
Please submit your resume, names of three references from related work experience, and a cover letter outlining your

interest and detailing how you meet the above qualifications. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted. Address your

application to:
Hiring Manager 285 East 5th Avenue Fax 604-873-9152

NEC Native Education College Vancouver, BC V5T 1H2 E-mail: [email protected]

www.necvancouver.org