Director of Curriculum

National University

. Drive curriculum development strategy in the School of Health Professions .

Posted 10/7/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesLead💰 $79,930 - $107,900 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in curriculum development strategy, course design, and accreditation processes within higher education. Proven ability to mentor faculty and manage curriculum continuity across programs while ensuring compliance with governance standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Curriculum Development StrategyCurriculum DesignAccreditation Governance ProcessesCurrICuNET ExperienceInterpersonal Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Curriculum ManagementCourse Catalog ManagementCourse Feedback TrackingQuality Assurance in Course DevelopmentProgram Proposal Development

Soft Skills

MentoringCollaborationIndependent WorkAdaptabilityCommunication

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office SuiteWordExcelPowerPointOutlook

Certifications & Qualifications

Doctoral Degree

Industry Keywords

Higher EducationCurriculum DevelopmentAccreditation StandardsCourse Learning OutcomesFaculty Collaboration

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Drive curriculum development strategy in the School of Health Professions
Plan and manage curriculum development, course catalog submissions, changes, and additions
Propose new programs of study, micro-credentials, specializations, and certificates
Work with the Director of Assessment and Accreditation to ensure course-level outcomes and accreditation standards are met
Collaborate with faculty, staff, administration, Learning Experience, and school/university committees
Mentor and guide faculty on course, module, and student learning outcomes, content management, and curriculum development
Create curriculum continuity across programs, including scaffolding and consistency between courses
Manage course catalog submissions and course maintenance
Track course feedback and coordinate curriculum revisions
Coordinate faculty subject matter experts for curriculum development and revisions
Manage SME contracts and approvals
Review final course versions and ensure quality as proxy for the Associate Dean of Academic Affairs
Notify staff and faculty of course version and assignment changes
Address minor revisions to live courses or hotfixes
Ensure curriculum changes follow school-level governance processes
Manage curriculum changes through university governance and WSCUC review processes

Requirements

What you’ll need

A doctoral/terminal degree from a regionally accredited university
12+ years of experience in higher education, including curriculum development
Strong demonstrated experience with curriculum design
Demonstrated experience leading strategy for curriculum development and planning
Experience with CurrICuNET (CNET) preferred
Expert-level knowledge of curriculum design, management, and implementation
Advanced knowledge of school, university-level, and regional accreditation governance processes
Working knowledge of office management/systems within a higher education environment preferred
Intermediate proficiency with computers and Microsoft Office Suite applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in diverse teams and fast-paced environments with multiple deadlines and changing priorities

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive well-being benefits for you and your family
Faculty retreat rights eligibility for applicants who held a full-time faculty rank with National University
Years of service in this position count toward rank advancement if retreating to a faculty position
Occasional travel may be required for Commencement, meetings, and conferences