Curriculum Developer

Job Purpose:

The curriculum developer is responsible for developing new programs/curricula and revising current instructional materials for academic, technical, and professional training programs. Creates an education curriculum, maintains professional development, employes educational A/V media to maximize learning and promote learning retention. Conducts program evaluation reviews to measure learning impact using recognized industry standards, tools, and approaches. Reviews educational program components to ensure compliance with standards. Extends in-depth support to instructional delivery functions to implement innovative learning solutions, materials, modules, lessons, and activities intended for academic teachers and technical instructors. Understands and employs educational technologies and e-learning solutions to support programs with state-of-the-art instruction. Instrumental in the design, development, and implementation of Continuous Professional Development (CPD) activities and in-service training programs.

Functional Duties:

1) Initiate, develop, maintain, revise, and amend academic and technical training programs following recognized program development methods.

2) Conduct training needs analysis (TNA) studies to determine actual learning and development needs and address employer expectations using Instruction Systems Design (ISD) business protocols.

3) Liaise closely with Academic and Technical instructional delivery organizations to identify training requirements/needs.

4) Support training programs with relevant, accurate, reliable and validated test banks.

5) Capable to set up test development and administration policies using recognized standards and software.

6) Conduct training needs assessments to determine the skills and competencies required for target jobs/crafts.

7) Review existing academic and technical programs/curricula to recommend modification or improvement actions as needed/required or dictated by the industry.

8) Liaise with QA and instructional delivery organizations to ensure programs/curricula effectively meet the standards required by the institution and clients.

9) Maintain a hands-on experience in Instruction Systems Design (ISD) and ADDIE models, test item analysis using proper software.

10) Lead sourcing and reviewing appropriate texts and software that may be used in support of the institute’s broad training objectives.

11) Contribute as needed/required in the introduction of educational technologies including use of Smart Learning Environments (SLE).

12) Ensure academic and technical programs/curricula remain current, relevant, and appropriate to stakeholders and customers.

13) Contribute to external customer L&D reviews to ensure programs meet the needs and expectations of current and potential customers.

14) Serve as an authority and consultant in areas related to curriculum and instruction and delivery in classroom-based, virtual and hybrid modes. 

15) Capable of using MS applications and software relevant to support/develop and automate training solutions and programs.