Job Description

Position Information

Position Title

Curriculum Coordinator

Department/Unit

Faculty of Medicine - General

Location

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Posting Number

S227-25

Employee Group

NSGEU Local 77

Position Type

Term

Duration of Contract (if applicable)

18 months (To end June 2027)

Employment Type

Full Time

Full-time Equivalency (FTE)

1.0

Salary

$27.37 - $34.66 ($46,261 - $58,567 per annum, 32.5 hours per week)

Classification

C6

Provisional Statement

This is a provisional classification. Formal regular review classification procedures may be initiated at any time by the incumbent or supervisor after the incumbent has worked a minimum of six months in the role.

About Dalhousie University

Dalhousie University is Atlantic Canada's leading research-intensive university and a driver of the region's intellectual, social and economic development. Located in the heart of Halifax, Nova Scotia, with an Agricultural Campus in Truro/Bible Hill, Dalhousie is a truly national and international university, with more than half of our almost 21,000 students coming from outside of the province. Our 6,000 faculty and staff foster a vibrant, purpose-driven community, that celebrated 200 years of academic excellence in 2018.

Job Summary

The Faculty of Medicine inspires and enables excellence in health care through its medical education and research programs, and by serving and engaging society. Reporting to the Program Director, the Curriculum Coordinator will be an integral member of Master of Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS) Program, they will oversee the administration and coordination of the program's curriculum, as well as student assessment.

Key Responsibilities

Collaborate with MPAS staff to coordinate the development of the MPAS units, including ensuring syllabi are updated as needed. Determines the instructional strategy and logistics of delivery and distribute program evaluation tools using on-line tools. Develop draft and revise examinations in consultation with faculty including deferral and supplemental examinations using exam database. Coordinate, facilitate and supervise student examination review sessions. Assists in the implementation of new processes and procedures, and keeping up with electronic trends, such as scheduling and the use of electronic resources in medical education. Conducts literature searches and synthesizes into teaching material and provide curriculum mapping support.

Note

The successful applicant will be eligible for hybrid work (combination of in-person work on campus and remote work from within Nova Scotia) as agreed by all parties based on operational requirements and university guidelines.

Required Qualifications

Business/office administration program, plus approximately five years' progressively responsible and related experience (or equivalent combination of training and experience). Must demonstrate strong interpersonal and communication (verbal and written) skills and the ability to maintain confidentiality. Demonstrated organizational and multi-tasking skills, and the ability to work both independently and in a team environment. Proficiency in MS Office applications (Word, Excel) and database systems.

Assets

Experience in a university or health professional education environment, and knowledge of medical education programs and/or academic health care environments. Knowledge of DalMedix, One45, Brightspace and/or Sharepoint.

Job Competencies

The successful candidate is expected to demonstrate proficiency in Dalhousie's

core

competencies, in particular:



Respect & Inclusion Adaptability Knowledge & Thinking Skills Communication Service

Additional Information

Dalhousie University supports a healthy and balanced lifestyle. Our total compensation package includes a defined benefit pension plan, health and dental plans, a health spending account, an employee and family assistance program and a tuition assistance program.

Application Consideration

Non-probationary bargaining unit employees (NSGEU local 77) are given priority consideration. All other applications will be considered when there is no qualified candidate from the bargaining unit.



We sincerely appreciate all applications and note that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted directly by the hiring department or People and Culture.

Diversity Statement

Dalhousie University commits to achieving inclusive excellence through continually championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. The university encourages applications from Indigenous Peoples of Turtle Island (especially Mi'kmaq), persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians), and members of other racialized groups, persons with disabilities, women, persons identifying as members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. In accordance with our Employment Equity Policy, preference will be given in hiring processes to candidates who self-identify as members of one or more of the equity-deserving groups listed above. For more information, including details related to our Employment Equity Policy and Plan and definitions of equity-deserving groups please visit

www.dal.ca/hiringfordiversity

If you require any support for the purpose of accommodation, such as technical aids or alternative arrangements, please let us know of these needs and how we can be of assistance. Dalhousie University is committed to ensuring all candidates have full, fair, and equitable participation in the hiring process. Our complete Accommodation Policy can be viewed

here

.


Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies

1

Open Date

11/26/2025

Close Date

12/03/2025

Open Until Filled

No

Special Instructions to Applicant

Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting

https://dal.peopleadmin.ca/postings/19964