Curriculum and Assessment Specialist

Classification & Regular Hours

Hours per Week: 35

Salary Grade: 15

The base salary will be $71,970 - $102,690 per annum. Starting salary will be aligned with the successful candidate’s experience, skills, and demonstrated qualifications.

Please note, this is a 2-year temporary full-time contract opportunity. This contract includes a comprehensive benefits package.

About Western
Since 1878, Western University has been committed to serving our communities through the pursuit of academic excellence and by providing students, faculty, and community members with life-long opportunities for intellectual, social, and cultural growth.  We seek excellent students, faculty, and staff to join us in what has become known as the "Western Experience" - an opportunity to contribute to a better world through the development of new knowledge, new abilities, new connections, and new ways to make a difference.

About Us
The Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry provides outstanding education within a research intensive, distributed learning environment where tomorrow's physicians, dentists, health researchers and scholars learn to be socially responsible leaders in the advancement of human health. The Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry is the largest faculty on the Western University campus and employs over 2,000 part-time and full-time faculty and over 1,500 staff.

Postgraduate Medical Education (PGME) is one of nine programs within the Education Portfolio in the Dean's Office at the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry (Schulich). Within a distributed medical education environment, the PGME Program is responsible for supporting 59 specialty and sub-specialty programs within Schulich. These programs run from 2-7 years leading to full certification from either the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC) or the College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC).

Responsibilities
The Curriculum and Assessment Specialist provides specialized expertise in curriculum development, curriculum mapping, learner assessment, program evaluation, and educational quality improvement to support excellence in Postgraduate Medical Education. Working collaboratively with the Director, Curriculum and Assessment, Associate Dean, PGME, Program Directors, Fellowship Directors, faculty members, and educational leaders, the role develops, implements, evaluates, and enhances curriculum and assessment processes that support learner achievement, competency development, continuous program improvement, and compliance with accreditation standards. The role serves as a key resource on competency-based medical education (CBME), learner assessment, curriculum alignment, and educational evaluation methodologies across residency, Area of Focused Competence (AFC), and fellowship programs. Through consultation, project leadership, educational innovation, faculty support, and data-informed decision-making, the role advances curriculum delivery, learner assessment practices, and program evaluation, that contribute to excellence in postgraduate medical training.

Qualifications

Education:

• Undergraduate degree in Education, Medical Sciences, Health Sciences, Health Professions Education, Educational Psychology, or a related discipline
• Formal training or professional development in curriculum development, learner assessment, educational evaluation, instructional design, adult learning, competency-based medical education, or educational research methodologies
• Master's degree in Education, Health Professions Education, Medical Education, Curriculum Studies, Adult Education, Educational Leadership, Assessment and Evaluation, Program Evaluation, or a related field preferred
• Certification or specialized training in curriculum design, assessment methodologies, educational measurement, program evaluation, project management, quality improvement, or faculty development preferred

Experience:

• 5 years of progressively responsible experience supporting curriculum development, curriculum mapping, learner assessment, educational evaluation, or academic program enhancement within a post-secondary, healthcare, clinical education, or professional education environment
• Experience evaluating learner performance within competency-based, clinical, experiential, or professional education settings
• Experience developing and maintaining curriculum maps and aligning learning objectives, instructional activities, and learner assessment strategies 
• Experience designing, implementing, and evaluating learner assessment processes, assessment systems, and continuous quality improvement initiatives
• Experience collecting, analyzing, interpreting, and reporting educational data to support evidence-based decision-making and program improvement
• Experience working collaboratively with faculty members, clinicians, academic leaders, committees, and interdisciplinary stakeholders
• Experience within postgraduate medical education, undergraduate medical education, or other health professions education environments preferred
• Experience with Competency-Based Medical Education (CBME), Entrustable Professional Activities (EPAs), CanMEDS competencies, workplace-based assessment, and clinical assessment methodologies preferred
• Experience utilizing curriculum management systems, learning management systems, assessment platforms, educational technologies, and reporting tools preferred

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Advanced knowledge of curriculum development, curriculum mapping, instructional design, and educational evaluation methodologies
• Advanced knowledge of learner assessment theory, competency-based medical education principles, workplace-based assessment, and clinical assessment best practices
• Knowledge of Entrustable Professional Activities (EPAs), CanMEDS competencies, accreditation standards, and quality assurance frameworks applicable to postgraduate medical education
• Knowledge of continuous quality improvement methodologies, program evaluation frameworks, and evidence-informed educational practices
• Knowledge of quantitative and qualitative data analysis techniques used to evaluate educational programs and learner outcomes
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills with the ability to synthesize complex information and develop evidence-based recommendations
• Demonstrated ability to collect, analyze, interpret, and communicate educational and assessment data to diverse stakeholder groups
• Exceptional consultation, facilitation, influence, and relationship-building skills with the ability to work effectively with faculty members, clinicians, administrators, learners, and external partners
• Strong project leadership skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, competing deadlines, and complex initiatives
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare reports, briefing materials, presentations, recommendations, and educational resources
• Ability to build consensus, facilitate change, and influence decision-making without formal authority
• Demonstrated commitment to innovation, continuous learning, educational excellence, and continuous quality improvement
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and experience using curriculum management systems, learning management systems, assessment platforms, educational technologies, and reporting tools
• Ability to exercise sound judgment, maintain confidentiality, and manage sensitive learner and program information with discretion
• Ability to interpret accreditation requirements, educational standards, and assessment data and translate findings into practical recommendations for program enhancement

Western Values Diversity
The University invites applications from all qualified individuals. Western is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from women, members of racialized groups/visible minorities, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, and persons of any gender identity or gender expression.

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process.  If you require accommodations for interviews or other meetings, please contact Human Resources or phone View phone number on knighthunter.com.

Please Note:
This position is an existing vacancy. This position is fully in-person, on-site. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.

Interested applicants are asked to visit for further information and to apply online referencing job #44099 by 11:59PM on August 14, 2026