Subject-Matter Expert: Honours Bachelor of Early Childhood Leadership
COMPETITION NO. SP26-14
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Position Information:
Part-time support opportunity (temporary): Concept Paper Developer – August 2026 to September 2026
Hourly rate: $40.98 – paid on receipt of deliverables
Hours: 25 hours total
Reporting To: Associate Dean
Department: Faculty of Social and Community Services
Campus Location: Oshawa, hybrid
Vacancy status: Existing vacancy
Duties and Responsibilities:
The Faculty of Social and Community Services (FSCS) is seeking to contract a subject-matter expert to complete a concept paper to inform the development of a new degree program in Early Childhood Leadership. Reporting to the Associate Dean, Faculty of Social & Community Services, and in collaboration with the Manager, Program & Curriculum Development, the incumbent will leverage their background and experience in Early Childhood Education (ECE) or related field, to research, develop and prepare the initial framework (concept paper) for the proposed credential using an established template and in alignment with the Ontario Qualifications Framework (OQF). The incumbent works independently, with the support of the new program development team in the Centre for Teaching and Learning to ensure the new program is current, innovative, and future-focused and adheres to ministry, institutional and regulatory requirements.
The incumbent will:
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Research existing comparator programs offered by Canadian Universities and Colleges of Applied Art and Technology (CAAT) to identify program context, content, outcomes, and administrative aspects.
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Outline rationale for program development and delivery (i.e., industry trends, labour market needs, etc.).
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Generate roster of prospective/anticipated job titles and areas of employment for graduates.
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Develop a program description with themes/foci that will allow for differentiation of the proposed program from those already on offer.
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Outline disciplinary content that the program should include.
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Draft Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs/PVLOs/VLOs).
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Recommend program delivery options (e.g. on campus, online, hybrid)
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Recommend pathway or degree completion opportunities for diploma students (e.g., ECE, CYC).
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Research and outline any accreditation or regulatory requirements and/or recommendations.
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Suggest the work integrated learning (WIL) opportunity for students (e.g., co-op, field placement, capstone project, or applied research).
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Outline any faculty, space and capital (i.e., specialized equipment) requirements.
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Attend virtual kick-off and check-in meetings in cooperation with the CTL and FSCS
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Maintain ongoing communication and attend check-in meetings with assigned Program Development Consultant as scheduled.
Qualifications:
The successful candidate will possess a minimum of a Master’s degree (PhD preferred) with a focus on early childhood education, leadership in early childhood education, child development, infant and child mental health and accessibility, educational support or related disciplinary area, and relevant employment experience such as ECE experience or experience in related roles in social service, education or health-related sectors.
Please apply by submitting your cover letter and resume to the online portal. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Competition number SP26-14.
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