Course Quality Specialist

The Course Quality Specialist supports the continuous improvement of instructional quality and assessment practices across the college. This role leads the implementation and maintenance of the 5-year course review cycle, manages course-level assessment planning, and ensures alignment with institutional, accreditation, and grant compliance standards. In collaboration with faculty, deans, and instructional teams, the specialist enhances course content quality, leads syllabus development processes, and facilitates the use of curriculum systems such as Worldwide Instructional Design System (WIDS). The position plays a key role in aligning course outcomes, instructional methods, and assessment measures to support student success and academic excellence.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and maintain the 5-Year Course Review Cycle.
• Collaborate with Deans, Associate Deans, and Course Guardians to facilitate the College-wide course curriculum development and review process.
• Represent CVTC in the statewide WIDS User Group and advisory board.
• Support faculty in developing and updating courses/program curriculum in WIDS (Worldwide Instructional Design System).
• Track curriculum development progress using WIDS reporting features.
• Facilitate the identification and documentation of common/key assessments (e.g., embedded exam questions, lab checklists, projects) across courses.
• Ensure Course Outcome Summaries (COS) are accurate and updated in alignment with program and institutional standards.
• Maintain and oversee the Course Assessment Plan for courses and the College’s General Education Course Assessment Calendar.
• Support curriculum development in grant-funded projects, ensuring alignment with compliance and WTCS standards.
• Collaborate with faculty developers, instructional designers, and educational technologists to support high-quality, innovative course curriculum and instructional design.
• Assist in applying the college’s assessment framework by mapping program and course outcomes.
• Serve as an active member of the College-wide Assessment Committee.
• Support Technical Skill Attainment (TSA) initiatives and assist with meeting accreditation-related requirements for curriculum and assessment.
• Provide training, resources, and support for faculty in curriculum development, assessment design, and instructional quality improvements.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strong knowledge of curriculum development, assessment design, and learning outcome mapping.
• Maintain familiarity with WIDS or similar curriculum systems, keeping up to date on changes and advancements.
• Understanding of accreditation standards and assessment of best practices.
• Ability to analyze curriculum and assessment data to support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Excellent organizational, project management, and communication skills.
• Commitment to collaboration, innovation, and continuous professional development.
• Ability to support and train faculty in curriculum and assessment practices.
• Ability to model integrity through self-awareness, personal accountability, ethical behavior, quality standards, and sustainable practices.
• Ability to think critically by applying problem solving practices, acquiring relevant information, using technology and other resources appropriately, and evaluating alternatives.
• Ability to communicate effectively by speaking and writing clearly, concisely, and professionally; practicing active listening; reading critically and adapting communication for audience.
• Ability to value diversity by recognizing personal biases, adapting to culturally diverse situations, and demonstrating a commitment to equity, inclusion, and respectful interactions with persons of diverse ethnic, cultural, social-economic, or educational backgrounds.
• Advanced knowledge of and skills with technology including software programs for communication, data collection, and decision making including, but not limited to, Microsoft Office Outlook, Word, and Excel; as well as strong proficiency with technology tools related to curriculum management and educational technology.

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Curriculum and Instruction, Instructional Design, or related field required, master’s preferred.
• Minimum of three years of experience in curriculum development, instructional design, educational assessment, or a related field required.
• Experience working in higher education preferred.
• Experience with WIDS or similar curriculum system.

In evaluating candidates for this position, the College may consider a combination of education, training, and experience which provides the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities to perform duties of position.

The College is seeking to attract diverse instructors and staff who can inspire our increasingly diverse student population. We believe every member on our team enriches our diversity by exposing us to a broad range of ways to understand and engage with the world, identify challenges, and to discover, design, and deliver solutions. We value the ability to serve students from a broad range of cultural heritages, socioeconomic backgrounds, genders, abilities, and orientations. Therefore, we seek applicants who demonstrate they understand the benefits of diversity in a higher education community. Consideration will be given to equity-minded individuals committed to collaborating with faculty, staff, administration, students, and community partners who are also committed to closing equity gaps.

2025 annual benefits include:

• 3 – 4 weeks of paid vacation time based on years of service
  
• 11 paid holidays
• Paid winter break - varies each year based on academic calendar and, at a minimum, includes days between Christmas and New Year’s holidays (some exceptions may apply for essential workers)
• Paid summer break - the week of July 4th
• 4 paid personal days
• 3 weeks (15 days) paid sick time annually for absences due to illness, injury, or doctor and dentist appointments of the employee, dependent children, spouse, or parents of the employee or spouse; cumulative to 135 days (1,080 hours)
• Paid bereavement time
• Paid volunteer time
• Tuition reimbursement up to $2,500 annually (eligibility requirements apply)
• Health insurance for employee, spouse, and dependents with attached Health Savings Account (HSA); CVTC contributes $3,400 annually for a family plan or $1,700 annually for a single plan to your HSA
• Wellness incentive of up to $600 for employees enrolled in CVTC’s health insurance
• $2,500 cash-payment in lieu of CVTC health insurance coverage for employees who have credible coverage through another source
• Dental insurance for employee, spouse, and dependents
• Vision insurance for employee, spouse, and dependents
• Life and long-term disability insurance premiums paid by CVTC
• Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS), CVTC matches 6.95%, vested at 5 years of credible service
• 403(b) tax deferred annuity program
• 457(b) deferred compensation plan
• Section 125 flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Professional development
• Certified Gold Level Family Friendly Workplace (FFW)
• Access to expansive collection of college and public library resources for personal and professional use
• Free or low-cost services offered by CVTC program students, such as computer repair, automotive repair, Shear Inspiration Salon and Spa, aesthetician services and 620 West restaurant and culinary pop ups 

Benefits begin on the first date of employment (i.e., there is no waiting period).

CVTC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the college's non-discrimination policies: Vice President of Talent & Culture, 620 W. Clairemont Avenue, Eau Claire, WI 54701, 715-833-6334, WI Relay: 711