Subject-Matter Expert: Honours Bachelor of Early Childhood Leadership
COMPETITION NO. SP26-14

AboutDurham College:
Durham College (DC) is a leading post-secondary institution thatsupports students to develop career-ready skills for the ever-changing jobmarket. With a focus on experiential learning, led by expert faculty, throughfield placements, applied research, co-ops and other hands-on opportunities, DCgrads are known for having the skills and knowledge they need to adapt to theever-changing workforce.

A leader in cutting-edge teaching and learning, Durham College offers awide range of market-driven programs across multiple disciplines, includingculinary management, farming and horticulture, business, IT, construction andtrades, science and technology, health care, engineering, social and communityservices, media, art and design.

Our modern campuses in Oshawa and Whitby offer145 programs – including six bachelor’s degrees and 11apprenticeship programs – tomore than 11,000 full-time post-secondary and nearly3,000 apprenticeship students. In addition, we have more than 16,000 studentregistrations in professional and part-time learning. More than 120,000 alumnirepresent the college, both locally and around the world.

DC hasan estimated annual economic impact of more than $913 million on Durham Regionand is proud to be an active and engaged member of the communities we serve bycontributing resources and expertise to enhance social and economic well-beingthrough partnerships, investments and collaboration.

Position Information
Part-timesupport 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: Facultyof Social and Community Services
Campus Location: Oshawa, hybrid
Vacancystatus: Existing vacancy

Duties and Responsibilities
TheFaculty of Social and Community Services (FSCS)



is seeking to contract asubject-matter expert to complete a concept paper to inform the development ofa new degree program in Early Childhood Leadership. Reporting to the AssociateDean, Faculty of Social & Community Services, and in collaboration with theManager, Program & Curriculum Development, the incumbent will leveragetheir background and experience in Early Childhood Education (ECE) or relatedfield, to research, develop and prepare the initial framework (concept paper)for the proposed credential using an established template and in alignment withthe Ontario Qualifications Framework (OQF). The incumbent works independently,with the support of the new program development team in the Centre for Teachingand Learning to ensure the new program is current, innovative, andfuture-focused and adheres to ministry, institutional and regulatoryrequirements.
The incumbent will :

Research existing comparator programs offered by CanadianUniversities and Colleges of Applied Art and Technology (CAAT) to identifyprogram context, content, outcomes, and administrative aspects.

Outline rationale for program development and delivery (i.e.,industry trends, labour market needs, etc.).

Generate roster of prospective/anticipated job titles and areas ofemployment for graduates.

Develop a program description with themes/foci that will allow fordifferentiation of the proposed program from those already on offer.

Outline disciplinary content that the program should include.

Draft Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs/PVLOs/VLOs).

Recommend program delivery options (e.g. on campus, online, hybrid)

Recommend pathway or degree completion opportunities for diplomastudents (e.g., ECE, CYC).

Research and outline any accreditation or regulatory requirementsand/or recommendations.

Suggest the work integrated learning (WIL)



opportunity for students(e.g., co-op, field placement, capstone project, or applied research).

Outline any faculty, space and capital (i.e., specializedequipment) requirements.

Attend virtual kick-off and check-in meetings in cooperation withthe CTL and FSCS

Maintain ongoing communication and attend check-in meetings withassigned Program Development Consultant as scheduled.

Qualifications
Thesuccessful candidate will possess a minimum of a Master’s degree (PhDpreferred) with a focus on early childhood education, leadership in earlychildhood education, child development, infant and child mental health andaccessibility, educational support or related disciplinary area, and relevantemployment experience such as ECE experience or experience in related roles insocial service, education or health-related sectors.

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Land Acknowledgement
Durham College is situated on the traditional lands of the First Peoples of the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation. These lands are covered under the Williams Treaties and rest within the traditional territory of the Anishinaabeg. We offer our gratitude to the Indigenous Peoples who care for and, through the treaty process, share the lands on which we live, learn, teach and prosper today.

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📌 Subject-Matter Expert: Honours Bachelor of Early Childhood Leadership (Ontario)
🏢 Durham College
📍 Ontario