Course Developer, Diploma – Nutrition and Food Service Management Program (Part-Time)

Sheridan is looking for outstanding individuals to join our course development team in the School of Applied Health’s newest program, Diploma – Nutrition and Food Service Management. We are seeking motivated professionals to share their expertise in the industry, to build and enhance the program. The School of Applied Health invites applications for developing the core nutrition and food service management courses, such as Food and Nutrition Career Foundations, Safe Food Handling and Sanitation Practices, Foundations of Food Services Management, Nutrition Fundamentals Through the Lifecycle, Procurement and Inventory Management for Food Service and Menu Planning and Design for Health and Wellness.

This remote position will provide successful candidates with an exciting and dynamic opportunity to work with a team of professionals dedicated to the advancement of the School of Applied Health. The successful candidates will work independently for the most part, to create and assemble course content that will provide the best possible educational experience for our students.

Sheridan employees are responsible for developing an effective learning environment for students while respecting their diverse cultural and educational backgrounds, experiences, and individual learning styles.


What You’ll Be Doing

Working very closely with the Associate Dean and the Curriculum Advisor and in collaboration with other members of development team;
Developing course outlines in alignment with the Program Learning Outcomes, applicable regulations and standards of practice in Ontario;
Developing Course Learning Outcomes, specifically related to the course description in alignment with the Program Learning Outcomes;
Defining course critical performance statements;
Developing evaluation matrix and assigned specific evaluation tools to each evaluation method with the associated rubrics;
Designing the course content within each module and evaluation style;
Providing revision support based on committee feedback received;
Attending virtual meetings with the Curriculum Development Team;
Performing other related duties as assigned.

About You

You have a passion for sharing your knowledge with others and contributing to the advancement of your field.

You respect equity and diversity and value participating in and creating safe and inclusive environments at work and in the community.

You have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and enjoy working as part of a team.

You are an agile individual with an ability to respond and adapt to change while using your problem-solving skills to support the program’s unique needs most appropriately and effectively.

The successful candidate(s) will also meet the following qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Food and Nutrition with five years of work experience as a Certified Nutrition Manager;
Registered Dietitian;
Must currently be a Certified Nutrition Manager through the Canadian Society of Nutrition Management;
Preference will be given to individuals with a variety of experience in the industry, including experience in managing budgets for clinical nutrition and/or food and nutrition service departments;
Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) Certification;
Food Handler’s Certificate with:
Excellent knowledge in cross-sectional food business operations and supply chain;
Experience with universal and accessible design is an asset;
Experience in teaching and curriculum development at the post-secondary level is an asset;
Network of contacts with other professionals in the Healthcare and Nutrition industry is an asset;
A critical understanding of problem solving and innovative conceptual and strategic thinking.
Who We Are

Every member of the Sheridan community is passionate about the transformational role we play in people’s lives. Our strategic plan, Sheridan 2027: Forging the Future (https://www.sheridancollege.ca/sheridan2027), charts a path towards a new ground-breaking model of higher education that reshapes post-secondary education and better prepares students for the future. We are committed to demonstrably advancing equity, diversity and inclusivity. Diversity is our strength and fuels our commitment to excellence. Across our campuses, we’re making meaningful strides towards developing an equitable and inclusive community.

For more information, visit: Why Work at Sheridan

Other Details
Faculty/Department: Faculty of Applied Health and Community Studies
Campus Location: Davis (may be assigned activities at any Sheridan campus)
Work Categorization: Remote
Employee Group: Part-Time Support – Temporary
Hourly Rate: $50.00 - $55.00 + 4% in lieu of benefits and vacation
Hours/Week: 6
Hours: Flexible; Monday 8:00 am to 10:00 am, Wednesday 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm, Friday 8:00 am to 10:00 am
Start Date: May 12, 2025
End Date: July 18, 2025
Application Deadline: April 20, 2025
Application Details: This is a temporary contract that may continue until July 18, 2025