Diagnostic Medical Sonography Curriculum Development (Part-Time)

Position Information

Position Title

Diagnostic Medical Sonography Curriculum Development (Part-Time)

Faculty/Instructor Profile

The School of Health and Wellness at RDP is currently inviting applications for part-time curriculum developers in the generalist Diagnostic Medical Sonography Diploma Program.

The generalist Diagnostic Medical Sonography Diploma program is a two-year diploma that prepares the graduate to become a Diagnostic Medical Sonographer following graduation and successful completion Sonography Canada credentialing exams.

The generalist Diagnostic Medical Sonography program provides exceptional opportunities to work closely with students, faculty and staff in an innovative, supportive environment that promotes creativity, scholarship and commitment to student success.

Are you passionate about new programming? Do you have experience as a Diagnostic Medical Sonographer?

RDP began offering a newly approved Generalist Diagnostic Medical Sonography Diploma in Fall 2025, and we are looking for experienced Sonographers to work with our team to continue developing content for this program.

Be part of a team of learning designers and other curriculum developers that is working to shape the future of Sonography.

RDP offers an excellent professional development program that helps faculty to continuously develop skills, knowledge and expertise specific to teaching and learning as well as their respective disciplines.

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Position Responsibilities

The deliverables related to this Program Development contract will be tied to specific dates throughout the process. The average time for the development of a single courses 5 – 6 weeks. The developer should expect to spend approximately 10 hours per week on contract-related tasks.

Development begins

You will attend scheduled kick-off meetings with the Associate Dean and Centre of Teaching, Learning and Scholarship (CTLS) to discuss contract deliverables and supports within the first week of your contract start date.

Course Planning Map

Use the current and approved course curriculum elements sheet (CES) and the required

RDP Planning Map to design assigned courses.

Mid-contract check-in with Associate Dean and CTLS

Continue to use the current and approved course curriculum elements sheet (CES) and the

RDP Planning Map to complete assigned courses.

Completion of planning map will contain fully developed suitable assessments and learning activities (including rubrics where feasible) and all necessary quiz/exam questions and answers.

Create a proposed course outline.

Provide update to Learning Designer and your Associate Dean.

The Course Planning Map is complete and submitted for review and the Brightspace course build begins

Course Planning map is submitted to an Educational Multimedia Specialist to build the course in Brightspace.

Learning activities are incorporated into Brightspace.

Develop suitable assessments (including rubrics where feasible).

Create a proposed course outline.

Complete the Gradebook in Brightspace

Quality Review

Revisions made as needed.

The Course Master is built in Brightspace and submitted to the CTLS and Associate Dean for review.

Required Qualifications

Current registration as a Diagnostic Medical Sonographer in good standing with Sonography Canada.

Preferred Qualifications

Instructional and Curriculum Development experience.

Salary or Hourly?

Salary

Salary

Salary commensurate with education and experience

Benefits and Compensation Information

This position also offers an additional 14% of the gross salary in lieu of benefits and vacation pay.

About Red Deer Polytechnic

Focused on advancing the economic and social priorities of Alberta, Red Deer

Polytechnic (RDP) provides more than 100 industry-relevant credit and non-credit programs to approximately 11,000 credit, non-credit and apprenticeship students. With modern teaching and learning spaces, and state-of-the-art research and innovation centres, RDP provides education and applied research opportunities in partnership with industry and communities.

Red Deer Polytechnic’s main campus is located on Treaty 7, Treaty 6 and Métis ancestral lands. This is where we will strive to honour and transform our relationships with one another..

Whatever brings you to Red Deer Polytechnic, we are glad you are here. And we look forward to having you as a valued member of our polytechnic community.

Posting Detail Information

Competition Number

2026-F-039

Faculty Employment Type

Term-Certain Part-Time

Number of Vacancies

Varies

Desired Start Date

07/08/2026

Position End Date (if term-certain)

08/31/2026

FTE

Varies

Hours of Work

Varies

Open Date

06/26/2026

Close Date

Open Until Filled

Yes

Note to Applicant

Red Deer Polytechnic fosters an inclusive learning and working environment where everyone can bring their full selves and share their unique talents. We are committed to being responsive to the evolving needs and expectations of our diverse community.

At RDP, we are committed to a merit-based hiring process, and we believe in an inclusive workplace that is fair, equitable, supportive, welcoming and respectful. We recognize, value, and leverage differences in identifies, abilities, background, cultures, skills, experiences, and perspectives. Our practices are guided by the principles of the Alberta Human Rights Act and support the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada’s Calls to Action. If you believe you have the skills and equivalent experience and potential to contribute to this role, we encourage you to apply.

Red Deer Polytechnic will provide job applicants with accommodations in accordance with the Alberta Human Rights Code. To request an accommodation, please contact Peopleandculture@rdpolytech.ca.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Required Documents

Resume

Cover Letter

Optional Documents