(Bachelor of Acupuncture Program) 

Employer:
Alberta College of Acupuncture & Traditional Chinese Medicine (ACATCM)

Location:
Calgary, Alberta (On-site)

Position Type:
Permanent, Part-time or Full-Time

Compensation:
Negotiable, based on qualifications and experience

Anticipated Start Date: 
To be appointed prior to implementation of the Bachelor of Acupuncture program.

Position Overview

The Alberta College of Acupuncture & Traditional Chinese Medicine (ACATCM) invites applications for a permanent, full-time faculty position to provide academic leadership in undergraduate degree curriculum design and implementation for its Bachelor of Acupuncture (B.Ac) program, currently under regulatory review. 

This role is a leadership-focused academic appointment responsible for ensuring the academic coherence, integrity, and degree-level rigor of the program in accordance with Canadian post-secondary quality assurance expectations and the Canadian Degree Qualifications Framework. 

Key Responsibilities 

(Primary focus: Undergraduate Degree Curriculum Leadership) 

Provide academic leadership in the design, development, and implementation of the curriculum for the Bachelor of Acupuncture program 

Ensure disciplinary integrity, internal coherence, and appropriate sequencing of theoretical, practical, and clinical learning across the program 

Oversee curriculum mapping and alignment with: 

• approved Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs) 
• degree-level learning expectations 
• CAQC requirements for professional undergraduate degrees 

Support the development and review of course outlines, learning outcomes, and assessment strategies 

Work collaboratively with faculty to ensure pedagogical alignment and consistency across courses 

Contribute to Academic Council, curriculum committees, and program governance 

Support continuous curriculum improvement and program quality assurance processes 

Teaching responsibilities, if any, will be limited and aligned with the leadership nature of the role. 

Required Qualifications

Doctoral degree (PhD or equivalent) in a relevant field, such as: 

• Education (curriculum, higher education, or instructional design) 
• Health Sciences 
• Public Health 
• Health Policy 
• or a closely related discipline 

Demonstrated experience in undergraduate degree curriculum design and implementation in Canada 

Strong understanding of degree-level learning expectations and outcomes-based curriculum design 

Experience working within Canadian post-secondary quality assurance or accreditation frameworks 

Ability to provide sustained academic leadership within a professional or applied degree context 

Preferred Qualificatons / Assets 

Experience with professional or applied undergraduate degree programs 

Familiarity with regulated health professions education 

Experience working with interdisciplinary or clinically integrated curricula 

Knowledge of acupuncture, Traditional Chinese Medicine, or integrative health (asset, not required) 

Appointment Context 

This is a permanent, institutionally anchored academic position intended to ensure sustained leadership and oversight of ACATCM’s Bachelor of Acupuncture program, currently pending regulatory approval. 

The position is designed to be in place prior to program implementation in order to support both the initial launch and the ongoing academic development of the program once approval is obtained. 

Compensation

Compensation will be negotiated based on qualifications, teaching experience, and workload.

How to Apply

Interested applicants are invited to submit the following materials:

• Cover letter
• Curriculum vitae (CV)
• Contact information for two or three professional references

Applications should be sent to:

📧 admin@acatcm.com

Subject line:
Application – Undergraduate Curriculum Leadership