Communication and Curriculum Lead

Title: Communication & Curriculum Lead -PD HUB (2026-52264)

Location: Worcester United States

Job Description:

Job Number: 2026-52264
Category: Research
Location: Worcester, MA
Shift: Day
Exempt/Non-Exempt: Exempt
Business Unit: UMass Chan Medical School
Department: RNA Therapeutics Institute
Job Type: Part-Time
Union Code: Non Union Position - Non Unit Professional (W60)
Num. Openings: 1
Work Location: 100% Remote
Salary Minimum: USD $45.67/Hr.
Salary Maximum: USD $c/Hr.

Under the direction of the Principal Investigator or designee, the Community and Curriculum Lead for Professional Development Hub (pd/hub) will manage the development and dissemination of educational resources and facilitate engagement of national partners for the purpose of advancing evidence-based teaching and mentoring practices in the field of PhD and postdoctoral education.

The Community and Curriculum Lead is a key position for Professional Development Hub (pd/hub; pdhub.org), which is a national initiative advancing professional development practices in graduate and postdoctoral education, led by Dr. Cynthia Fuhrmann out of the RNA Therapeutics Institute. This is a remote part-time position with negotiable hours from 20-30 hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage the development of educational resources, curricula, or programs within a cohesive collection of professional development materials for faculty, staff, and early-career learners, to be available for use at institutions across the country.
• Manage activities of national working groups and resource/curriculum development teams, including coordination across teams.
• Ensure that educational materials align with and explicitly highlight key evidence-based teaching, mentoring, or implementation strategies, such as strategies to maximize usability and applicability for all intended learners.
• Manage clients experiences with educational materials and associated trainings, events, and communications.
• Facilitate small and large group discussions and exercises, including national workshops and communities of practice.
• Draft, edit, and format written and visual material, such as lesson plans and materials, literature reviews, infographics and other visualizations, videos, blog posts, social media posts, and journal articles to support dissemination.
• Oversee development and maintenance of an online framework or platform for educational materials and other technical needs.
• Support the implementation of cross-institutional assessment and evaluation tools for educational resources and curricula, in collaboration with evaluation consultants.
• Ensure that project development and completion is timely, successful, and meets expectations.
• Contribute to strategic planning for sustaining, growing, and evolving educational materials and programs in the broader context of pd|hub.
• Represent pd|hub on committees and at external meetings and conferences as needed.
• Perform other duties and projects as needed

Required:

• Ph.D. degree in a scientific discipline, education, communication, or a related degree or equivalent experience
• 5-7 years of related experience.
• Experience with teaching and facilitation
• Demonstrated skills working with and/or guiding individuals, teams, and volunteers from a variety of backgrounds.
• Excellent written, verbal, and visual communication skills
• Demonstrated strategic planning skills and initiative in developing/implementing strategies to reach goals
• Demonstrated ability to develop, manage, and implement complex projects or programs
• Experience with the development of educational resources or curricula
• Demonstrated analytical skills and independent judgment
• Demonstrated ability to meet project deadlines, assess priorities, and operate in a flexible manner in order to meet the dynamic needs of the department
• Excellent computer/technical skills

Preferred:

• PhD in a STEM, education, or related discipline along with one or more years of experience teaching or curriculum/program development in higher education (preferably in graduate/postdoctoral education, career & professional development).
• Experience working in an early-stage organization, office, or initiative.
• Skilled in using web development tools, social media, and visualization tools.
• Ability to travel for periodic meetings, conferences, etc.

Please submit a cover letter with your resume at the time you apply

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Posting Disclaimer:
This job posting outlines the primary responsibilities and qualifications for the role but is not intended to be an exhaustive list. Duties and expectations may evolve in response to the needs of the department and the broader institution.

In alignment with our commitment to pay transparency, the base salary range for this position is listed above (exclusive of benefits and retirement). At UMass Chan Medical School, final base salary offers are determined based on a combination of factors, including your skills, education, and relevant experience. We also consider internal equity to ensure fair and consistent compensation across our teams.

Please note that the range provided reflects the full base salary range for this position. Offers are typically made within the midrange to allow for future growth and development within the role.

In addition to base pay, UMass Chan offers a comprehensive Total Rewards package, which includes paid time off, medical, dental, and vision coverage, and participation in a 401(a)-retirement plan, with the option to contribute to a voluntary 403(b) plan.

UMass Chan welcomes all qualified applicants and complies with all state and federal anti-discrimination laws.