Curriculum Lead Specialist

CURRICULUM LEAD SPECIALIST

Location:
Remote
U.S.
or
Canada

Department:
Talent
Management

Employment
Type:
FT

Minimum
Experience:
Mid-level

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  Note: This position has a finalist identified; however, we are posting it in accordance with our commitment to transparency and equal employment opportunity. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will be considered should the current status change.

About Us

The mission of the IFS Institute (“IFSI”) is to bring more Self leadership to the world.
IFS (Internal Family Systems) is a transformative, evidence-based psychotherapy grounded in the belief that the mind is naturally multiple and that everyone has a core Self that knows how to heal.

The IFS Institute provides global professional trainings, an annual conference, a practitioner directory, and a growing number of online courses, books, and resources. Our goal is to create learning environments and communities that welcome all parts of ourselves, especially those that have been exiled, shamed, or marginalized, so that they can be seen, heard, valued, and healed. Building and supporting a diverse workforce is foundational to this goal, and we are a committed equal opportunity employer.

Position Summary

The Lead Curriculum Specialist plays a pivotal role in the design, development, and continuous improvement of IFSI’s learning programs for mental health clinicians. Reporting to the Director of Talent Management, this position bridges strategy and implementation, ensuring that clinician learning programs are high-quality, experiential, and aligned with IFS principles and instructional design best practices.

This role will lead and coordinate curriculum initiatives across the Level 1–3 training continuum, contribute to the design and facilitation of clinician learning communities, and provide administrative and quality oversight to Curriculum Coordinators and Specialists as the department grows.

The ideal candidate combines instructional design expertise with strong project management skills, attention to detail, and the ability to foster trusting relationships with trainers, staff, and partners across the IFS community.

Key Responsibilities

Program Design & Development

• Lead the design, development, and maintenance of IFSI’s clinician curriculum (Levels 1–3), ensuring adherence to adult learning best practices and IFS model fidelity.

• Partner with trainers, instructors, and internal teams to design engaging, experiential, and accessible learning experiences.

• Oversee the development of curriculum assets such as facilitator guides, participant workbooks, slide decks, and experiential exercise documentation.

• Ensure curriculum materials meet CE standards and are reviewed for instructional soundness, clarity, and consistency.

Quality Assurance & Continuous Improvement

• Establish and uphold quality and style standards for clinician learning materials, including accessibility and consistency.

• Conduct ongoing evaluation of curriculum effectiveness, integrating trainer and participant feedback.

• Maintain version control, documentation, and archives of curriculum materials.

• Provide editing and instructional review of learning products developed by the Curriculum team.

Collaboration & Leadership

• Serve as a bridge between
  Curriculum TM team and the broader trainer community, fostering collaboration and communication.

• Provide oversight to future Curriculum Specialists or Coordinators, giving guidance and feedback on projects and instructional design practices.

• Collaborate with the Director to plan, pilot, and refine new learning initiatives and clinician development programs.

• Support relationship building with international partners and external collaborators to ensure global alignment and regional integrity in program delivery.

Skills and Attributes

• Deep understanding of adult learning principles and experiential education.

• Strong project management and coordination skills, with the ability to manage multiple timelines and stakeholders.

• Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on curriculum creation.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including editing and instructional clarity.

• Comfort with collaborative design processes, feedback loops, and evolving priorities.

• High attention to detail and commitment to quality and accessibility.

• Familiarity with the Internal Family Systems (IFS) model or other psychotherapy modalities preferred.

• Proficiency with Microsoft 365, virtual event tools (e.g., Zoom), and learning management systems (LMS).

Role Requirements

• 3-5 years of experience in instructional design, curriculum development, or clinical education (preferably in mental health or adult learning).

• Bachelor’s degree in Instructional Design, Education, Psychology, or related field (master’s preferred).

• Demonstrated experience leading complex learning projects or mentoring junior team members.

• Proven ability to collaborate effectively with clinicians, trainers, and cross-functional teams.

• Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and community-centered learning.

• A thoughtful, collaborative spirit and an ability to build trust across diverse communities.

• Curiosity and creativity in designing transformative learning experiences.

• A desire to contribute meaningfully to IFSI’s mission of bringing more Self leadership to the world.

IFS Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on any characteristic protected by local law.

If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, you may submit your request by sending an email and confirming your request for an accommodation and include the job number, title and location to [email protected]. This option is reserved for individuals who require accommodation due to a disability. Information received will be processed by our U.S. IFS Institute HR Department who will provide assistance to ensure appropriate consideration in the application or hiring process.

Notice to Agency and Search Firm Representatives: IFS Institute is not accepting unsolicited resumes from agencies and/or search firms for this job posting. Resumes submitted to any IFSI employee by a third-party agency and/or search firm without a valid written & signed search agreement, will become the sole property of IFS Institute. No fee will be paid if a candidate is hired for this position as a result of an unsolicited agency or search firm referral. Thank you.