Content Developers – Bachelor of Education (BEd)

Lyceum College; United States; Remote; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Lyceum College invites applications from qualified professionals to serve as Content Developers for modules within the Bachelor of Education. This remote role involves designing, developing, and maintaining high-quality learning materials and assessments for distance learning.

You will collaborate with Programme Coordinators, Subject Matter Experts, Editors, and the Quality Assurance Office to ensure alignment with South African higher education standards, QA requirements, and regulatory

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Education or related discipline is essential.
• Minimum two years in higher education, curriculum or content development.
• Experience in distance or online education is advantageous.
• Familiarity with SA higher education QA frameworks.
• Proficient with MS Office and digital learning platforms.

Responsibilities

• Develop study guides, materials, and assessments per module outlines.
• Design content aligned with programme outcomes and NQF requirements.
• Create valid, reliable formative and summative assessments.
• Ensure materials are current, academically sound, and evidence-based.
• Produce content suitable for distance and blended learning.
• Maintain language accuracy, academic integrity, and consistency.
• Collaborate with Programme Coordinators, Subject Matter Experts, Editors, QA Office.
• Revise materials based on feedback and QA recommendations.
• Ensure compliance with QA standards and regulatory requirements.
• Meet development milestones and deadlines.

Skills

Strong subject knowledge

Academic writing

Curriculum development

Instructional design

Attention to detail

Independent work

Communication & collaboration

MS Office & digital platforms

Education

Master's degree in Education or related discipline

Teaching qualification (advantage)

Doctoral qualification (added advantage)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Learning management systems

Digital learning platforms

Job description

This is a remote position. Lyceum College invites applications from qualified, committed, and academically accomplished professionals to serve as Content Developers for selected modules within the Bachelor of Education (BEd) qualification in the Faculty of Education. Content Developers play a vital role in designing, developing, and maintaining high-quality learning materials and assessments that support student success in a distance learning environment. Successful applicants will contribute to the development of academically rigorous, engaging, and student-centred learning resources aligned with South African higher education standards, institutional quality assurance requirements, and regulatory frameworks.

Specialisation Area

• English First Additional Language Teaching and Learning 1
• English First Additional Language Teaching and Learning 2
• English First Additional Language Teaching and Learning 3
• isiZulu Home Language Teaching and Learning 2
• isiZulu Home Language Teaching and Learning 3
• Mathematics Teaching and Learning 3
• Life Skills Teaching and Learning 2
• Life Skills Teaching and Learning 3
• Physical and Health Education
• Educational Psychology 3: The Psychology of Learning
• Educational Psychology 3: Advanced Child Development in Context
• Foundations of Education
• Teaching Practice 5
• Teaching Practice 6

Key Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive study guides, learning materials, and assessment activities in accordance with approved module outlines and institutional templates.
• Design learning content that aligns with programme outcomes, curriculum requirements, institutional standards, and NQF expectations.
• Develop valid, reliable, and academically rigorous formative and summative assessments.
• Ensure learning materials are current, academically sound, and incorporate relevant research and best practices.
• Develop content that is suitable for distance and blended learning environments.
• Ensure language accuracy, academic integrity, instructional quality, and consistency throughout all learning materials.
• Collaborate with Programme Coordinators, Subject Matter Experts, Editors, and the Quality Assurance Office throughout the development process.
• Revise and update learning materials based on academic feedback and quality assurance recommendations.
• Ensure compliance with institutional quality assurance standards and regulatory requirements.
• Meet all development milestones and submission deadlines.

Requirements Required Competencies

• Strong subject knowledge in the relevant discipline.
• Excellent academic writing, curriculum development, and instructional design skills.
• Sound understanding of curriculum development and assessment practices within higher education.
• Knowledge of South African higher education policies, teaching and learning practices, and curriculum frameworks.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to academic quality.
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple deadlines.
• Excellent communication, planning, and collaboration skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and digital learning platforms.

Minimum Requirements

• A Master's degree in Education or the relevant discipline related to the module(s) applied for (essential).
• A recognised teaching qualification will be advantageous where applicable.
• At least two years' experience in higher education, curriculum development, content development, academic writing, or learning material development.
• Demonstrable experience in developing study guides, learning materials, or assessments within higher education.
• Experience in distance or online education will serve as an advantage.
• Familiarity with South African higher education quality assurance frameworks.
• Computer literacy with access to a reliable internet connection and a laptop or desktop computer.

Added Advantage

• A Doctoral qualification in the relevant field or current doctoral studies.
• Previous experience developing learning materials for private higher education institutions.
• Experience in Long Distance and e-Learning environments.
• Knowledge of learning management systems and educational technologies.

Application Process

Lyceum College reserves the right not to make an appointment.

Lyceum College is committed to Employment Equity and reserves the right to make appointments in line with its Employment Equity Plan.