Curriculum Architect — Higher Education (Hybrid)

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangements

Access to university resources

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Curriculum Developer for a prominent Bloemfontein university to design, review, and update undergraduate and postgraduate curricula. You will collaborate with faculty across disciplines, providing expertise in instructional design, learning outcomes assessment, and pedagogical innovation.

The role emphasizes QA, accreditation readiness, and innovative teaching practices, with opportunities for hybrid work arrangements in Bloemfontein and beyond.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or PhD in a relevant discipline or Higher Education Administration.
• Minimum of 6 years in curriculum development, instructional design, or academic program management.
• Proven expertise in curriculum design, learning theories, and assessment strategies.
• Strong understanding of QA frameworks and accreditation in higher education.
• Excellent analytical, research, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop new course curricula aligned with learning outcomes and goals.
• Review and revise existing curricula to meet evolving needs and standards.
• Collaborate with faculty, department heads, and committees through the process.
• Advise on pedagogical strategies, assessment methods, and instructional tech.
• Ensure QA and accreditation requirements are met for materials.
• Facilitate workshops and training for faculty on curriculum design.
• Research trends to inform curriculum development and improvements.
• Manage curriculum documentation and approvals; track revisions.
• Support interdisciplinary approaches and experiential learning in Bloemfontein.

Skills

Curriculum design

Instructional design

Assessment methods

Quality assurance

Academic collaboration

Educational technology

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Master’s or PhD in relevant field

Tools

Learning Management System

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Curriculum Developer for a prominent Bloemfontein university to design, review, and update undergraduate and postgraduate curricula. You will collaborate with faculty across disciplines, providing expertise in instructional design, learning outcomes assessment, and pedagogical innovation.

The role emphasizes QA, accreditation readiness, and innovative teaching practices, with opportunities for hybrid work arrangements in Bloemfontein and beyond.