Curriculum Developer - Higher Education

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

Benefits offered by this job

Executive-level salary?

Benefits package

Generous annual leave

Professional development allowance

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a seasoned Curriculum Developer to join its academic innovation team in Centurion. You will design, evaluate, and refine curricula across disciplines, collaborating with faculty and instructional designers to ensure rigor and relevance for students in Gauteng and beyond.

Leverage instructional design skills, adult learning principles, and accreditation knowledge to shape cutting-edge learning experiences. Hybrid work arrangement offered in a dynamic educational environment.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or Ph.D. in Education, Curriculum & Instruction, or a relevant academic discipline is required.
• Strong understanding of curriculum design theories, learning frameworks, and assessment methodologies.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders such as faculty, administrators and external partners.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop innovative curricula for higher education programs, including objectives, content and assessment strategies.
• Collaborate with faculty and subject matter experts to ensure content accuracy and alignment with trends and accreditation standards.
• Conduct needs assessments and evaluate existing curricula for improvements and innovation.
• Develop instructional materials, course outlines, lesson plans, and learning resources using adult learning principles.
• Facilitate faculty development workshops on curriculum design, instructional strategies, and assessment methods.

Skills

Curriculum design theories

Learning frameworks

Assessment methodologies

Project management

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Master's degree or Ph.D. in Education, Curriculum & Instruction, or a relevant academic discipline

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a creative and strategic Curriculum Developer to join their academic innovation team in Centurion . This role is instrumental in designing, evaluating, and refining educational programs across various disciplines to meet evolving industry demands and student needs. You will collaborate with faculty, subject matter experts, and instructional designers to ensure our curricula are rigorous, engaging, and relevant. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced educator to influence the educational landscape, driving the development of cutting-edge learning experiences for students in Gauteng and beyond, within a forward-thinking institution.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop innovative and effective curricula for higher education programs, including learning objectives, content, and assessment strategies.
• Collaborate with faculty and subject matter experts to ensure curriculum content is accurate, up-to-date, and aligned with industry trends and accreditation standards.
• Conduct needs assessments and evaluate existing curricula to identify areas for improvement and innovation.
• Develop instructional materials, including course outlines, lesson plans, and learning resources, utilizing adult learning principles.
• Facilitate faculty development workshops on curriculum design, instructional strategies, and assessment methods.

Requirements

• Master's degree or Ph.D. in Education, Curriculum & Instruction, or a relevant academic discipline.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in curriculum development, instructional design, or academic program management, preferably in higher education.
• Strong understanding of curriculum design theories , learning frameworks, and assessment methodologies.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders, including faculty, administrators, and external partners.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.

Benefits

• Competitive executive-level salary and performance incentives.
• Comprehensive health, retirement, and insurance benefits package.
• Generous annual leave and professional development allowance.
• Opportunities to shape the future of education in a dynamic environment.
• A modern office setting in Centurion with flexible hybrid work arrangements.