Hybrid Senior Curriculum Architect for Higher Ed

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Health insurance

Retirement contributions

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Curriculum Developer for a prestigious educational institution in Sandton, Gauteng. This hybrid role blends remote work with on-site collaboration to design, develop, and revise curricula across disciplines.

You will lead curriculum initiatives, align programs with accreditation standards, apply adult learning principles, and integrate educational technologies. The ideal candidate has 7+ years in curriculum development and strong project management skills.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Education, Curriculum and Instruction or related field.
• At least 7 years of curriculum development experience in higher education.
• Strong knowledge of outcomes-based education and alignment.
• Experience with LMS and educational technologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and revision of curricula across programs and disciplines.
• Ensure curriculum content is accurate, up-to-date and meets accreditation standards.
• Collaborate with faculty, SMEs, and instructional designers to develop learning objectives, outlines, and assessments.
• Integrate educational technologies and innovative teaching methodologies into curriculum design.
• Develop high-quality learning materials, including syllabi, lesson plans, case studies, and assessments.
• Conduct needs analyses to identify gaps and opportunities for curriculum enhancement.
• Facilitate curriculum review processes and gather stakeholder feedback.
• Provide guidance to junior curriculum developers and faculty on design principles.
• Stay abreast of trends and research in curriculum development and higher education.
• Manage multiple curriculum projects with timely completion and quality.

Skills

Curriculum design

Adult learning theory

Project management

Educational technology

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Education, Curriculum and Instruction

PhD (preferred)

Tools

LMS

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Curriculum Developer for a prestigious educational institution in Sandton, Gauteng. This hybrid role blends remote work with on-site collaboration to design, develop, and revise curricula across disciplines.

You will lead curriculum initiatives, align programs with accreditation standards, apply adult learning principles, and integrate educational technologies. The ideal candidate has 7+ years in curriculum development and strong project management skills.