Module Coordinator Lecturer

STADIO Higher Education; Durbanville; Remote; ZAR 450,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

STADIO Higher Education is seeking a Module Coordinator/Lecturer to lead study material development, assessment design, and LMS course environments for Education Leadership and Research in Education modules. The role includes supervising postgraduate research, coordinating teaching teams, and enhancing the distance-learning experience.

Ideal candidates hold a Doctoral degree in education with at least two years of module coordination exposure in a tertiary setting and strong IT proficiency to

Qualifications

• Strong academic background in educational leadership and management.
• Experience in module coordination in a tertiary institution.
• Postgraduate supervision experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Study material development and alignment with textbooks.
• Draft and review assessments; oversee marking and moderation processes.
• Design and update LMS course environments and course materials.
• Provide learning support and run live online student sessions.
• Supervise honours and master's research; liaise with examiners and committees.
• Engage with research and professional development in learning design.

Skills

Module coordination

Teaching

Postgraduate supervision

Instructional design

Online learning platforms

Education

Doctoral degree (NQF 10) in education

Tools

LMS (Moodle/Blackboard)

Microsoft Office

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Location: Cape Town, Durbanville Remote work: Only remote work Education level: Doctorate Job level: Mid Type: Permanent Reference: #MCMEd Company: Stadio Higher Education

Job Description

STADIO (Pty) Ltd is inviting applications for the position of: Module Coordinator/Lecturer for the following modules:

• Education Leadership, Management and Change: Theoretical Perspectives
• Research in Education

Assumption date 01 January 2027

Key Roles And Responsibilities

Study material development

• Oversee and manage the development or review of study guides (full or wrap-around)
• Seek feedback from all stakeholders and keep a record of required changes to study guides in anticipation of the review cycle
• Monitor the appropriateness of the prescribed textbook and editions
• Ensure continued alignment between study guide and textbook, where applicable
• Update study guides to cater for new textbook editions

Assessment

• Draft all formal assessments for allocated modules
• Consider internal and external pre-moderation feedback and implement changes as required
• Conduct internal pre-moderation for modules in field of expertise
• Brief markers and moderators, and provide content support during the marking process
• Mark a prescribed minimum number of assessments (+- 3) to fine tune marking guideline/memorandum
• Consider markers’ reports and decide on appropriate action
• Consider moderators’ reports and decide on appropriate action, in consultation with programme coordinator, Discipline Leader, and Head of School.
• Sign off on assessment results
• Actively participate in the investigation/management of modules with continuously low pass rates

Learning journey design

• Attend both internal and external training sessions, workshops, and conferences to enhance skills in module design and assessment
• Actively collaborate with discipline leader and programme coordinator to continuously enhance the learning journey
• LMS course environment
• Design and draft materials needed for the course environment (announcements, etc.)
• Populate and maintain the course environment for modules owned

Learning and student support

• Invite guest speakers to enrich modules and host three live online sessions per semester to support student understanding and engagement.
• Draft additional support materials for students for difficult modules

Postgraduate supervision

• Supervise honour’s and master's research to completion
• Review research proposals and support ethics applications
• Nominate and liaise with internal and external examiners
• Participate in postgraduate research committee processes

Research and professional development

• Conduct research in the field of expertise and/or learning design in the field of expertise
• Stay informed about emerging trends in higher education and instructional methodologies
• Engage with industry, professional networks and associations to enhance collaboration and knowledge sharing

Minimum Requirement

• Strong academic background in educational leadership and management, preferably with experience in school or education leadership roles.
• Knowledge of the frameworks that underpin South African education practices for the modules listed above, with the ability to apply these principles to school and education system contexts.
• At least two years of module coordination experience in a tertiary institution.
• Evidence of postgraduate supervision experience, preferably with completions.
• Sound teaching and learning, assessment, and study material development skills.
• Practical own teaching experience highly recommended.
• Ability to apply instructional design principles to develop engaging, interactive, and well-aligned learning experiences in the distance learning mode.
• High level of computer proficiency with good knowledge of modern Information Technology infrastructure and online learning platforms.
• A record of accredited research publications in the field.
• Experience as a programme coordinator beneficial

Qualification

• Doctoral degree (NQF Level 10) in education, preferably in educational leadership and management or a closely related field

Key attributes

• Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage professionally and collaboratively in a remote working environment.
• Strong organisational, time management, and coordination skills, with the ability to manage a continuous flow of tasks, prioritise effectively, and consistently meet deadlines.
• High levels of self-motivation, accountability, and the ability to work independently in a structured, task-driven remote environment with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team, contributing positively to shared goals while coordinating effectively across virtual platforms.
• Resilience, adaptability, and the ability to remain productive and solution-focused in a fast-paced and changing work environment.

Posted on 09 Oct 14:56, Closing date 21 Oct