Module Leaders - Faculty of Commerce

Lyceum College; Remote; ZAR 300 000 - 450 000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational institution is seeking qualified Module Leaders to oversee academic delivery in its Faculty of Commerce. This remote role focuses on maintaining high standards in curriculum oversight, assessment design, and student support. Candidates must hold a Master’s degree in a relevant field and have a minimum of two years of teaching experience. Responsibilities include developing learning materials, assessing student progress, and participating in curriculum design. A commitment to quality education is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in teaching or curriculum development.
• Familiarity with regulatory standards and academic quality assurance.
• Ability to develop high-quality academic content.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality teaching and assessment.
• Develop industry-relevant learning materials.
• Monitor and support student progress.
• Participate in curriculum design and review.

Skills

Teaching experience

Curriculum development

Instructional design

Computer literacy

Mentorship

Education

Master's degree in relevant Commerce-related field

Job description

Lyceum is the trusted choice for over a century of quality education in South Africa. Our unique approach combines accredited programmes with flexible distance learning, making it easier to balance your studies with your lifestyle.

With thousands of students empowered to achieve their goals, we provide an innovative platform for success.

Experience a learning environment that prioritises your growth and career advancement while giving you the freedom to learn on your terms.

Job Description

This is a remote position. Lyceum College invites applications from academically strong and professionally experienced individuals to serve as Module Leaders within the Faculty of Commerce. This role is central to the academic integrity, quality and delivery of the modules offered across our Commerce programmes.

Module Leaders oversee the full academic lifecycle of a module, including curriculum oversight, assessment design, teaching, marking, student support, and ongoing module improvement. They ensure that all academic activities align with institutional quality standards and regulatory expectations relevant to private higher education.

This opportunity is ideal for committed academics and industry experts who are passionate about contributing to high-quality distance learning.

Module Leaders are considered internal academic staff of the College, even when appointed as sessional or independent contractors. The role requires strict alignment with institutional quality assurance policies, regulatory standards, and Lyceum’s academic governance framework.

Subject Areas

• Management and Leadership
  • Management Principles and Techniques
  • Strategy and Problem Solving
  • Strategic Management
  • Labour relations
• Operations, Logistics and Quality
  • Operations Management
  • Supply Chain Management
  • Total Quality Management
  • Statistical Process Control
  • Risk Management (Quality Management stream)
• Finance and Accounting
  • Cost and Management Accounting
  • Introduction to Finance
  • Introduction to Mathematics
  • Internal Auditing
  • Introduction to Statistics
• Business, Marketing and Entrepreneurship
  • Business Communication
  • Business Ethics
  • Business Law
  • Marketing and Sales Management
  • Public Relations
  • Business Management
  • Business Research
• Public Administration and Governance
  • Public Management
  • Public Personnel Management
  • Local Government Management
  • Public Policy Analysis
  • Public Law
• Office, ICT and Administrative Studies
  • Law and Procedure of Meetings
  • Concepts of Management Computing
  • Management of Information Systems
• Project Management
• Research and Postgraduate Studies
  • Research Methodology

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality teaching, learning, and assessment in the assigned module.
• Develop and update engaging, industry-relevant learning materials aligned with programme and institutional goals.
• Set, mark, and moderate formative and summative assessments in line with NQF and institutional standards.
• Ensure module delivery and assessment comply with regulatory and institutional quality assurance frameworks.
• Monitor student progress, identify at-risk students, and implement academic support interventions.
• Provide academic guidance, mentorship, and feedback to students to enhance learning outcomes.
• Participate in curriculum design, review, and enhancement processes.
• Engage in academic governance activities, including quality assurance and programme review committees.
• Collaborate with the Programme Coordinator and faculty teams to drive academic excellence and continuous improvement.
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to institutional reporting and compliance requirements.

Requirements

• A Master’s degree in a relevant Commerce-related field (essential).
• At least two years’ experience in teaching, curriculum development, or instructional design in higher education.
• Demonstrable experience developing study guides, assessments, or academic content.
• Familiarity with applicable regulatory standards, and academic quality assurance frameworks.
• Computer literacy with access to a laptop/desktop and reliable internet connection.
• Ability to meet deadlines and incorporate revisions where required.

Added Advantage

• Doctorate in the relevant field or working towards one
• Experience in distance education institutions
• Previous work with private higher education institutions

Application Process

• A cover letter indicating the modules they are applying to teach and summarising their relevant expertise.
• A comprehensive CV that includes a full academic and professional history.
• Certified copies of their qualifications.
• Academic transcripts for all completed qualifications.
• Only complete applications will be considered.