Module Leaders - Faculty of Commerce

Lyceum College; Remote; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Part time

Job summary

A recognized higher education institution seeks academically strong individuals for remote Module Leaders, with responsibilities including high-quality teaching and curriculum oversight in Commerce subjects. Candidates must hold a Master’s degree and have at least two years of educational experience. Join an institution committed to academic integrity and quality distance learning. Application process includes submission of cover letter, CV, and qualifications via email.

Qualifications

• At least two years’ experience in teaching or curriculum development in higher education.
• Familiarity with academic quality assurance frameworks.
• Proficiency with digital learning technologies.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality teaching in the assigned module.
• Develop engaging learning materials aligned with institutional goals.
• Set and mark assessments according to standards.

Skills

Strong subject-matter expertise

Excellent teaching skills

Competence in curriculum development

Strong analytical skills

Excellent communication abilities

Education

Master’s degree in a relevant Commerce-related field

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

We are seeking accomplished subject matter experts to deliver and contribute to the following Commerce modules across our qualifications (Higher Certificates, Diplomas, Degrees and Postgraduate programmes):

Management and Leadership

• Management Principles and Techniques
• Strategy and Problem Solving
• Strategic Management
• Corporate Social Responsibility
• Human Resource Management
• Corporate Governance
• Economics
• Labour relations

Operations, Logistics and Quality

• Operations Management
• Logistics Management
• Supply Chain Management
• Total Quality Management
• Statistical Process Control
• Risk Management (Quality Management stream)

Finance and Accounting

• Cost and Management Accounting
• Financial Management
• Introduction to Finance
• Financial Accounting
• Introduction to Mathematics
• Taxation
• Internal Auditing
• Introduction to Statistics

Business, Marketing and Entrepreneurship

• Business Communication
• Business Ethics
• Business Law
• Marketing Management
• Marketing and Sales Management
• Entrepreneurship
• 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

• Office Management (WIL)
• Law and Procedure of Meetings
• Concepts of Management Computing
• Management of Information Systems
• Administrative Practice
• Information Systems
• Analytical Techniques

Project Management

• Project Management
• Project Management Costing
• Project Management (WIL module)

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.

Required Competencies

• Strong subject-matter expertise and the ability to integrate theory with practical application.
• Excellent teaching, facilitation, and presentation skills suited to distance and blended learning environments.
• Competence in curriculum development, assessment design, marking, and moderation.
• Clear understanding of higher education regulatory frameworks and quality assurance principles.
• Proficiency with digital learning technologies and online teaching platforms.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and academic writing skills.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and student engagement abilities.
• Ability to identify and support at-risk students.
• Strong organisational and administrative skills with the ability to meet deadlines.
• Commitment to academic integrity, professionalism, and continuous improvement.
• Ability to collaborate effectively and contribute meaningfully to academic governance structures.

Minimum 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.
• Applications must be submitted via email to [e-mail].
• Only complete applications will be considered.