Module Leaders – Faculty of Humanities

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

Job summary

A private higher education institution invites applications for a Module Leader within the Faculty of Humanities. This remote position requires strong subject-matter expertise and experience in higher education teaching and curriculum development. Responsibilities include delivering high-quality academic support, designing assessments, and participating in quality assurance processes. Ideal candidates should possess a Master’s degree and excellent communication skills. Commitment to academic integrity is essential.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a relevant field is essential.
• At least two years of teaching experience in higher education.
• Experience developing academic content.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality teaching and academic support.
• Design and review assessments.
• Monitor student performance and provide support.

Skills

Teaching facilitation

Curriculum development

Assessment design

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

Master’s degree

Doctorate (advantage)

Tools

Online teaching platforms

Digital learning technologies

Job description

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

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.

Teaching and Assessment Areas (Thematic Clusters)

• Criminal Justice and Policing Sciences
  • Criminal Justice
  • Metropolitan and Traffic Policing
  • Criminology
  • Police Ethics, Professional Conduct and Liability
  • Community Policing
  • Supervisory Practice for Law Enforcement
  • Media Relations for Law Enforcement
  • Road Safety and Traffic Management Systems
  • Advanced Traffic Science
  • Advanced Fleet Management for Law Enforcement Practice
  • Evidence‑Based Traffic Policing
  • Police Liability Issues
  • Police Supervisory Practice
• Safety Risk and Disaster Management
  • Disaster Management
  • Safety Management
  • Occupational Health and Safety
  • Environmental Health and Safety
• Legal Practice and Paralegal Studies
  • Introduction to South African Law
  • Criminal Law
  • Criminal Procedure
  • Commercial Law
  • Law of Evidence
  • Office Management for Paralegal Practice
  • Conveyancing, Wills and Estate Matters
  • Debt Recovery
  • Wills and Estate Management
  • Introduction to Accounting for Legal Practice
  • Property Law
• Management Administration and Public Relations
  • Management Principles and Techniques
  • Human Resource Management in Law Enforcement
  • Public Relations and Branding
  • Professional Communication
  • Law and Procedure of Meetings
  • Project Management
  • Corporate Social Responsibility
  • Information and Communication Technology
• Research and Foundational Skills
  • Research Methods
  • Academic and Digital Literacy

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high‑quality teaching and academic support in the assigned module.
• Design, set, review and update assessments, including exams and assignments.
• Mark all assessments within required timelines and ensure academic integrity.
• Prepare learning materials, lecture content and teaching resources that are current, relevant and academically sound.
• Monitor student performance, identify at‑risk learners and provide appropriate support interventions.
• Update module content and participate in curriculum review and improvement processes.
• Submit assessments for internal moderation and address moderator feedback when required.
• Maintain accurate academic records and support compliance and quality assurance processes.
• Participate in programme review and academic governance activities where required.
• Collaborate with the Programme Coordinator and faculty teams to drive academic excellence and continuous improvement.
• Contribute to institutional reporting and compliance requirements.

Applicants must demonstrate

• 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 and the ability to meet deadlines.
• Commitment to academic integrity, professionalism and continuous improvement.
• Ability to collaborate effectively and contribute meaningfully to academic governance structures.

Requirements

• A Master’s degree in a relevant field (essential).
• At least two years of 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

Interested applicants are invited to submit the following:

• A cover letter indicating the thematic clusters and specific modules they are applying to lead, summarising their relevant expertise.
• A comprehensive CV that includes a full academic and professional history.
• Copies of their qualifications.
• Academic transcripts for all completed qualifications.

Only complete applications will be considered.