Online Curriculum Developer - Humanities

Placements24; Gqeberha; Hybrid; ZAR 300,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a creative Online Curriculum Developer specializing in the Humanities to design and develop engaging online courses across History, Literature, Philosophy, and Social Studies for a global audience, remotely from Port Elizabeth.

You will collaborate with subject matter experts, instructional designers, and multimedia specialists to create syllabi, objectives, and assessments that meet high academic standards and provide an outstanding online learning experience.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or PhD in History, Literature, Philosophy, or related humanities.
• Proven online curriculum development experience.
• Strong understanding of adult learning principles and online pedagogy.
• Excellent writing, editing, and content creation skills.
• Proficiency with LMS platforms and digital content authoring tools.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop comprehensive online course content, including syllabi, lesson plans, multimedia resources, and interactive activities.
• Create engaging learning materials such as readings, videos, presentations, and quizzes that align with learning objectives.
• Develop effective assessment strategies and tools to measure student comprehension and mastery of subject matter.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts, instructional designers, and multimedia specialists to ensure content accuracy and quality.
• Ensure all developed curriculum adheres to best practices in online pedagogy and accessibility standards.

Skills

Writing & Editing

Content Creation

LMS Proficiency

Content Authoring Tools

Curriculum Development

Education

Master's or PhD in Humanities

Tools

Learning Management Systems

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a progressive online education provider, is seeking a creative and experienced Online Curriculum Developer specializing in the Humanities to contribute to their growing digital course catalog, operating remotely from Port Elizabeth . This role involves designing and developing engaging, high-quality online courses covering subjects such as History, Literature, Philosophy, and Social Studies. You will be responsible for creating course structures, learning objectives, instructional content, and assessments that meet rigorous academic standards and provide an exceptional online learning experience for a global audience. This is a fully remote position perfect for individuals passionate about online education and content creation.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop comprehensive online course content, including syllabi, lesson plans, multimedia resources, and interactive activities.
• Create engaging learning materials such as readings, videos, presentations, and quizzes that align with learning objectives.
• Develop effective assessment strategies and tools to measure student comprehension and mastery of subject matter.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts, instructional designers, and multimedia specialists to ensure content accuracy and quality.
• Ensure all developed curriculum adheres to best practices in online pedagogy and accessibility standards.

Requirements

• Master's degree or PhD in a Humanities discipline (e.g., History, Literature, Philosophy).
• Proven experience in curriculum development, specifically for online or distance learning environments.
• Strong understanding of adult learning principles and online instructional design methodologies.
• Excellent writing, editing, and content creation skills.
• Proficiency with learning management systems and digital content authoring tools.

Benefits

• Competitive contract rates and potential for long-term project engagement.
• Flexible working hours and the ability to work from anywhere.
• Opportunity to shape innovative online learning experiences in the Humanities.
• Collaborate with a global team of educators and instructional designers.
• Gain experience with cutting-edge digital learning technologies.