Remote Educational Content Developer for BEd Modules

LYCEUM; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Lyceum College is seeking Content Developers for Bachelor of Education (BEd) modules in the Faculty of Education. You will design, develop, and maintain high-quality learning materials and assessments for distance learning, aligned with South African higher education standards.

The role requires a Master’s degree in Education (essential), strong academic writing and curriculum development skills, and at least two years in higher education content development.

Qualifications

• Strong subject knowledge in the relevant discipline.
• Excellent academic writing, curriculum development, and instructional design skills.
• Sound understanding of curriculum development and assessment practices within higher education.
• Knowledge of South African higher education policies, teaching and learning practices, and curriculum frameworks.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to academic quality.
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple deadlines.
• Excellent communication, planning, and collaboration skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and digital learning platforms.
• A Master’s degree in Education or the relevant discipline related to the module(s) applied for (essential).
• A recognised teaching qualification will be advantageous where applicable.
• At least two years' experience in higher education, curriculum development, content development, academic writing, or learning material development.
• Demonstrable experience in developing study guides, learning materials, or assessments within higher education.
• Experience in distance or online education will serve as an advantage.
• Familiarity with South African higher education quality assurance frameworks.
• Computer literacy with access to a reliable internet connection and a laptop or desktop computer.

Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive study guides, learning materials, and assessment activities in accordance with approved module outlines and institutional templates.
• Design learning content that aligns with programme outcomes, curriculum requirements, institutional standards, and NQF expectations.
• Develop valid, reliable, and academically rigorous formative and summative assessments.
• Ensure learning materials are current, academically sound, and incorporate relevant research and best practices.
• Develop content that is suitable for distance and blended learning environments.
• Ensure language accuracy, academic integrity, instructional quality, and consistency throughout all learning materials.
• Collaborate with Programme Coordinators, Subject Matter Experts, Editors, and the Quality Assurance Office throughout the development process.
• Revise and update learning materials based on academic feedback and quality assurance recommendations.
• Ensure compliance with institutional quality assurance standards and regulatory requirements.
• Meet all development milestones and submission deadlines.

Skills

Academic writing

Curriculum development

Instructional design

Planning

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Education

Doctoral qualification (advantage)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Learning management systems

Job description

Lyceum College is seeking Content Developers for Bachelor of Education (BEd) modules in the Faculty of Education. You will design, develop, and maintain high-quality learning materials and assessments for distance learning, aligned with South African higher education standards.

The role requires a Master’s degree in Education (essential), strong academic writing and curriculum development skills, and at least two years in higher education content development.