Senior Curriculum Architect - Higher Education

Placements24; Cape Town; Vor Ort; ZAR 1.200.000 - 1.800.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical aid

Pension scheme

Study leave

Growth opportunities

Zusammenfassung

Placements24 invites applications for a Lead Curriculum Designer - Higher Education in Cape Town. The role leads a team of curriculum specialists to design and enhance undergraduate and postgraduate programs, aligning with accreditation standards and industry needs.

The ideal candidate holds a Doctoral degree, 10+ years' experience in university curriculum design, and strong leadership, communication, and LMS expertise to shape academic strategy and promote inclusive learning.

Qualifikationen

• Doctoral degree in Education, Curriculum Studies, or related field.
• 10+ years of curriculum design and development in higher education.
• Experience leading and managing curriculum development projects and teams.
• Knowledge of pedagogical theories, instructional design, and assessment for higher education.
• Ability to work with faculty, administrators, and diverse stakeholders.
• Understanding accreditation processes and QA frameworks.
• Strong analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with LMS and educational technologies.
• Commitment to inclusive and equitable educational practices.

Aufgaben

• Lead the design, development, and revision of curricula for undergraduate and postgraduate programs.
• Oversee a team of curriculum designers with mentorship and guidance.
• Collaborate with faculty, department heads, and committees to define goals and outcomes.
• Ensure alignment with institutional mission, accreditation standards, and industry trends.
• Develop frameworks for course structure, content, and assessments.
• Facilitate faculty development workshops on curriculum design and teaching strategies.
• Manage curriculum review processes and implement QA measures.
• Stay current with best practices in pedagogy and curriculum innovation.
• Liaise with external accreditation bodies and industry partners.
• Champion innovative teaching and learning approaches.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Analytical thinking

Communication

Project management

Instructional design

Stakeholder management

Ausbildung

Doctoral degree in Education, Curriculum Studies, or related field

Tools

LMS

Educational technologies

Jobbeschreibung

Placements24 invites applications for a Lead Curriculum Designer - Higher Education in Cape Town. The role leads a team of curriculum specialists to design and enhance undergraduate and postgraduate programs, aligning with accreditation standards and industry needs.

The ideal candidate holds a Doctoral degree, 10+ years' experience in university curriculum design, and strong leadership, communication, and LMS expertise to shape academic strategy and promote inclusive learning.