Senior Physics SME for Educational Content & Curriculum

Placements24; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 in Stellenbosch seeks a Senior Subject Matter Expert in Physics to join its educational content development team. You will ensure accuracy, depth, and pedagogical effectiveness of physics learning materials across platforms, translating complex concepts into accessible, engaging content for diverse learners.

You will collaborate with curriculum designers and educators to develop explanations, examples, and problem sets, stay abreast of advances in physics, and contribute to

Qualifications

• Masters or Doctoral degree in Physics or related scientific discipline.
• Extensive experience in teaching or lecturing physics at the tertiary or secondary level.
• Demonstrated expertise in multiple areas of physics (classical mechanics, electromagnetism, thermodynamics, modern physics).
• Proven ability to communicate complex concepts clearly to varied audiences.
• Experience in content development or curriculum design is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Review, validate, and enhance physics-related educational content for accuracy and pedagogy.
• Develop detailed explanations, examples, and problem sets for diverse learning levels.
• Collaborate with instructional designers to create multimedia resources and interactive modules.
• Provide expert input on curriculum development and assessment design for physics courses.
• Stay updated on advancements in physics and science education.

Skills

Physics expertise

Pedagogical content development

Curriculum collaboration

Explanations and examples

Education

Master's or Doctoral degree in Physics

Job description

Placements24 in Stellenbosch seeks a Senior Subject Matter Expert in Physics to join its educational content development team. You will ensure accuracy, depth, and pedagogical effectiveness of physics learning materials across platforms, translating complex concepts into accessible, engaging content for diverse learners.

You will collaborate with curriculum designers and educators to develop explanations, examples, and problem sets, stay abreast of advances in physics, and contribute to