Content Developers Faculty of Education
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Job Summary
This is a remote position.
Lyceum College is seeking experienced and academically sound individuals to assist in the development of high-quality outcomes-aligned study materials for modules offered under our teacher education qualification. This will either be in the capacity of a content developer or a reviewer. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to shaping the future of teacher education in South Africa particularly in the context of distance learning.
Subject Areas
We are actively searching for accomplished subject matter experts to deliver and contribute to the following areas:
1. Academic Literacy
2. Academic Strategy
3. Afrikaans
4. Conversational Afrikaans
5. Conversational Sesotho
6. Decoloniality
7. Diversity and Inclusion
8. Education Studies 1
9. Educational Psychology 1
10. Educational Psychology 2
11. English 1
12. English FAL Teaching and Learning 1
13. English HL Teaching and Learning 1
14. isiZulu HL Teaching and Learning
15. Life Skills Teaching and Learning 1 and 2
16. Managing Teaching
17. Mathematics 101
18. Mathematics Teaching and Learning 1 and 2
19. Physical and Health Education
20. Sociology in Teaching
21. Teaching Methods
22. Teaching Practice
23. Technology and Teaching
Key Responsibilities
Successful applicants will be expected to:
- Develop full study guides for assigned modules including:
- Structured learning content
- Learning outcomes aligned with the HEQSF and the qualification purpose
- Activities and self-assessments with suggested responses
- Assessment preparation material (e.g. assignment tips past paper simulations)
- Produce distance-learning friendly content that is accessible engaging and learner-centred
- Integrate relevant academic readings (textbook and open-access) case studies and South African educational policies
- Submit editable properly formatted Word documents that meet institutional templates and standards
- Work under tight timeframes with multiple deadlines maintaining consistent quality
- Be responsive to feedback from academic reviewers instructional designers and the quality assurance team
- Ensure academic integrity and originality in all materials developed
Requirements
Key Responsibilities
Successful applicants will be expected to:
Develop full study guides for assigned modules including:
Structured learning content
Learning outcomes aligned with the HEQSF and the qualification purpose
Activities and self-assessments with suggested responses
Assessment preparation material (e.g. assignment tips past paper simulations)
Produce distance-learning friendly content that is accessible engaging and learner-centred
Integrate relevant academic readings (textbook and open-access) case studies and South African educational policies
Submit editable properly formatted Word documents that meet institutional templates and standards
Work under tight timeframes with multiple deadlines maintaining consistent quality
Be responsive to feedback from academic reviewers instructional designers and the quality assurance team
Ensure academic integrity and originality in all materials developed
Required Competencies
Applicants must demonstrate:
- Excellent academic writing skills with the ability to write for undergraduate students
- Sound understanding of curriculum design and outcomes-based education
- Proven ability to work independently and under pressure
- Familiarity with distance and online learning principles
- High attention to detail including referencing (preferably Harvard style)
Minimum Requirements
- A relevant Masters degree in Education or a related discipline (essential)
- At least 2 years experience in teaching curriculum development or instructional design in higher education
- Demonstrable experience in developing study materials or academic texts
- Familiarity with the Higher Education Qualifications Sub-Framework (HEQSF) and Council on Higher Education (CHE) standards
- Ability to meet tight deadlines and accept revisions where required
- Computer literacy and access to your own laptop/desktop and internet
Added Advantage
- Doctorate in Education or working towards one
- Experience in distance education institutions
- Knowledge of South African school curriculum policy (e.g. CAPS NCS etc.)
- Previous work with private higher education institutions
Assessment Task
Shortlisted candidates will be required to complete a writing competency task. This will involve preparing a short excerpt of a study guide based on a supplied module topic. This exercise will assess:
- Academic language and clarity
- Structure and pedagogical flow
- Alignment to outcomes and student accessibility
Candidates will be advised of this if they are shortlisted.
Application Process
Please submit the following:
- CV
- Cover letter indicating your areas of expertise and availability
- Sample of previous academic writing
- Highest qualification certificates and transcripts
- Two contactable references
These should be sent by 30 November 2025 to
Required Skills:
Excellent academic writing skills with the ability to write for undergraduate students Sound understanding of curriculum design and outcomes-based education Proven ability to work independently and under pressure Familiarity with distance and online learning principles High attention to detail including referencing (preferably Harvard style)
Required Education:
A relevant Masters degree in Education or a related discipline (essential)At least 2 years experience in teaching curriculum development or instructional design in higher education
Company Industry
IT Services and IT Consulting
Key Skills
- Early Childhood Education
- Classroom Experience
- Education Administration
- Lesson Planning
- Special Education
- Adult Education
- Teaching
- Curriculum Development
- Administrative Experience
- Leadership Experience
- Program Development
- Supervising Experience
