This is a remote position.
Lyceum College invites applications from experienced and academically rigorous individuals to serve as Content Reviewers for study materials developed for the Bachelor of Education in Foundation Phase Teaching.
This role is critical to ensuring that all learning materials meet the Colleges internal quality standards are aligned with the Higher Education Qualifications Sub Framework and reflect sound pedagogical practice appropriate for a distance learning environment.
Subject Areas
We are actively searching for accomplished subject matter experts to review the study material in 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 required to:
Conduct comprehensive academic and quality assurance reviews of full study guides including:
o Alignment of content to module outcomes and qualification purpose
o Conceptual accuracy depth and academic coherence
o Pedagogical soundness and appropriateness for Foundation Phase teaching
o Integration of South African educational policy and context
Evaluate and provide detailed feedback on:
o Learning activities and self-assessments including suggested responses
o Assessment preparation material and student guidance
o Structure sequencing and logical flow of content
Ensure materials are:
o Suitable for distance learning delivery
o Accessible clear and appropriately scaffolded for undergraduate students
o Free from grammatical typographical and referencing errors
Verify:
o Compliance with institutional templates and formatting standards
o Use of appropriate referencing conventions (preferably Harvard)
o Academic integrity and originality of content
Provide structured written review reports with clear recommendations for revision
Engage with academic teams instructional designers and quality assurance personnel to support improvement of materials
Adhere to strict timelines and maintain consistency across multiple reviews
Requirements
Required Competencies
Applicants must demonstrate:
Strong academic writing and editorial skills
Ability to critically evaluate academic content at undergraduate level
Sound understanding of outcomes based education and curriculum alignment
Familiarity with distance and online learning principles
High attention to detail particularly in language structure and referencing
Ability to provide constructive developmental feedback
Minimum Requirements
A relevant Masters degree in Education or a cognate field
At least 2 years experience in teaching curriculum development moderation or academic quality assurance in higher education
Demonstrable experience in reviewing or developing academic materials
Working knowledge of the HEQSF and CHE programme accreditation requirements
Ability to meet deadlines and engage with iterative review processes
Access to a computer and reliable internet connectivity
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
Application Process
Please submit the following:
1. CV
2. Cover letter indicating your areas of expertise and availability
3. Sample of previous academic writing and review of material
4. Highest qualification certificates and transcripts
5. Two contactable references
Applicants must demonstrate: Strong academic writing and editorial skills Ability to critically evaluate academic content at undergraduate level Sound understanding of outcomes based education and curriculum alignment Familiarity with distance and online learning principles High attention to detail particularly in language structure and referencing Ability to provide constructive developmental feedback
A relevant Masters degree in Education or a cognate fieldAt least 2 years experience in teaching curriculum development moderation or academic quality assurance in higher educationDemonstrable experience in reviewing or developing academic materialsWorking knowledge of the HEQSF and CHE programme accreditation requirementsAbility to meet deadlines and engage with iterative review processesAccess to a computer and reliable internet connectivityAdded AdvantageDoctorate
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7 hours ago
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