Content Developers : Faculty of Education
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Job Description
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
- Academic Literacy
- Academic Strategy
- Conversational Sesotho
- Decoloniality
- Diversity and Inclusion
- Educational Psychology 1
- Educational Psychology 2
- English FAL Teaching and Learning 1
- English HL Teaching and Learning 1
- isiZulu HL Teaching and Learning
- Life Skills Teaching and Learning 1 and 2
- Managing Teaching
- Mathematics 101
- Mathematics Teaching and Learning 1 and 2
- Physical and Health Education
- Sociology in Teaching
- Teaching Methods
- Teaching Practice
- Technology and Teaching
Key Responsibilities
Develop full study guides for assigned modules, including :Structured learning contentLearning outcomes aligned with the HEQSF and the qualification purposeActivities and self-assessments with suggested responsesAssessment preparation material (e.g. assignment tips, past paper simulations)Produce distance-learning friendly content that is accessible, engaging, and learner-centredIntegrate relevant academic readings (textbook and open-access), case studies, and South African educational policiesSubmit editable, properly formatted Word documents that meet institutional templates and standardsWork under tight timeframes with multiple deadlines, maintaining consistent qualityBe responsive to feedback from academic reviewers, instructional designers, and the quality assurance teamEnsure academic integrity and originality in all materials developedRequirements
Key Responsibilities
Develop full study guides for assigned modules, including :Structured learning contentLearning outcomes aligned with the HEQSF and the qualification purposeActivities and self-assessments with suggested responsesAssessment preparation material (e.g. assignment tips, past paper simulations)Produce distance-learning friendly content that is accessible, engaging, and learner-centredIntegrate relevant academic readings (textbook and open-access), case studies, and South African educational policiesSubmit editable, properly formatted Word documents that meet institutional templates and standardsWork under tight timeframes with multiple deadlines, maintaining consistent qualityBe responsive to feedback from academic reviewers, instructional designers, and the quality assurance teamEnsure academic integrity and originality in all materials developedApplicants must demonstrate :
Excellent academic writing skills with the ability to write for undergraduate studentsSound understanding of curriculum design and outcomes-based educationProven ability to work independently and under pressureFamiliarity with distance and online learning principlesHigh attention to detail, including referencing (preferably Harvard style)A relevant Master’s degree in Education or a related discipline (essential)At least 2 years’ experience in teaching, curriculum development, or instructional design in higher educationDemonstrable experience in developing study materials or academic textsFamiliarity with the Higher Education Qualifications Sub-Framework (HEQSF) and Council on Higher Education (CHE) standardsAbility to meet tight deadlines and accept revisions where requiredComputer literacy and access to your own laptop / desktop and internetAdded Advantage
Doctorate in Education or working towards oneExperience in distance education institutionsKnowledge of South African school curriculum policy (e.g., CAPS, NCS, etc.)Previous work with private higher education institutionsAssessment 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 flowAlignment to outcomes and student accessibilityApplication Process
CVCover letter indicating your areas of expertise and availabilitySample of previous academic writingHighest qualification certificates and transcripts#J-18808-Ljbffr