Content Developer - BEd Modules (Distance Learning)

About the role

Lyceum College invites applications from qualified, committed and academically accomplished professionals to become Content Developers for selected modules within the Bachelor of Education (BEd) qualification in the Faculty of Education. Content Developers design, develop and maintain high-quality learning materials and assessments for a distance learning environment, producing resources that meet South African higher education standards, institutional quality assurance requirements and regulatory frameworks.

The modules open are: English First Additional Language Teaching and Learning 1, 2 and 3; isiZulu Home Language Teaching and Learning 2 and 3; Mathematics Teaching and Learning 3; Life Skills Teaching and Learning 2 and 3; Physical and Health Education; Educational Psychology 3 (The Psychology of Learning and Advanced Child Development in Context); and Foundations of Education, Teaching Practice 5 and 6.

Key responsibilities

• Develop study guides, learning materials and assessment activities according to approved module outlines and institutional templates.
• Design content aligned with programme outcomes, curriculum requirements, institutional standards and NQF expectations.
• Create valid, reliable formative and summative assessments.
• Keep materials current, academically sound and based on relevant research and best practice.
• Ensure suitability for distance and blended learning, and accuracy, integrity and consistency across materials.
• Collaborate with Programme Coordinators, Subject Matter Experts, Editors and the Quality Assurance Office, and revise materials on feedback and QA recommendations.
• Ensure compliance with quality assurance standards and regulatory requirements, and meet milestones and deadlines.

Required profile

• Master's degree in Education or the relevant discipline (essential).
• At least two years' experience in higher education, curriculum development, content development, academic writing or learning material development.
• Demonstrable experience developing study guides, learning materials or assessments in higher education.
• Experience in distance or online education is an advantage.
• Familiarity with South African higher education quality assurance frameworks.
• Computer literacy with a reliable internet connection and a laptop or desktop.

Required skills

• Strong subject knowledge in the relevant discipline.
• Excellent academic writing, curriculum development and instructional design skills.
• Knowledge of South African higher education policies, teaching and learning practices and curriculum frameworks.
• Attention to detail, ability to work independently and manage multiple deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and digital learning platforms.
• Added advantage: doctoral qualification, LMS and educational technology knowledge.

To apply, send a cover letter naming the module(s) and a CV, certified copies of qualifications and academic transcripts by email to the college's sessionals office; only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.