Module Assessment Instrument Developer (Examiner) - Faculty of Education

About the role

Lyceum College, through its Centre for Curriculum, Innovation, Teaching and Excellence (C-CITE), invites suitably qualified academics and industry experts to develop assessment instruments for modules in the Faculty of Education. This is a project-based, part-time opportunity: successful applicants are contracted to produce a complete suite of examination and assignment material for the module(s) assigned, supported by study material, training and quality assurance.

Key responsibilities

• Develop 16 distinct examination papers with marking memoranda for the assigned module.
• Develop 8 written assignments, each with a marking memorandum.
• Write a brief explanatory guide for each assignment, explaining its intent and approach without giving away model answers.
• All work must align with approved module outcomes and notional learning hours, be original and non-plagiarised, and follow C-CITE templates.
• Incorporate feedback from internal quality assurance and external moderation within agreed timelines.

Required profile

• Master's degree in a discipline relevant to the module (Honours degree considered only for NQF Level 5 modules).
• At least two years' experience in higher education teaching, curriculum development, assessment setting or instructional design.
• Demonstrable experience developing examinations, assignments, memoranda or study guides.
• Sound understanding of the NQF, Bloom's Taxonomy and outcomes-based assessment, and familiarity with the regulatory environment for private higher education in South Africa (CHE, DHET, SAQA).
• Strong academic writing, analytical and editorial skills, and ability to meet strict deadlines.
• Computer literacy and reliable access to a laptop or desktop and stable internet.

What we offer

• Study material, learning outcomes and assessment specifications provided.
• C-CITE training on assessment standards, templates and quality assurance protocols.
• Fixed-fee contract paid on successful completion of the full project.
• Independent contractor status for the duration of the project.

Applications include a cover letter, CV, certified copies of qualifications, transcripts and referee contacts, sent by email to the college. Shortlisted candidates may be asked to submit a sample assessment item.