Module Leaders – Faculty of Humanities

About the role

Lyceum College invites applications from academically strong and professionally experienced individuals to serve as Module Leaders within its Faculty of Humanities. Module Leaders oversee the full academic lifecycle of a module, including curriculum oversight, assessment design, teaching, marking, student support and ongoing module improvement, in line with institutional quality standards and regulatory expectations for private higher education. The role suits academics and industry experts who want to contribute to high-quality distance learning. Module Leaders are treated as internal academic staff, even when appointed as sessional or independent contractors.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality teaching and academic support in the assigned module
• Design, set, review and update assessments, including exams and assignments
• Mark assessments within required timelines and uphold academic integrity
• Prepare learning materials, lecture content and teaching resources
• Monitor student performance, identify at-risk learners and provide support
• Update module content and take part in curriculum review and improvement
• Submit assessments for internal moderation and respond to moderator feedback
• Maintain accurate academic records and support quality assurance and reporting
• Take part in programme review and academic governance, and work with the Programme Coordinator and faculty teams

Required profile

• Master's degree in a relevant field (essential)
• At least two years' experience in teaching, curriculum development or instructional design in higher education
• Demonstrable experience developing study guides, assessments or academic content
• Familiarity with regulatory standards and academic quality assurance frameworks
• Computer literacy, with a laptop/desktop and reliable internet
• Ability to meet deadlines and incorporate revisions

Required skills

• Curriculum development, assessment design, marking and moderation
• Teaching and facilitation suited to distance and blended learning
• Digital learning technologies and online teaching platforms
• Analytical, problem-solving and academic writing skills
• Communication, student engagement and organisational skills

Added advantages include a doctorate in the relevant field, experience in distance education institutions and previous work with private higher education institutions. Applications consist of a cover letter naming the thematic cluster and modules, a full CV, copies of qualifications and academic transcripts, sent by email to the college's humanities team.