Job Description

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 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

We are actively searching for accomplished subject matter experts to deliver and contribute to 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

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 expected to:

Develop full study guides for assigned modules, including:

Structured learning content

Learning outcomes aligned with the HEQSF and the qualification purpose

Activities and self-assessments with suggested responses

Assessment preparation material (e.g. assignment tips, past paper simulations)

Produce distance-learning friendly content that is accessible, engaging, and learner-centred

Integrate relevant academic readings (textbook and open-access), case studies, and South African educational policies

Submit editable, properly formatted Word documents that meet institutional templates and standards

Work under tight timeframes with multiple deadlines, maintaining consistent quality

Be responsive to feedback from academic reviewers, instructional designers, and the quality assurance team

Ensure academic integrity and originality in all materials developed

Required Competencies

Applicants must demonstrate:

Excellent academic writing skills with the ability to write for undergraduate students Sound understanding of curriculum design and outcomes-based education Proven ability to work independently and under pressure Familiarity with distance and online learning principles High attention to detail, including referencing (preferably Harvard style)

Minimum Requirements

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 education Demonstrable experience in developing study materials or academic texts Familiarity with the Higher Education Qualifications Sub-Framework (HEQSF) and Council on Higher Education (CHE) standards Ability to meet tight deadlines and accept revisions where required Computer literacy and access to your own laptop/desktop and internet

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

Assessment 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 flow Alignment to outcomes and student accessibility
Candidates will be advised of this if they are shortlisted.

Application Process

Please submit the following to

recruitment@lyceum.edu.za

:

CV Cover letter indicating your areas of expertise and availability Sample of previous academic writing Highest qualification certificates Two contactable references
Only applications received with the above documents / information via the recruitment email address will be considered.

Please use

Content Developers - Faculty of Education

as the subject line.

Job Type: Part-time

Work Location: Remote