Content Developers: Faculty of Education

Content Developers:
Faculty of Education

Lyceum is the trusted choice for over a century of quality education in South Africa. Our unique approach combines accredited programmes with flexible distance learning, making it easier to balance your studies with your lifestyle.

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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 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 time frames 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

Key Responsibilities

• 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 time frames 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

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)
• 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

Application Process

• CV
• Cover letter indicating your areas of expertise and availability
• Sample of previous academic writing
• Highest qualification certificates and transcripts