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Lyceum College invites applications from academically strong and professionally experienced individuals to serve as Module Leaders within the Faculty of Humanities. This role is central to the academic integrity, quality and delivery of the modules offered across our Humanities programmes.
Module Leaders oversee the full academic lifecycle of a module, including curriculum oversight, assessment design, teaching, marking, student support, and ongoing module improvement. They ensure that all academic activities align with institutional quality standards and regulatory expectations relevant to private higher education.
This opportunity is ideal for committed academics and industry experts who are passionate about contributing to high-quality distance learning.
Module Leaders are considered internal academic staff of the College, even when appointed as sessional or independent contractors. The role requires strict alignment with institutional quality assurance policies, regulatory standards, and Lyceum’s academic governance framework.
Teaching and Assessment Areas (Thematic Clusters)
We are recruiting Module Leaders in the following areas:
Criminal Justice and Policing Sciences
Policing Practice
Criminal Justice
Metropolitan and Traffic Policing
Criminology
Crime Prevention Strategies
Police Ethics, Professional Conduct and Liability
Community Policing
Supervisory Practice for Law Enforcement
Media Relations for Law Enforcement
Road Safety and Traffic Management Systems
Advanced Traffic Science
Advanced Fleet Management for Law Enforcement Practice
Evidence- Based Traffic Policing
Police Liability Issues
Police Supervisory Practice
Safety, Risk and Disaster Management
Disaster Management
Safety Management
Occupational Health and Safety
Environmental Health and Safety
Incident Management
Risk Management
Event Risk Management
Legal Practice and Paralegal Studies
Introduction to South African Law
Criminal Law
Criminal Procedure
Commercial Law
Law of Evidence
Office Management for Paralegal Practice
Conveyancing, Wills and Estate Matters
Debt Recovery
Civil Litigation
Wills and Estate Management
Introduction to Accounting for Legal Practice
Property Law
Conveyancing Practice
Management, Administration and Public Relations
Management Principles and Techniques
Human Resource Management in Law Enforcement
Public Relations and Branding
Professional Communication
Law and Procedure of Meetings
Project Management
Corporate Social Responsibility
Information and Communication Technology
Research and Foundational Skills
Research Methods
Academic and Digital Literacy
Key Responsibilities
Delivering high-quality teaching and academic support in their assigned module.
Designing, setting, reviewing and updating assessments, including exams and assignments.
Marking all assessments within required timelines and ensuring academic integrity.
Preparing learning materials, lecture content and teaching resources that are current, relevant and academically sound.
Monitoring student performance, identifying at-risk learners, and providing appropriate support interventions.
Updating module content and participating in curriculum review and improvement processes.
Submitting assessments for internal moderation and addressing moderator feedback when required.
Maintaining accurate academic records and supporting compliance and quality assurance processes.
Participating in programme review and academic governance activities where required.
Collaborate with the Programme Coordinator and faculty teams to drive academic excellence and continuous improvement.
Maintain accurate records and contribute to institutional reporting and compliance requirements.
Required Competencies
Applicants must demonstrate:
Strong subject-matter expertise and the ability to integrate theory with practical application.
Excellent teaching, facilitation, and presentation skills suited to distance and blended learning environments.
Competence in curriculum development, assessment design, marking, and moderation.
Clear understanding of higher education regulatory frameworks and quality assurance principles.
Proficiency with digital learning technologies and online teaching platforms.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and academic writing skills.
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and student engagement abilities.
Ability to identify and support at-risk students.
Strong organisational and administrative skills with the ability to meet deadlines.
Commitment to academic integrity, professionalism, and continuous improvement.
Ability to collaborate effectively and contribute meaningfully to academic governance structures.
Requirements
Minimum Requirements
A 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 applicable regulatory standards, and academic quality assurance frameworks.
Computer literacy with access to a laptop/desktop and reliable internet connection.
Ability to meet deadlines and incorporate revisions where required.
Added Advantage
Doctorate in the relevant field or working towards one
Experience in distance education institutions
Previous work with private higher education institutions
Application Process
Interested applicants are invited to submit:
A cover letter indicating the thematic clusters and specific modules they are applying to lead and summarising their relevant expertise.
A comprehensive CV that includes a full academic and professional history.
Copies of their qualifications.
Academic transcripts for all completed qualifications.