Curriculum Development Specialist at Athena Institute of Business & Technology – Apply Now

Job Description

• The Curriculum Development Specialist will be responsible for designing, reviewing, and improving academic and professional curricula to ensure alignment with institutional goals, industry standards, and learner needs.
• The role involves working closely with faculty, subject matter experts, and programme managers to develop high-quality, outcome-driven learning programmes.

Responsibilities

• Design, review, and update curricula for academic and professional programmes.
• Develop learning objectives, course outlines, lesson plans, and assessment frameworks.
• Ensure curricula align with regulatory, accreditation, and quality assurance standards.
• Collaborate with facilitators and subject experts to integrate best practices in teaching and learning.
• Incorporate innovative and learner-centred approaches, including blended and digital learning methods.
• Conduct needs assessments and curriculum evaluations to inform continuous improvement.
• Prepare curriculum documentation and reports for internal and external stakeholders.

Requirements
Education:

• Minimum of a PhD degree in Education, Curriculum Studies, Instructional Design, Social Sciences, or a related field.

Experience:

• 3–5 years’ experience in curriculum development, instructional design, or academic programme development.
• Experience working with higher education institutions, training organisations, or professional learning programmes is desirable.

Other Requirements:

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
• Experience with accreditation or programme validation processes is an advantage.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Skills:

• Strong curriculum design and instructional design skills.
• Excellent analytical, writing, and documentation abilities.
• Good understanding of adult learning principles and competency-based education.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams.
• Strong project management and organisational skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office and learning management systems (LMS) is an advantage.

Remuneration

• Competitive and commensurate with qualification and experience.