External Moderators – Faculty of Humanities 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.With thousands of students empowered to achieve their goals, we provide an innovative platform for success.Experience a learning environment that prioritises your growth and career advancement while giving you the freedom to learn on your terms.Job Description This is a remote position. Lyceum College invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced academic professionals to serve as External Moderators within the Faculty of Humanities. Moderators play a critical quality assurance role, ensuring the credibility, fairness and academic integrity of our assessments across all Humanities programmes.Moderators provide independent oversight of assessment instruments and marked scripts, validate the quality of marking, and support continuous improvement through expert developmental feedback to internal examiners and Module Leaders.Please note: Individuals appointed as External Moderators may not simultaneously serve as Module Leaders or internal academic markers within the same programme or qualification.Moderation Areas (Thematic Clusters) We are seeking moderators with expertise in the following clusters:1. Criminal Justice and Policing Sciences Criminal JusticeMetropolitan and Traffic PolicingCriminologyPolice Ethics, Professional Conduct and LiabilityCommunity PolicingSupervisory Practice for Law EnforcementMedia Relations for Law EnforcementRoad Safety and Traffic Management SystemsAdvanced Traffic ScienceAdvanced Fleet Management for Law Enforcement PracticeEvidence- Based Traffic PolicingPolice Liability IssuesPolice Supervisory Practice 2. Safety, Risk and Disaster Management Disaster ManagementSafety ManagementOccupational Health and SafetyEnvironmental Health and Safety 3. Legal Practice and Paralegal Studies Introduction to South African LawCriminal LawCriminal ProcedureCommercial LawLaw of EvidenceOffice Management for Paralegal PracticeConveyancing, Wills and Estate MattersDebt RecoveryWills and Estate ManagementIntroduction to Accounting for Legal PracticeProperty Law 4. Management, Administration and Public Relations Management Principles and TechniquesHuman Resource Management in Law EnforcementPublic Relations and BrandingProfessional CommunicationLaw and Procedure of MeetingsProject ManagementCorporate Social ResponsibilityInformation and Communication Technology 5. Research and Foundational Skills Research MethodsAcademic and Digital Literacy Key Responsibilities Pre-Assessment Moderation Review draft examination papers, and other assessments for accuracy, academic integrity, clarity and relevance.Confirm alignment between learning outcomes, module content and assessment tasks.Evaluate marking rubrics and memos for fairness, consistency and appropriate cognitive level.Recommend improvements to language, structure, difficulty weighting and overall design. Post-Assessment Moderation Review samples of marked scripts across all grade bands.Verify consistency, fairness and accuracy of marking.Identify irregularities or risks related to academic integrity.Recommend remarking where necessary to ensure fairness and compliance. Mentorship and Developmental Support Provide constructive feedback to internal examiners and Module Leaders.Offer guidance on improving assessment design, marking quality and academic rigour.Assist in building capacity in assessment practices within the faculty. Reporting and Quality Assurance Submit detailed moderation reports timeously.Flag concerns relating to assessment quality, misalignment or academic risk.Support institutional quality assurance processes and regulatory compliance. Requirements A Master’s degree in a relevant Humanities field (essential).At least three years’ experience in higher education teaching and assessment.Strong expertise in assessment design, marking, and moderation.Solid understanding of CHE standards, NQF levels and quality assurance principles.Excellent academic writing, analytical and communication skills.Ability to provide impartial and development-focused evaluation.Access to a laptop/desktop and reliable internet connection. Added Advantage Doctorate in the relevant field or working towards oneExperience moderating for private higher education institutionsExperience in distance environmentsPrevious work with public higher education institutionsPrior involvement in external quality assurance or accreditation processes. Application Process Interested applicants are invited to submit:• A cover letter indicating the thematic clusters and specific modules they are applying to moderate.• A comprehensive CV that includes a full academic and professional history.• Copies of their qualifications.• Academic transcripts for all completed qualifications.• A summary of previous moderation or assessment experience.Only complete applications will be considered. #J-18808-Ljbffr