Curriculum and Program Development Team Lead

Position Purpose:

The Curriculum and Program Development Team Lead will spearhead the design, development, and enhancement of curricula for both Summer School and evening continuing education courses. This role requires a candidate with a passion for education, a keen understanding of diverse learning needs, and the ability to collaborate with faculty and industry experts to deliver high-quality educational experiences.

Key Accountabilities:

Curriculum Design and Development:

• Lead the creation and continuous improvement of course curricula, ensuring alignment with CES's educational objectives and the evolving needs of learners.
• Incorporate innovative teaching methodologies and technologies to enhance learning outcomes.

Program Management:

• Oversee the planning and execution of Summer School and evening courses, ensuring a diverse and relevant course offering.
• Collaborate with administrative staff to manage course schedules, resources, and logistics.

Faculty Collaboration:

• Work closely with LUMS faculty, alumni, and industry professionals to develop and deliver courses.
• Provide guidance and support to instructors to maintain high teaching standards.

Quality Assurance:

• Establish and implement evaluation processes to assess program effectiveness and learner satisfaction.
• Gather feedback from participants and stakeholders to inform continuous improvement efforts.

Stakeholder Engagement:

• Build and maintain relationships with educational institutions, industry partners, and community organizations to identify emerging educational needs and opportunities for collaboration.
• Represent CES at events, workshops, and conferences to promote programs and initiatives.
• Supervisor may assign you additional tasks as deemed necessary

Behaviours:

• Pro-active
• Integrity
• Problem-solving

Knowledge and Skills:

• Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel
• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in educational technologies and learning management systems.
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work flexibly during evening and weekend hours during the programme.

Education:

Master's degree in Education, Curriculum Development, or a related field.

Experience:

• Minimum of 3 to 5 years of experience in curriculum design and program development, preferably within continuing education or higher education settings.
• Demonstrated experience in leading educational programs and managing teams.
• Strong understanding of adult learning principles and diverse instructional methodologies

What We Offer:

A Learning Ecosystem

LUMS offers a dynamic work culture that encourages learning and innovation, skills development, and contribution to areas beyond your job role. You will have the opportunity to learn and interact with the best academic minds in Pakistan, as well as to work with highly experienced professionals.

Intellectual Freedom

We believe in the pursuit of knowledge, provide the freedom to explore across different disciplines and value the diverse expression of all community members for mutual learning and advancement.

Campus Perks

The LUMS campus offers all the facilities and amenities of a world-class university, including a Sports Complex offering international standard courts for badminton, squash, tennis, basketball and volleyball, a FINA certified 25M swimming pool, and separate gyms for women and men. In addition to the LUMS Dining Center, there is a variety of eateries across campus offering popular cuisines, a breath-taking mosque, a medical center, the LUMS Library, car parking as well as transport facilities for females, and a professionally run Day Care Center for children of community members.

Discounts

LUMS also provides a wide range of corporate discounts and internal educational discounts to its community as a token of each member's value to our community. Our internal educational discounts include waiver of undergraduate tuition fees of employees' children studying at LUMS, scholarships for master's programs in several schools, and executive development programs offered by the nationally recognized Rausing Executive Development Center (REDC).

LUMS is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to building an inclusive workplace for all our employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, religion, caste, ethnicity, age, non-disqualifying physical or psychological disability or social status. Candidates belonging to minority groups are encouraged to apply.