Curriculum Developer
United States International University-Africa, is a Higher Learning Institution based in Nairobi, Kenya and is the most diverse university in East and Central Africa with about 7,000 students from over 60 nations, and a global network of more than 25,000 alumni. USIU-Africa is the only university in Sub-Saharan Africa whose degree programs are accredited by both the Kenya Government through the Commission for University Education (CUE), and by the American Government through the WASC Senior Colleges and Universities Commission (WSCUC).
In line with our commitment to providing quality, affordable education through world-class service delivery platforms, USIU-Africa is seeking to recruit a suitable and qualified candidate for the following position:
Curriculum Developer
Job Summary:
Reporting to the Director, Quality Assurance, the Curriculum Developer will provide technical support to faculty in the development, monitoring and evaluation of new degree programs in the university.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Plan for and coordinate new degree program development across the schools following the university strategic plan.
- Develop/adapt support materials for faculty working on new degree proposals.
- Access, interpret and, disseminate the requirements of the accrediting commissions on new degree proposals
- Provide oversight during the uploading of new degree proposals onto Box.com for WSCUC review.
- Plan, support and follow up the effecting of corrections suggested by accrediting commissions after review of new degree proposal.
- Support teams reviewing existing curricular (program assessment and review)
- Review curriculum change proposals for internal approvals.
- Support faculty and staff development/training in curriculum related issues.
- Liaise with Institutional Research Office to ensure relevant data for need assessment in the development of new degrees is gathered.
- Support the other engagements in the QA office.
- Engage with curriculum implementation through the teaching of two courses per academic year
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Director, Quality Assurance.
Skills required:
Minimum qualifications
PhD in Education with specialization in Curriculum Development/ Curriculum Studies and Instruction or a related area.
Minimum years of experience
Three (3) years university level teaching or curriculum development experience.
Competencies
- Excellent computer skills
- Excellent communication and writing skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- At least 5 years’ experience dealing directly with faculty (teaching staff at university level)
- Curriculum development and teaching experience at University level is an added advantage.
- Knowledge of Quality Assurance and Quality Enhancement systems at university level is an added advantage.
If you have the requisite qualifications and experience and desire to work as a team member in a modern, progressive, international, and multicultural institution where you can make a difference, please apply indicating in the subject line: ‘Curriculum Developer’. Interested applicants must provide a cover letter and a current CV, certified copies of educational certificates and transcripts, and addresses of three referees, telephone and e-mail contacts by 5.00pm, Thursday, October 30, 2025 to:
Director, Human Resource,
United States International University – Africa,
P. O. Box 14634-00800, Nairobi, Kenya
Email: [email protected]
Disclaimer: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
USIU-Africa is an equal opportunity employer
