UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH AFRICA: ONLINE INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS (E-TUTORS) APPLY NOW
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH AFRICA: ONLINE INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS (E-TUTORS) APPLY NOW
(Ref.DTjika.etutorCEMS/Dec2024)
Closing Date: 14 July 2023 at 16:00
Gross Remuneration: R 8760.38
UNISA is a publicly funded institution in South Africa dedicated to open and distance education. In keeping with its mandate as a comprehensive, open, and distance e-learning tertiary institution offering a variety of academic and career-focused programs, the University is inviting applicants for services as Online Tutors (E-tutors) on an independent contract basis.
General requirements:
Experience with teaching in an ODeL environment. Qualifications as per specific requirements are determined by the College on the Unisa website.
E-Tutors will have the following duties:
• To deliver the content and the Pedagogy of the Subject.
• Provide students with online academic and technical support.
• Facilitate online delivery of tutorials.
• Manage students’ online learning experiences.
• Facilitate students’ online interactions with their peers.
REQUIREMENTS:
• Not be a Unisa Fixed Term or Permanent staff member.
• Ongoing access to an Internet connection at your own cost.
• Own copies of software packages that may be required for teaching e.g. Internet browsers, word processing, etc.
• Only applicants with the relevant qualifications will be considered.
• Please do not apply If you are currently appointed as a Unisa e-tutor or Teaching Assistant.
• Willingness to take the module-specific assessment and tutor development training.
SKILLS REQUIREMENT :
• Advanced computer and Internet skills i.e. no training will be provided in using software packages, Internet sites, or emails.
• Advanced communication skills and proficiency in English (students' communication will mostly be text-based via my Unisa and discussion forums).
• Commitment to meeting deadlines and a passion for student-centered learning.
• Friendly, patient, and sensitive to a diversity of students. As an Independent Contractor, you will:
• not be regarded as an employee of Unisa.
• Not be entitled to any benefits such as medical aid, office space, equipment, or leave (including sick leave), in terms of the UNISA conditions of service.
• Be expected to provide your infrastructure i.e. your computer, your Internet access, workspace, and any other office-related equipment.
• Work on your own time in completing online teaching tasks for a total of five days a week (a minimum of an hour per day) (excluding marking).
E-tutoring positions are available in the College of Economic and Management Sciences in the following Department:
UNISA reserves the right not to make an appointment and correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If you have not been contacted within 4 months after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was not successful.
To apply, you need to do the following:
1) Complete the form below (see the last page)
2) Attach scanned certified copies of the following documents:
• certified copy (within the previous three months) of highest educational qualification. • certified copy (within the previous three months) of academic transcript.
• certified copy (within the previous three months) of your identity document/passport. • certified copy (within the previous three months) of your valid permit (foreign applicants).
• certified copy (within the previous three months) of SAQA verification of foreign qualifications (if applicable)
3) Comprehensive curriculum vitae.
4) NB; The required documents should be submitted as a single file (one attachment) to the email provided.
5) Merge and name attached e.g. Name and surnames
General Enquiries: Mr. MD Tjikana: Tel: (012) 481 2913 Applications should be emailed to: Use the link below for record purposes: E-Tutor application form and forward your CV and certified copies of your qualifications to email provided next to College Department https://forms.office.com/r/pFmx2D4zCx
•Finance, Risk Management, and Banking: frmb.cemsetutors@unisa.ac.za
• Economics: ecs.cemsetutors@unisa.ac.za
• Decision Sciences: dcs.cemsetutors@unisa.ac.za
Assumption of duty: The shortlisted candidates will have to undergo a tutor development program. Completion of the prescribed training on various aspects of tutoring is compulsory. Appointments will only be finalized and activated after the successful completion of online training
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