The University of South Africa (UNISA) invites suitably qualified applicants to apply for E-Tutor vacancies.
Closing date: 26 March 2025
E-Tutor vacancies
UNISA is the 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 programmes, the University is inviting applicants for services as Online Teaching Assistant on an independent contract basis.
- Gross Remuneration: R11202.80 per month
General requirements:
- Experience with teaching in an ODeL environment.
- Qualifications as per specific requirements are determined by the College on the Unisa website.
E-TUTOR will have the following duties:
- 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.
- Respond to students’ queries within 48 hours.
REQUIREMENTS:
To be considered as an E-Tutor you must meet the following requirements:
- A Master’s degree but preferably a PhD in Computer Science.
- A research reflection and portfolio for both academic and non-academic.
- Not be a Unisa Fixed Term or Permanent staff member.
- Ongoing access to Internet connection at your own cost.
- Own copies of software packages that may be required for teaching e.g. Internet browsers, word processing etc.
- Please do not apply If you are currently appointed as a Unisa e-tutor or Teaching Assistant.
SKILLS REQUIRED:
- 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 Moodle and discussion forums).
- Commitment to meeting deadlines and a passion for student-centred 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, leave (including sick leave), in terms of the UNISA conditions of service.
- Be expected to provide your own infrastructure i.e. your own computer, your own Internet access, workspace and any other office-related equipment.
- Work in your own time in completing online teaching tasks to a total of five days in a week (a minimum of an hour per day) (including marking).
How to apply
To apply, you need to do the following:
- Complete the form below (see the last page)
- Please attached scanned certified copies of your qualifications,ID,Academic transcript and work permit (within the previous three months)
- Comprehensive curriculum vitae
- The required documents should be submitted as a single file (one attachment) to the email provided below
The applications should be emailed to: CSETETUTOR@unisa.ac.za
Assumption of duty: The shortlisted candidates will have to undergo a virtual interview and training. Completion of the prescribed training on various aspects of Teaching Assistant is compulsory.
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Appointments will only be finalised and activated after the successful completion of online training. UNISA reserves the right to authenticate all qualifications without any further consent from the applicant.
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Late, incomplete, and incorrect applications will not be considered.
