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UNISA College of Law is hiring Teaching Assistants

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UNISA is the only publicly funded institution in South Africa dedicated to distance education.

In keeping with its mandate as a comprehensive, open and distance learning tertiary institution offering a variety of academic and career-focused programmes, the University is inviting applications for services as Online Teaching Assistants on an independent contract basis.

As an Independent Contractor you will:
• Not be regarded as an employee.


• Not be entitled to any benefits such as medical, office space, equipment, leave (including sick leave),
etc in terms of the UNISA’s conditions of service.


• Provide your own infrastructure i.e., your own computer, your own internet access, and any other
office-related equipment.


• Not be based at a Unisa campus or any location linked to the University.


• Work on your own time in completing teaching tasks online for a minimum of 20 hours a week (e.g.
marking of assignments, interacting with students on discussion forums, sending emails, etc). These
hours should preferably be spread over a few days per week.


DUTIES
Teaching Assistants will have the following duties:

  1. Familiarise yourself online with the subject content of the course.
  2. Familiarise yourself online with the pedagogical approach followed to teach the course.
  3. Familiarise yourself online with the myUnisa learning platform.
  4. Monitor student online learning for up to 200 students.
  5. Facilitate subject-related student online discussions.
  6. Mark (grade) student online assignments
  7. Give feedback on student online assignments.
  8. Respond online to student queries.
  9. Provide student support online.
  10. Participate in online teaching assistant training sessions.
  11. Interact frequently online with the lead lecturer.
  12. Fulfil administrative tasks relating to Teaching Assistants
  13. Mandatory attendance and participation in one contact Teaching Assistant information session
    (where contracts will be signed).

Transport to information session venue and accommodation will be at your own cost.


To be considered as an independent contractor Teaching Assistant, applicants must apply online,
reside in South Africa and not currently be employed permanently or on a fixed term contract by
Unisa.


Applicants must supply certified copies of their highest qualification as well as ID document/passport, with valid residential permit and comprehensive CV.

They must also meet the requirements below:


• Ongoing access to an internet connected computer (20 hours/week minimum)
• Ongoing access to the internet at own cost


• Own copies of software packages that may be required for teaching e.g. Adobe Professional Suite,
Internet browsers, Word processing


• Advanced computer skills i.e. no training will be provided in using software packages, Internet sites
or email.


• Commitment to meeting deadlines and a passion for student-centered learning
• Advanced communication skills and proficiency in English (all student communication will be text
based writing by email, forums or assignment feedback documents)


• Being a former Unisa student would be an advantage owing to operational knowledge of the myUnisa
platform.
• Teaching experience will be an advantage.

Please clarify in your CV the nature of your computer and internet connection; the nature of the
software packages installed on your computer; the nature of your computer skills and knowledge of
software packages; the nature of your knowledge of myUnisa; and the nature of your teaching
experience.

Requirements:

• Minimum of Masters degree but preferably PhD, within the discipline of Law, Criminology,
Penology/Corrections, Security or Police Science.


• Practical experience, such as experience as a prosecutor, police official, correctional services official,
security specialist, probation officer, social worker, or further qualifications, such as that of candidate
attorney or admitted attorney will be beneficial.


• Certified advanced computer literacy.


To apply:
• complete the application form below. Motivate why you think you should be considered. The
completed application form must be accompanied by the following documents:

  1. A comprehensive curriculum vitae
  2. Certified copy (within the previous six months) of highest educational qualification
  3. certified copy (within the previous three months) of academic transcript.
  4. Certified copy (within the previous six months) of your identity document/passport
    residential permit
  5. Proof of SAQA verification of foreign qualifications.

The required documents should be submitted as a single file (one attachment) to the email provided
below.

UNISA reserves the right to authenticate all qualifications without any further consent from the applicant.
Late, incomplete, and incorrect applications will not be considered.

Appointments will be made in accordance with Unisa’s Employment Equity Plan and other applicable
legislation.

We welcome applications from persons with disabilities.

Monthly remuneration: R15 585.60 for a maximum of five months per semester – conditional on activation of TA role, not on contract date

Closing Date: 10 February 2023 (Application must be emailed before close of business at 16:00)

Enquiries: Ms Mildred Moshodi
Tel: 012 429 8396

The applications should be emailed to: [email protected]


Assumption of duty: The shortlisted candidates will have to undergo virtual interviews and thereafter they
will attend online training that will equip them with all the relevant information to assist them to understand their roles.

Completion of the prescribed training on various aspects of tutoring is compulsory. Appointments will only be finalised and activated after the successful completion of online training.


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