TEACHING ASSISTANTS NEEDED
To apply, you need to meet the following inherent requirements:
be in the final year of your undergraduate study
OR a postgrad student in 2024:
be enrolled as a UFS student and be able to provide proof of registration in 2024;
have at least 1 year of tutoring, facilitating, or teaching experience as part of a certified programme.(Tutoring students in your personal capacity in your free time is unfortunately not seen as certified tutorial experience): and
be proficient in English.
To apply, you need the following competencies:
excellent communication skills;
Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Powerpoint), navigating
the internet and Blackboard for facilitating classes;
time management skills;
excellent writing skills in English;
ability to work, independently, as well as in a team;
ability to work respectfully with individuals of all Cultures and backgrounds, perspectives and abilities: and
experience in conducting online and face-to-face classes.
If your application is successful, you will need to avail 25 hours per week (5 hours per day) for this position. You will thus have to find a balance between your studies and work duties/responsibilities as required within this position. Also note that this is not a remote working position, thus you will be required to report to campus for work engagements.
Please note that foreign national students may not work more than 20 hours per week, in accordance with national labour law. The Teaching Assistant appointment on the Bloemfontein campus is a fixed 25 hours per week contract.
Your duties/responsibilities are as follows:
- Facilitating online and face-to-face Classes
- Marking online assessments (Blackboard)
- Reviewing module content
- Attending Teaching Assistant training
- Attending UFSS1504/1522 webinars
- Attending UFSS1504/1522 face-to-face learning experiences.
Experience you will gain:
- Professional and personal development
- Career development
- Develop your graduate attributes (problem solving, ethical reasoning, community engagement, critical thinking, oral and written communication, entrepreneurial mindset)
- Digital skills development
The application must be accompanied by your CV, academic record, and proof of certified tutoring or facilitating experience (if you are not studying Education). Complete the application online by using the following the following Link:
Closing date: 30 September 2023
Enquiries: Contact Nolwando Matshikiza: MatshikizaN@ufs.ac.za OR 051 401 2027.
Your CV will be reviewed, and you will receive communication should you be invited to an interview. Should you not receive communication by 06 October 2023, please accept your application as unsuccessful