Call For Applications! UNISA is inviting applications for services as Online Teaching Assistants on an independent contract basis.
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
Qualification Requirements:
- Meet the College specific minimum appointment criteria
- Have ongoing access to an internet connected computer
- Be available to work a minimum of 20 hours per week, spread over most days of the week
- Have ongoing access to the internet at own cost
- Possess own copies of software packages that may be required for teaching e.g. Internet browsers, Word processing
- Have advanced computer skills, including of Microsoft Word and Adobe Acrobat – note: no training on using software packages and applications will be provided
- Be committed to meeting deadlines and have a passion for student-centred learning
- Have excellent communication skills and proficiency in English (all communication will be written)
- Being a former Unisa student would be an advantage owing to operational knowledge of the myUnisa platform
- Teaching experience will be an advantage
- Reside in South Africa
- Not currently hold a permanent or fixed term contract employment of Unisa
Please Note
- Teaching Assistants and E-Tutors currently contracted should not apply.