Application Details:
Closing Date: 13 October 2023
Job Title: Online Teaching Assistant (Independent Contractor)
Monthly Remuneration: R16 292.80
Qualifications:
- Minimum of a Master’s degree in the subject you want to tutor or a PhD in Accounting Sciences.
- Registration with a Professional Body (e.g., SAICA, CIMA, CIA) is an advantage.
Contractual Status:
- Independent Contractor (not considered an employee).
- No entitlement to benefits like medical, office space, equipment, or leave.
Infrastructure:
You must provide your own computer, internet access, and office-related equipment.
Location: You will not be based at a UNISA campus or any location linked to the university.
Work Hours:
You must work a minimum of 20 hours per week.Work hours should be spread over most days of the week.Tasks include marking assignments, interacting with students on discussion forums, sending emails, etc.
Duties:
- Teaching Assistants (TAs) will have various responsibilities, including:
- Dedicating a minimum of 20 hours per week to TA tasks.
- Familiarizing themselves with the course content.
- Reviewing and providing feedback on study content and assessments.
- Attending online training.
- Contributing to the TA support site and assisting fellow TAs.Mentoring new TAs
- Contributing content or assessment questions as requested.Supporting and guiding approximately 250 assigned students.
- Facilitating online student discussion forums.
- Participating in grading and quality assurance.
- Providing personalized feedback to students.
- Responding to student queries within 24 to 48 hours.Interacting with the lead lecturer as directed.
- Fulfilling ad-hoc administrative tasks related to the TA role.
Competencies, Skills, and Attributes:
- Availability to work a minimum of 20 hours per week.
- Access to the internet at your own cost.
- Advanced computer skills, including Microsoft Excel and Teams.
- Commitment to meeting deadlines and a passion for student-centered learning.
- Excellent communication skills and proficiency in English (all communication is text-based).
- Former UNISA student experience is an advantage.
- Teaching experience is a plus.
- Willingness to undergo compulsory myunisa training on various aspects of tutoring.