Job Title Academic Facilitator: Academic Language and Literacy (25 hours per week) (Academic year) (Job ID: 5863)
Organizational Unit University of the Free State -> Vice-Rector: Academic -> Centre for Teaching and Learning -> Academic Language and Literacy Development
Contract Type Permanent
Occupational Level Semi-Skilled
Location Qwaqwa Campus - Qwaqwa, FS ZA (Primary)
Closing Date 30/8/2024
Assumption of duties: 01 October 2024 or as soon as possible.
Closing date: 30 August 2024.
Salary: The salary is available on request.
Description
This post was previously advertised as Job ID 5774. All applications received in response to the previous advertisements, will automatically be considered again. Previous applicants therefore do not need to reapply.
KINDLY TAKE NOTE: Applications may only be submitted online through the official UFS vacancy website: https://ufs.hua.hrsmart.com/hr/ats/JobSearch/viewAll - Applications submitted through any other platform will not be considered.
Duties and responsibilities:
• Facilitate English Academic Literacy and/or General English Language classes.
• Plan contact sessions and educational material in consultation with the module coordinator.
• Keep a time schedule and meet deadlines.
• Assess and mark subject content (in close collaboration with the module coordinator)
• Offer consultation sessions in the Write Site (where applicable).
• Ensure proper written and oral communication with students.
• Maintain sensitivity towards students who experience problems.
• Maintain appropriate discipline in classroom sessions to facilitate teaching and learning.
• Be available for online consultation after contact sessions (where applicable).
• Contribute to the finalisation and improvement of study guides (where applicable).
• Assist with research projects in the ALLD (where applicable).
• Keep student records in terms of marks and attendance.
• Execute formal administrative and organisational tasks in relation to Academic Language and Literacy Development.
• Moderate assessment and observe facilitators on the courses (if needed).
Inherent Job requirements:
• A Bachelor’s Degree/ Advance Diploma/ B Tech Degree/ Postgraduate Certificate, or any other relevant degree on NQF level 7.
• A good academic record.
Recommendations:
• English at third-year level OR appropriate qualification, e.g., TEFL/ CELTA/ TESOL
• Appropriate post-graduate qualification
• Teaching experience on an English literacy programme
• Teaching qualification
• Teaching and/or facilitation and/or tutoring and/or teaching assistant experience.
Competencies
Key Competencies Required:
• Results-oriented:
- The ability to set high standards, establish tough goals, and to work to achieve success.
- The ability to cope with a frequently changing environment and to adapt to evolving situations.
• Strategic thinking:
- The ability to deal with several activities at a time.
- The ability to plan work and to follow plans.
• Business Acumen:
- The ability to adhere to rules and strictly follow work regulations.
- Proficient in using MS Office.
• Leading:
- The ability to be cooperative with others, display a good-natured attitude, and encourage people to work together.
• Building coalitions:
- The ability to make decisions through consultation, collaboration, and working with close supervision.
- The ability to interact with others and establish personal connections with people.
Required Documents
Please ensure that all relevant documentation is attached to your application.
• A detailed curriculum vitae and cover letter.
• Copies of qualifications (please provide the SAQA accreditation in the case of foreign qualifications).
• Copies of all academic records (applicable where inherently required).
• A copy of your identity document (ID or passport in the case of foreign nationals).
• Proof of registration with a Professional Body (if applicable).
• A copy of your driver’s license (if applicable).
• Confirmation of employment from current employer / last employer if unemployed (only applicable to external applicants).
Fringe benefits:
(Subject to specific conditions): pension scheme, medical aid scheme, group life insurance, housing allowance, leave and sick leave, service bonus and study benefits.
Enquiries:
For enquiries, please feel free to contact 051 401 9810 or email MofoloNG@ufs.ac.za or Recruit@ufs.ac.za. Additionally, kindly contact 051 401 9813/ 9814/ 2979 / 7659/ 9848 for assistance.
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