Academic Facilitator (25 Hours per week, Academic Year) at University of the Free State

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:

•  Bachelor’s degree or an advanced diploma/BTech degree/postgraduate certificate on NQF Level 7.
•  A good academic record.

Recommendations:

•  English at third-year level OR appropriate qualification, e.g., TEFL/ CELTA/ TESOL
•  TEFL qualification or 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 tools.

Competencies
Key Competencies:

 Results Orientated: 

•  The ability to set high standards, establish tough goals, and 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. 
•  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.