University of Johannesburg

Position Summary

Campus: Auckland Park Kingsway Campus

Remuneration: Market related

EE position: EE

Level: Skilled

Introduction

The University of Johannesburg (UJ) is a vibrant and cosmopolitan university anchored in Africa and intent on global excellence and stature. With an emphasis on independent thinking, sustainable development, and multiple partnerships, UJ is an international university of choice.

Job description

The Council of the University of Johannesburg has declared the University as a mandatory vaccination site as per the applicable policy ((https://www.uj.ac.za/covid-19/).) All applications and offers of employment is dependent upon compliance with the said policy

The primary role of the UJELP Tutor is to support the Socio Academic Development of international students in a contact classroom situation and /or in an online learning setting by providing tutorial services for students enrolled in the University of Johannesburg English Language Programme (UJELP). This position requires the tutor to have good communication skills and the ability to adapt his or her facilitation methods to meet the needs of the student, as well as have a desire to see students succeed at the university. The tutor may be required to implement limited instructional activities in both individual and group tutorial sessions in online/ contact fashion. He/she may be asked to assist with additional tasks to support various pedagogical needs expressed by lecturers of the three-modules course (Elementary, Intermediate and Advanced) at the request of the course coordinator or the HOD.

Some responsibilities of the tutor are listed below:

Tutoring Duties

Teaching and Learning:

· Loading PowerPoint lessons on LMS.

· Scheduling lessons for the required date and time.

· Assisting in gathering daily classwork results from LMS and entering it into excel marksheet.

· Assist with group work activities in or outside the classroom.

· Respond to specific student queries virtually on real time or in contact session especially for emergent speakers.

· Assist with pre-exam revision.

· Arrange handouts for tutor session and or online materials distribution.

· Collect and collate material for student handbooks.

· Support classes from level one to six when deemed necessary.

· Bridging, lessons, and homework support.

· Participate in marks consolidation, checking and calculations.

· Guide and facilitate students learning through difficult material both online and in contact.

· Submit completed tutoring reports for all sessions within three days to coordinator and or HOD.

· Participate actively during orientation.

Communication:

· Assist in handling students’ query regarding lesson content / or offering to clarify lesson instructions.

· Make follow-ups on challenged students extra tasks given by the lecturer and ensure these are submitted on time.

· Assist students with U-Link and /or Library registrations.

· Assist student with basic computer literacies.

· Provide adequate notice to UJELP coordinator or HOD for any class or computer-lab shift absences.

Research:

· To search and find quality pieces (video/pictures/ audio) for lessons as requested beforehand.

· Search for appropriate literature and material aligned to EFL and language testing.

Additional Academic Development and Support

· Handle boarding to UJELP online system, email activation.

· Respond to specific inquiries and requests from “outbound” student in an expected timely manner.

· Online submissions, video production, MS Teams for test and exam.

Troubleshooting for academic and personal matters

· Actively engage students by asking questions that will facilitate their understanding.

· Encourage students to improve their study methods.

· Maintain a professional attitude and helpful behaviour.

· Provide constructive and accurate feedback on all tutoring records.

· Manage tutoring appointments in a dependable manner and communicate any schedule changes with all parties involved.

· Excellent interpersonal, organizational and communication skills.

· Attend UJELP training workshops and meetings as required.

· Uphold Academic Integrity policies of the university.

· Respect of cultural and individual differences.

Minimum requirements

Diploma / Degree (preferred major: English / or EILTS/ TEOFL/ online teaching English).
Proven skills on excellent command of written and spoken English.
A minimum of 1 year in mentoring or tutoring experience.

Recommendations:

Friendly and approachable to students.
Patient with good listening skills

Competencies:

English language (writing, reading, speaking and listening) - HIGH
Familiarity with google class, MS Teams, ZOOM, etc. - MEDIUM
Computer skills (MS Office) - MEDIUM
Excellent attitude toward customer service (students) - HIGH
Teamwork and Ethics - HIGH
Knowledge of French or Portuguese language - MEDIUM

Application:

Please send your CV with details of at least two contactable references to Ms Lebohang Mpeta, UJ HR, at lmpeta@uj.ac.za , University of Johannesburg.

Your application, comprising of a detailed Curriculum Vitae as well as the names and full contact details (including telephone numbers and e-mail addresses) of at least three traceable and credible referees must be uploaded before or on the closing date of the advertised post. Please also attach the following: a copy of your highest academic qualification, proof of registration with professional bodies you might belong to and if applying for an academic position, a list of accredited research output and/ or a portfolio of your creative output.

Please note that the University is obligated, in terms of recent amendments to the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Related Matters) Amendment Act 2021 (Act 13 of 2021), to assess all prospective employees (including applicants) against the National Register for Sex Offenders (NRSO). The outcome of such an assessment may have an impact upon possible employment with the University.

For more information, please review the following link: Justice/Criminal/NRSO.

If you require technical support / assistance on the UJ e-recruitment website, please contact our service provider PNET on the following contact details: 0861 227337/010 140 3099 or email ujsupport@pnet.co.za.

Candidates may be subjected to appropriate psychometric testing and other selection instruments.

In conjunction to merit on the basis of qualifications, experience and proven achievements the University of Johannesburg is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities and those individuals from the historically disadvantaged groups. As necessitated by operational requirements the University reserves the right not to make an appointment to positions advertised. If you have not received a response from the University within 8 weeks of the closing date, you should assume that your application has been unsuccessful.

Position Summary

Introduction

Job description

The Council of the University of Johannesburg has declared the University as a mandatory vaccination site as per the applicable policy ((https://www.uj.ac.za/covid-19/).) All applications and offers of employment is dependent upon compliance with the said policy

Minimum requirements

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UJELP TUTOR (Contract Position)

Position Summary

Introduction

Job description

The Council of the University of Johannesburg has declared the University as a mandatory vaccination site as per the applicable policy ((https://www.uj.ac.za/covid-19/).) All applications and offers of employment is dependent upon compliance with the said policy

Minimum requirements

Application:

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