Academic Facilitator for Mathematics in Access, 2 positions

Faculty Natural and Agricultural  Sciences
Department Mathematics

 Qwaqwa Campus

Academic Facilitator for Mathematics in Access (25 hours per week) (academic year) (2 positions)

Job-ID: 2235

Duties and responsibilities:

Facilitate the development module in Mathematics in the University Preparation Programme (UPP) and BSc Extended Programmes.

Assist with assessment.

Monitor the academic needs of this cohort of Mathematics students in collaboration with the module coordinators.

Provide general administrative assistance.

Inherent requirements:

• B-degree with first year Mathematics.
• A good academic record.

Required competencies:

Advanced computer skills in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, email and the internet.

Good interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written) and the ability to function with ease in the University`s richly diverse working environment.

Ability to function independently, as well as in a team.

Good organisational skills and ability to function under pressure.

Recommendation:

B-degree with second year Mathematics.

Proven knowledge of the University Access Programmes.

Experience with regards to open learning/outcomes-based learning and related methodology.

Experience in the facilitation or lecturing of all mathematics disciplines in a special access program.

Proven experience in the use of Blackboard and PeopleSoft.

Assumption of duties: 

As soon possible

Closing date: 

23 February 2018

Salary:

The salary scale is available on request. For any further enquiries, please feel free to contact 058 7185096/7

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

General:
The University reserves the right not to fill the post. The University subscribes to and applies the principles prescribed by the Employment Equity Act. Preference will be given to candidates from the designated groups, in accordance with the principles of the aforementioned act and the employee profile of the specific department / division.

Applications may only be submitted online. All applications must be accompanied by the following:

A detailed curriculum vitae and cover letter.

Copies of all academic records.

Copies of qualifications (please provide the SAQA accreditation in the case of foreign qualifications).

A copy of your identity document (ID).

Applications that are incomplete, or sent by fax or e-mail, will not be considered. Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. Should you not be contacted within six weeks of the closing date for applications, you may assume that your application was unsuccessful.