UNISA e Tutor Vacancies for 2023

We are excited to announce that applications for the vacant position of UNISA e-Tutor for the year 2023 are now open.

The University of South Africa (UNISA), a publicly funded institution dedicated to open and distance education, invites applications for Online Tutors (E-tutors) on an independent contract basis. This recruitment is specifically for the College of Economic and Management Sciences, under the School of Economic and Financial Sciences.

Benefits of being a UNISA e Tutor

As an E-tutor at UNISA, you will have the opportunity to:

• Deliver subject matter content and pedagogy to students.
• Provide online academic and technical support to students.
• Facilitate the online delivery of tutorials.
• Manage students’ online learning experiences.
• Facilitate online interactions among students.

Eligibility for UNISA e Tutor Position

The basic requirements for this position are:

• Experience with teaching in an Open Distance e-Learning (ODeL) environment.
• Not being a UNISA Fixed Term or Permanent staff member.
• Ongoing access to an Internet connection at your own cost.
• Own copies of software packages that may be required for teaching, such as internet browsers and word processing.
• Willingness to undergo module-specific assessment and tutor development training.

In addition to these requirements, there are module-specific eligibility criteria based on the field of study, which include, but are not limited to:

Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Operations Research, Physics, Quantitative Management, Statistics, Economics, Finance, Investments, Risk Management, and Insurance.

Please note that as an Independent Contractor, you will not be considered an employee of UNISA and will not be entitled to benefits such as medical aid, office space, equipment, or leave, as per the UNISA conditions of service. You will be responsible for providing your own infrastructure, including a computer, internet access, workspace, and any other office-related equipment.

Application Procedure for UNISA e Tutor Vacancy

To apply for the position, please follow these steps:

1. Complete the E-Tutor application form at the provided link.
2. Attach scanned certified copies of the following documents (all documents should have been certified within the previous three months):
   • Highest educational qualification.
   • Academic transcript.
   • Identity document/passport.
   • Valid permit (for foreign applicants).
   • SAQA verification of foreign qualifications (if applicable).
3. Submit a comprehensive curriculum vitae.
4. Merge all the required documents into a single file (one attachment) and name it using your name and surname.
5. Email the merged document to the relevant email address based on the field of study:
   • For Finance, Risk Management, and Banking: [email protected]
   • For Economics: [email protected]
   • For Decision Sciences: [email protected]

Application Dates

The deadline for applications is 14th July 2023 at 16:00. Shortlisted candidates will be required to undergo a tutor development program. Appointments will only be finalized and activated after the successful completion of the online training. Please note that UNISA reserves the right to authenticate all qualifications without further consent from the applicant. Late, incomplete, and incorrect applications will not be considered.