UNISA is hiring and invites candidates to apply for Independent Contractors / Markers vacancies (x57 posts).
Closing date: 02 February 2024
POSITION: UNISA is hiring Independent Contractors / Markers x57 posts
REQUIREMENTS:
- Applicable and relevant equivalent to NQF level 9 (MEd/MPhil/MTech/MEd OR NQF level 10 (e.g. Ph.D / Ded / DPhil / DTech) Specialization in Sociology of Education/Comparative and International Education/History Education/Philosophy of Education or any related disciplines.
- At least 5-years teaching experience (primary or secondary) or relevant experience in the education field (TVET College /University)
- At least 3-years subject methodology teaching experience (CAPS school) or 5-years relevant experience in the education field (TVET College /University)
DUTIES:
- Complete and execute assessment task professionally
- Comply and adhere to all Unisa tuition, assessment and examination and plagiarism policies and guidelines
- Act in the ethical and professional manner dealing with all assessment tasks
- Execute duties as stipulated in contract and task agreement
- Marking of assessment tasks fairly and consistently
- Meet deadlines of allocated assessment task
- Attend markers meeting and submit marking reports timeously
- Maintain confidentiality of all assessment tasks
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Basic knowledge of the discipline applying for
- Basic knowledge of assessment and assessment practices
- Basic knowledge of marking and procedures
- Basic knowledge of constructive feedback on assessment tasks
- Basic knowledge of academic dishonesty and plagiarism
- Knowledge of teamwork/leadership skills
- Good interpersonal and communication skills (listening, speaking, reading and writing)
- Must be honest / ethical and show empathy when required to mark assessment tasks
- Must have good problem-solving and decision-making skills
- Must be service orientated (Actively looking for ways to help and support lecturer or students)
- Must have good time management skills
- Ability to resolve conflict and maintain confidentiality of all assessment tasks
- Ability to work under pressure with adherence to deadlines
RECOMMENDATIONS:
- Computer and Internet skills
- Have own desktop computer or laptop and internet connectivity (no computers or data bundles will be provided)
- Advanced communication skills and proficiency in English
- Digital literacy skills – competent in ICT and online learning environments
- Experience in online marking tools or software or LMS (Moodle will be an advantage)
- Commitment to marking and meeting deadlines for all assessments
- Friendly, patient, and sensitive to a diversity of students
How to apply:
To apply please fill the application form by clicking this link https://forms.office.com/r/ntfS0808Xx and submit the following documents via e-mail.
1) An application letter indicating willingness to mark assignments and/or exam scripts for any of the modules listed below.
2) Comprehensive UPDATED and signed curriculum vitae (most recent)
3) Only a certified copy of the HIGHEST qualification as per requirement
4) Certified copy of ID/Passport and valid visa
Please write the module code of the module you are applying for on the subject line of the e-mail.
DLEAC 2024 – Marker (Independent contractor) Advert Template
Note: The required documents should be submitted as a single file (one PDF) to the email provided below CEDU1@mylife.unisa.ac.za.
