TUTORIAL POSITIONS (2017)

Positions to Tutor in the Module ELD 111 - 7 Positions to Tutor in the Module ELD 211

Requirements

• Candidate must be in possession of a  postgraduate degree 
• Students  having scored 70% and above for Linguistics  will be considered to tutor the module ELD 111/211
• The student’s record must reflect an above 60%-65% achievement (most recent results should accompany your application).
• Have proven communication skills, with sensitivity to the languages of learning at UWC.
• Be a positive role model.

The Tutor Must:

• Be familiar with the academic programmes of the university and/or the faculty.
• Be familiar with the Student Support Services.
• Have a sound understanding of Teaching and Learning policies at the university
• Be able to facilitate learning and academic  development
• Have a sound pedagogical understanding
• Be able to understand and manage issues of cultural differences.   

The roles and responsibilities of the successful candidates will include:

• Dealing with small (less than 30) groups of students
• Undergo a training programme before they commence duties.
• Attend lectures of the module that they tutor.
• Attend meetings with tutor co-ordinator as well as respective lecturers.
• Facilitate tutorial sessions.
• Monitor students’ attendance and performance and identify students at risk of failing. 
• Assess students’ work and give feedback, consult with students and do intervention.
• Regular student consultation
• Administrative tasks (Compile reports on attendance, student marks and student progress)

Term Report: Areas of concern as well as positives 

Please send your application (CV, short letter and supporting documents, e.g. copy of ID, results, letter of recommendation) to Mr Ruben Daniels :rudaniels@uwc.ac.za OR hand deliver to Room E21 (Tutors’ room in the Education building). Closing date: Friday, 20 January 2017@ 16h00