Saturday , May 17 2025

UFS Vacancies 2025 – Academic Facilitator

Website University of the Free State

Job Description:

Oversee the logistics and submission of marks and the compilation of the report for the examination board in collaboration with the relevant Programme Director(s).

Job Responsibilities:

  • Design tutorial activities that integrate skills with disciplinary content as contained in the workbook.
  • Ensure that weekly meetings take place with facilitators (pre- tutorial cycles).
  • Coordinate modules SCSI2612 and SCSR2622.
  • Ensure that all facilitators undergo relevant and appropriate training and mentoring when it comes to carrying out their duties (facilitation and marking).
  • Coordinate tutorials.
  • Ensure that necessary DALRO forms have been completed (copyright clearance has been adhered to if relevant).
  • Help facilitators who are battling to manage activities.
  • Prepare Blackboard platform.
  • Ensure that every tutorial takes place – organise for someone to cover if a facilitator is unable to make a session.
  • Construct timetable and module calendar in liaison with the conveners.
  • Liaise with the conveners/lecturers (across campuses) of the convening departments/divisions regarding content.
  • Upload appropriate material on Blackboard in liaison with lecturer.
  • Run at least one tutorial group per week (if relevant) and or monitor the quality of the sessions.

Job Requirements:

  • The ability to stick with tasks, not give up, and overcome obstacles in completing one’s task.
  • The ability to cope with a frequently changing environment and to adapt to evolving situations.
  • The ability to maintain composure and self-control.
  • The ability to deal calmly and effectively with high stress situations.
  • The ability to be reliable, responsible, dependable and to fulfil obligations
  • The ability to set high standards, establish tough goals, and to work to achieve success.

Qualification & Experience:

  • A minimum of three (3) years’ facilitation experience.
  • A good academic record.
  • Experience with a learning management system (preferably Blackboard).
  • An Honours degree on NQF level (8) in Social Sciences or equivalent qualification in a related field of study.
  • Preference will be given to applicants who show proficiency in one or more of the following languages: English, Afrikaans, Sesotho and isiZulu – applicants may be required to take a competency test in respect of the languages indicated above.

Job Details:

Company: University of the Free State

Vacancy Type: Full Time

Job Location: Bloemfontein, Free State, SA

Application Deadline: N/A

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