The University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) is committed to meeting the objectives of Employment Equity to improve representivity within the Institution. Preference will be given to applicants from designated groups in accordance with our Employment Equity Plan.

 

COLLEGE OF HUMANITIES

SCHOOL OF SOCIAL SCIENCES

HOWARD COLLEGE & PIETERMARITZBURG CAMPUSES

 

TUTORS-TEACHING ASSISTANTS

(THREE MONTHS, SEMESTER 1, 2022)

 

REFERENCE NO.: TUTSEM 01/2022

 

The School of Social Sciences consists of four clusters: Culture; Society & Social Change; Development; and International & Public Affairs. Selected candidates are expected to assist students with exam preparation and/ or where relevant support for online continuous assessment in their respective modules. In consideration of the implications of the COVID-19 on teaching and learning, the successful candidates are also expected to prepare and facilitate both online or virtual tutorials and in person tutorials. The successful candidate will also provide support for formative and continuous assessments (assignments and tests) in modules offered in the first semester; organise where applicable either face-to-face, or virtual and online meetings and feedback sessions with students; undertake online or in person consultations with students; and where relevant maintain attendance registers in one or more of the following academic programmes: Anthropology; Culture, Heritage and Tourism; Political Science and International Relations; Sociology; History, Economic History; Gender Studies; Industrial Organisation and Labour Studies

 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

·        Relevant Honours Degree (completed)

·        Registered for Masters or PhD within the School of Social Sciences

·        Knowledge in subject area

·        Excellent academic record

 

The appointment is for a three month fixed term contract.  No other benefits attached to this appointment.  Only shortlisted candidates will be notified. The closing date for receipt of applications is 30 January 2022.

 

Please indicate the reference number and specific programme you are applying for, e.g. Sociology, Anthropology, Economic History, Tourism, History, Political Science, Gender Studies or IOLS, in the subject line of the email, and on the completed application form (application form can be downloaded from the Vacancies website at www.ukzn.ac.za).  

Completed forms must be emailed to the relevant cluster administrator:

Paula Christison, email christisonp@ukzn.ac.za (Culture)

Akhona Mbeje, email mbejea@ukzn.ac.za  (Society and Social Change)

Nonhlanhla Mkhwanazi, email mkhwanazino@ukzn.ac.za (International and Public Affairs)

Vincent Mashau, e-mail mashauv@ukzn.ac.za (Development)