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Unisa is inviting applications for services as Online Teaching Assistants on an independent contract basis during 2026.
The University of South Africa (UNISA) is inviting applications for services as Online Teaching Assistants on an independent contract basis.
DUTIES
Teaching Assistants (TAs) will have the following duties:
1. Dedicate a minimum of 20 hours per week to perform specific TA tasks
2. Familiarise yourself online with the subject content of the course
3. Review and give feedback regarding the online study content and all assessments at the start, during and the end of the semester
4. Familiarise yourself with the pedagogical approach followed to teach this online course, including by attending the required online training on teaching online and module specific content and assessments provided by Unisa
5. Actively engage and contribute on the TA support site, by performing tasks allocated by lecturers and by assisting fellow TAs who are struggling
6. Actively mentor one or more new TAs to ensure they meet performance standards
7. Contribute new ideas, draft content or assessment questions, and podcasts at the request of lecturers
8. Actively facilitate, support and guide student online learning for approximately 250 assigned students
9. Facilitate subject-related student online discussion forums, per instructions of lecturers
10. Participate in online grading of students, moderation of marking by a fellow TA, perform quality assurance on all grading, perform and review related marking reports
11. Provide personalised feedback to students about the reasons for losing marks
12. Respond within 24 to 48 hours in a professional manner to student queries using the University platform
13. Interact frequently online with the lead lecturer as directed
14. Fulfil online ad-hoc and administrative tasks related to the TA role, e.g., marking spreadsheets, plagiarism reports, high risk student reports, etc.
Independent Contractor you will:
• Not be regarded as an employee
• Not be entitled to any benefits such as medical, office space, equipment, leave
(including sick leave), etc in terms of the UNISA’s conditions of service.
• Provide your own infrastructure i.e. your own computer, your own internet access and any other office-related equipment.
• Not be based at a Unisa campus or any location linked to the University
• Work on your own time in completing teaching tasks online for a minimum of 20 hours a week (e.g. marking of assignments, interacting with students on discussion forums, sending emails, etc). These hours should be spread over most days of the week
Teaching Assistants (TAs) will have the following duties:
1. Dedicate a minimum of 20 hours per week to perform specific TA tasks
2. Familiarise yourself online with the subject content of the course
3. Review and give feedback regarding the online study content and all assessments at the start, during and the end of the semester
4. Familiarise yourself with the pedagogical approach followed to teach this online course, including by attending the required online training on teaching online and module specific content and assessments provided by Unisa
5. Actively engage and contribute on the TA support site, by performing tasks allocated by lecturers and by assisting fellow TAs who are struggling
6. Actively mentor one or more new TAs to ensure they meet performance standards
7. Contribute new ideas, draft content or assessment questions, and podcasts at the request of lecturers
8. Actively facilitate, support and guide student online learning for approximately 250 assigned students
9. Facilitate subject-related student online discussion forums, per instructions of lecturers
10. Participate in online grading of students, moderation of marking by a fellow TA, perform quality assurance on all grading, perform and review related marking reports
11. Provide personalised feedback to students about the reasons for losing marks
12. Respond within 24 to 48 hours in a professional manner to student queries using the University platform
13. Interact frequently online with the lead lecturer as directed
14. Fulfil online ad-hoc and administrative tasks related to the TA role, e.g., marking spreadsheets, plagiarism reports, high risk student reports, etc.
Independent Contractor you will:
• Not be regarded as an employee
• Not be entitled to any benefits such as medical, office space, equipment, leave
(including sick leave), etc in terms of the UNISA’s conditions of service.
• Provide your own infrastructure i.e. your own computer, your own internet access and any other office-related equipment.
• Not be based at a Unisa campus or any location linked to the University
• Work on your own time in completing teaching tasks online for a minimum of 20 hours a week (e.g. marking of assignments, interacting with students on discussion forums, sending emails, etc). These hours should be spread over most days of the week
Duration: 12 months
Stipend: R20,835.20