Academic Facilitator (25 hours per week) (Academic year) (contract appointment: 3 years) at University of the Free State

Duties and responsibilities:

•     Facilitate Legal Skills and Introduction to Law classes.
•     Plan contact sessions and educational materials in consultation with the module coordinator/s.
•     Maintain sensitivity towards students who experience problems.
•     Maintain appropriate discipline in classroom sessions to facilitate teaching and learning.
•     Keep student records in terms of marks and attendance.
•     Keep a time schedule and meet deadlines.
•     Assess and mark subject content (in close collaboration with the module coordinator/s).
•     Offer consultation sessions to Extended LLB programme students (where applicable).
•     Ensure proper written and oral communication with students.
•     Be available for online and/or face-to-face consultation after contact sessions (where applicable).
•     Contribute to the finalisation and improvement of study guides (where applicable).
•     Assist with research projects in consultation with the module coordinator/s.
•     Execute formal administrative and organisational tasks or provide general administrative assistance in relation to the Legal Skills and Introduction to Law modules. 

Inherent requirement:

•     LLB degree (NQF level 8).
•     A good academic record.

Recommendations: 

•     A Master's degree in Law or studying towards it.
•     Experience in the facilitation and/or lecturing of law modules would be advantageous.
•     Proven knowledge of the University's Extended programmes.
•     Experience with regard to open learning/outcomes-based learning and the related methodology.
•     Proven experience in the use of Blackboard and PeopleSoft.
   

Competencies
Required competencies:

•     Results Orientated:
  •    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.
•     Business Acumen:
  •    Proficient in using MS Office. 
  •    The ability to adhere to rules and strictly follow work regulations.
•     Leading:
  •    The ability to lead, take charge of situations, and offer opinions and direction to others.
  •    The ability to be cooperative with others, display a good-natured attitude, and encourage people to work together.
•     Building coalitions:
  •    The ability to be sensitive and understanding to the needs and feelings of others. 
  •    The ability to interact with others and establish personal connections with people.