TEACHING ASSISTANT TO VISUALLY IMPAIRED LECTURER: FACULTY OF SOCIAL AND GENDER TRANSFORMATIVE SCIENCES

Bulawayo Campus x 1 post

Period: Two (2) years

RESPONSIBILITIES/KEY TASKS
• Assisting in administering, scoring and recording results of tests/examinations;
• Maintaining students’ files/records for the purpose of recording the current status of progress;
• Transcribing hard copy or pictorial material into soft copy information for easy access by the Lecturer;
• Assist in the evaluation of students’ progress and/or implementing students’ objectives;
• Provide assistance in marking of examination scripts, projects, fieldwork reports including all work presented in hard copy format;
• Assist the lecturer in daily mobility;
• Assist in managing E-Learning platforms including uploading and downloading of learning material;
• Provide support in the supervision of student task e.g. writing in-class tests, individual or group activities;
• Assist the Lecturer in the supervision of students on work related learning;
• Monitor individual students in classroom and individual activities for the purpose of maintaining a safe and positive learning environment and observing students’ interactions; and
• Perform record keeping and basic clerical functions, scheduling copying etc., for the purpose of supporting the lecturer in maintaining student files and providing classroom materials.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE AND ATTRIBUTES
• A minimum of at least five (5) ordinary level subjects including English Language;
• Degree in Social Work;
• Registered with Council of Social Work;
• Proficient and Basic understanding of Braille

• Experience working with visually impaired populations, paid or voluntary is an added advantage;
• Basic skills in computer operations;
• Ability to maintain close attention to detail and to meet deadlines; and
• Ability to interact with students in an effective manner.
The candidate must possess the following attributes
• Strong communication and organisational skills;
• Proficiency in Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint and Access; and
• Ability to handle multiple priorities with accuracy and to pay attention to detail.
Interested candidates should submit applications in a single file with detailed curriculum vitae, certified copies of academic and professional qualifications including transcripts indicating the post applied for in the subject line by Friday 27 February 2026 to: careers@wua.ac.zw
WOMEN’S UNIVERSITY IN AFRICA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. WOMEN AND DIFFERENTLY ABLED CANDIDATES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.