Tutor/Marker – Foundations of Critical Thinking, Digital Proficiency

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in South Africa.

📋 Description

• Assessment Evaluation

• Evaluate application-based assignments and/or examination scripts following established rubrics and marking protocols.

• Deliver written feedback that is constructive, detailed, and clearly connected to the assessment criteria and module learning outcomes.

• Consistently apply marking criteria across all student submissions, encompassing relevance and content accuracy; quality of analysis and synthesis; depth of critical thought; creativity and originality; standards of academic writing; adherence to instructions; and proper engagement with digital tools and concepts.

• Quality Assurance and Moderation

• Follow Lyceum College’s institutional quality assurance standards throughout the marking process.

• Attend pre-marking calibration and post-marking moderation sessions as needed.

• Implement moderation feedback and adjust marking as directed by the Course Coordinator.

• Record-Keeping and Reporting

• Keep accurate and complete records of marks given and feedback provided for each student script or portfolio.

• Submit mark sheets and marked scripts by agreed deadlines, utilizing Lyceum College’s designated systems.

• Report any suspected academic misconduct, such as plagiarism or collusion, to the Course Coordinator promptly and in line with institutional policy.

• Professional Conduct

• Maintain strict confidentiality regarding student assessment information at all times.

• Engage professionally and responsively with the Course Coordinator regarding queries on assessment criteria or marking decisions.

• Comply with all institutional policies, including the Academic Integrity Policy, Assessment Policy, and Code of Conduct for Independent Contractors.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree with Honours, or a postgraduate qualification (Master’s preferred), in Education, Philosophy, Critical Thinking, ICT in Education, Digital Literacy, Information Science, Communication, in the Liberal Arts or a closely related field.

• Demonstrable experience in teaching, tutoring, or providing academic support in higher education, particularly in relation to academic literacy, critical thinking, argumentation, or digital proficiency.

• Proven experience in marking undergraduate academic assignments, with the capacity to consistently apply rubrics and provide constructive written feedback.

• Solid working knowledge of critical thinking frameworks, including Bloom’s Taxonomy, the Paul-Elder Framework, and logical argumentation models.

• Familiarity with digital literacy concepts, such as information evaluation, responsible digital citizenship, cybersecurity fundamentals, and the ethical use of AI in academic contexts.

• Strong written communication skills, demonstrating high standards of accuracy, professionalism, and meticulous attention to detail.

• Ability to work independently, effectively manage personal workload, and meet strict marking deadlines without ongoing supervision.

🏝️ Benefits

• This is a marking-only position.

• Marking will be conducted remotely.

• Access to the Moodle platform will be granted for the duration of the marking cycle.

• Renewal of the contract for future cycles is contingent upon satisfactory performance and institutional requirements.