Check the Distance Education Tutorship Positions at UFU and Discover How This Opportunity Can Transform Your Career in Distance Education, Offering Flexibility and Benefits.
The Federal University of Uberlândia (UFU), in partnership with the Institute of Physics (INFIS) and the Center for Distance Education (CEaD), announced a new selection process to choose tutors who will work in the Graduate Lato Sensu – Specialization in Science Teaching course.
With positions available for home office work, the opportunity offers a monthly stipend of R$1,100.00, sponsored by CAPES.
The course “Science is 10! – Class of 2025” aims to train educators in various fields of science, and UFU is looking for professionals who can mediate learning and contribute to distance education.
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This position represents an excellent chance for those with degrees in Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Physics, or related areas who wish to be part of an important educational initiative.
The selection is open until June 15, 2025, and the required workload is 20 hours per week, with flexibility for remote work.
Requirements to Apply
To apply for the UFU selection process, candidates must meet the following prerequisites:
- Academic background: Undergraduate degree in Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Physics, or related areas.
- Postgraduate degree: Lato sensu or stricto sensu in areas such as Sciences, Chemistry, Physics, or related fields.
- Professional experience: At least one year of experience in Basic Education or Higher Education.
- Distance education training: Course of at least 40 hours to work as a tutor in distance education environments.
- Technological skills: Knowledge of digital platforms and remote teaching tools.
- Availability: Commitment of 20 hours per week, including Saturdays.
It’s worth noting that candidates residing in cities where the Open University of Brazil (UAB) poles are located will have an advantage.
Residing in the municipality of the pole guarantees 20 extra points in the classification, although applications are open to candidates from any region.
Cities with UAB Poles and Residence Preference
UFU prioritizes candidates who already reside in certain specific cities where UAB poles are installed.
They are:
- Lagamar – MG
- Lagoa Santa – MG
- Andrelândia – MG
- Confins – MG
- Campo Belo – SP
- Matão – SP
- São José do Rio Preto – SP
Living in one of these cities is not a requirement, but those who do will be favored in the selection process evaluation.
Schedule of the UFU Selection Process
The selection process follows a detailed schedule that facilitates tracking by candidates. Check out the key dates:
- Publication of the announcement: 04/30/2025
- Application period: From 05/15/2025 to 06/15/2025
- Homologation of applications: 06/17/2025
- Appeals against homologation: 06/18/2025
- Response to appeals: 06/24/2025
- Final result: 06/25/2025
- Appeal against the result: 06/26/2025
- Final homologation: 06/30/2025
- Start of activities: July/2025
These dates are essential for candidates to plan accordingly and not miss any important deadlines of the selection process.
Assignments of the Distance Education Tutor in the “Science is 10!” Program
The selected tutors will have a series of essential responsibilities for the success of the course and the conduct of teaching activities.
Among the main functions are:
- Mediate communication between teachers and students, ensuring that the instructions are clear and effective.
- Monitor and correct students’ activities, providing constructive feedback.
- Guide students about the course content and activities, continuously.
- Participate in bi-weekly training sessions, keeping up to date with pedagogical and technological practices.
- Prepare monitoring reports, recording student performance and suggesting improvements.
- Dedicate at least 2 hours daily to the virtual learning environment, to provide ongoing support to students.
- Participate in in-person activities at the poles whenever necessary.
These responsibilities are fundamental for the smooth running of the course and require dedication and commitment from the tutor, who, in addition to mediating learning, will also have the chance to enhance their own skills.
How to Register for the Selection Process
The registration for the position of Distance Education Tutor at UFU is free and must be done exclusively by email.
To apply, candidates must send the following documents to the email address: ciencia10ufu@gmail.com:
- Completed and signed registration form (Annex I of the announcement).
- Personal documents (ID and CPF).
- Undergraduate and postgraduate diplomas.
- Proof of training course for distance education tutoring.
- Documentary proof for scoring (if applicable).
- Recent photograph.
The selection and classification process will consider the analysis of documents and the evaluation of each candidate’s professional and academic experience, according to the criteria established in the Announcement.
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