Instructional Support Specialist, Public Health Program
About The Position
The Public Health Program is accepting applications for full-time and part-time Instructional Support Specialist (ISS) positions to support upper-division courses in the public health core curriculum and other courses. The core courses include Introduction to Epidemiology, Global Health, Environmental Health, and Health Behavior Theory and Practice. Successful applicants will have the training, education, experience and/or potential to assist with teaching undergraduate public health majors in the core disciplines of public health. In addition, ideal candidates have requisite knowledge and skills (subject matter expertise, understanding of theory, quantitative skills, etc.) to support students and faculty. Positions are contingent on department need and budgetary considerations.
Requirements
- Enrollment in good standing in an accredited graduate school of public health (for part-time positions).
- Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
Nice To Haves
- Student-centered approach.
- Commitment to fostering a challenging but nurturing learning environment.
- Prior experience in supportive roles with students.
Responsibilities
- Preparation and grading of homework assignments, quizzes, exams, papers, and/or other assignments.
- Lead activities, demonstrations, discussions, and/or pre-exam review sessions. Hold regularly assigned walk-in office hours, tutoring students on the assigned subject matter.
- Provide course-based administrative assistance to the Instructor of Record, including grade reporting, maintenance of the course web site, and proctoring scheduled and make-up exams.
- Assist with supporting students with university-approved accommodations (military, athletes, Disability & Access).
- Upon conclusion of the last day of class, ISS duties can include professional development activities, participation in trainings, preparation for the next semester of classes, etc.
Benefits
- Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) retirement plan (subject to position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length).
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
