Instructional Support Specialist, Public Health Program

University of Texas at Austin • Austin, TX

124d • $45,333 - $54,400

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

• Part-time positions require enrollment in good standing in an accredited graduate school of public health.
• Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Nice To Haves

• Candidates should have a student-centered approach and a commitment to fostering a challenging but nurturing learning environment.
• Prior experience in supportive roles with students are a plus.

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) eligibility for positions at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree