Instructional Support Specialist

The University of Texas at Austin • Austin, UT

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The purpose of this position is to act as a Teaching Assistant (TA) in the Department of Chemistry by supervising undergraduates in a laboratory course or undertaking instructional and administrative duties in support of a lecture course.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to enforce safety guidelines in the laboratory.

Nice To Haves

• Experience related to functions described above.
• Demonstrated leadership/teaching skills, initiative and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Preparation and grading of homework assignments, quizzes, exams, papers, or laboratory assignments.
• Lead review sessions or discussion sessions, hold regularly assigned walk-in office hours, and tutor students on the assigned subject matter.
• Administrative assistance to instructor to include grade reporting, maintenance of course web site, and proctoring scheduled and make-up exams.
• Assist with classroom demonstrations, prepare laboratory materials, perform laboratory clean-up, and implement and demonstrate safe practices in the lab, as necessary.
• Assist with preparation of pre-lab lectures and take notes in class, as necessary.
• Other related tasks in support of undergraduate and/or graduate education.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees