Instructional Support Specialist
University of Texas at Austin
•$44,444•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. Multiple positions are available. Full time and part time positions are available each semester based on department need.
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.
Benefits
- Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the 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
