About the Role
The Public Health Program is seeking Instructional Support Specialists (ISS) to assist with upper-division courses in the public health core curriculum. Successful candidates will support undergraduate public health majors in core disciplines and possess subject matter expertise, theoretical understanding, and quantitative skills to aid students and faculty.
Responsibilities
- Assist public health faculty with preparation and grading of homework, quizzes, exams, and papers.
- Lead activities, demonstrations, discussions, and pre-exam review sessions.
- Hold regularly assigned walk-in office hours and tutor students on assigned subject matter.
- Provide course administrative assistance, including grade reporting, website maintenance, and exam proctoring.
- Assist with supporting students with university-approved accommodations.
- Engage in professional development, training, and preparation for future semesters post-class conclusion.
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.
- A criminal history background check will be required for finalists.
- If hired, completion of the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form is required.
- Presentation of acceptable and original documents to prove identity and work authorization is required by the third day of employment.
- Compliance with Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act may be required.
Skills
- Subject matter expertise
- Understanding of theory
- Quantitative skills
Location
- AUSTIN, TX
Work Type
- Full-time
- Part-time
Experience Level
- Bachelor's degree
- Master's degree
- Doctoral degree
Education Level
- Graduate school of public health enrollment
Salary/Compensations
- $45,333.33 + depending on qualifications with Bachelor's degree
- $49,866.66 + depending on qualifications with Master's degree
- $54,400.00 + depending on qualifications with Doctoral degree
Benefits
- Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) eligibility for positions at 20+ hours/week and 135+ days in length.
About the Company
- The University of Texas at Austin is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
- The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.
- The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.
- The University of Texas at Austin uses E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015.
Equal Opportunity
- The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action.
- The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.
