Instructional Support Specialist, Public Health Program

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.

Specific responsibilities include assisting public health faculty with the following:

• →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
• →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.

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.

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.

All salaries are prorated based on 27.5 hours per week:

$31, 166.66 + depending on qualifications with Bachelor's degree

$34,283.33 + depending on qualifications with Master's degree

$37,400.00 + depending on qualifications with Doctoral degree

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A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

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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.

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Employment Eligibility Verification:

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form.  You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States.  Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment.  Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.

The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university’s company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:

• E-Verify Poster (English and Spanish) [PDF]
• Right to Work Poster (English) [PDF]
• Right to Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]

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