Instructional Support Specialist, Public Health Program

Instructional Support Specialist, Public Health Program

Job posting title:
Instructional Support Specialist, Public Health Program

Hiring Department:
School of Human Ecology

Position Open To:
All Applicants

Weekly Scheduled

Hours:

26.75

FLSA Status:
To Be Determined at Offer

Earliest

Start Date:

Ongoing

Position Duration:
Expected to Continue

Location:

Austin, TX

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. Eligible candidates also possess subject matter expertise, an understanding of theory, quantitative skills, and other abilities to support students and faculty.

Positions are contingent on department need and budgetary considerations.

• 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 website, 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, and preparation for the next semester of classes.

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 is a plus.

$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

• Resume/CV
• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a prior or current supervisor
• Letter of interest that describes the candidate’s experience related to the public health course(s) and experience or potential to support undergraduate public health education

You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional required materials will be uploaded in the application questions section; you will be able to multi‑select additional files. Before submitting your application, ensure that all required materials have been uploaded. Once your application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.

As a current university employee or contingent worker, you must apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. Submit your application through the Workday system and upload your resume. You will also respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional required materials (letter of interest, references, etc.).

Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University‑Wide or Open Recruiting, including both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers.

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the…