Instructional Support Specialist

University of Texas at Austin; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 44,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas at Austin, Department of Chemistry, is seeking Teaching Assistants to supervise undergraduates in a laboratory course and support lecture activities.

Positions are appointed on a semester-by-semester basis with 40 hours per week; both full-time and part-time openings may be available depending on department needs. Strong lab safety practices are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry required.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and strong attention to detail.
• Ability to enforce safety guidelines in the laboratory.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and grade homework, quizzes, exams, papers, or lab assignments.
• Lead review or discussion sessions and provide tutoring to students.
• Assist instructor with grade reporting, course website maintenance, and proctoring exams.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Lab safety

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry

Job description

Hiring Department:

Department of Chemistry

Position Open To:

All Applicants

Weekly Scheduled Hours:

40

FLSA Status:

To Be Determined at Offer

Earliest Start Date:

Ongoing

Position Duration:

Expected to Continue

Location:

UT MAIN CAMPUS

General Notes

**Multiple positions** Date available: 08/16/2023. Position duration: Appointed on a semester-by-semester basis. Position open to all applicants. Full time and part time positions are available each semester based on department need.

Purpose

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.

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.

Required Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

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

Salary Range

$44,444 + depending on education qualifications

Working Conditions

Exposure to chemical fumes. Exposure to chemicals. Use of manual dexterity. Security Sensitive; criminal background check conducted. Selected applicants must complete student information privacy training (FERPA training).

Work Shift

Schedule may vary depending on course assignment and department need.

Required Materials

Resume/CV

• 3 recommendation letters that address your teaching qualifications or ability to communicate complex ideas to diverse groups
• Copy of college transcript

Employment Eligibility:

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, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.

Retirement Plan Eligibility:

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

Background Checks:

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

Equal Opportunity Employer:

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.

Pay Transparency: 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. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.

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.

E-Verify:

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.

Compliance:

Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031. The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.