Instructional Support Specialist- Biology Instructional Office

Phase2 Technology; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 18,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Texas at Austin seeks an Instructional Support Specialist (Teaching Assistant) for undergraduate biology courses. The role supports course instruction, grading, lab facilitation, and student engagement under faculty supervision.

Responsibilities include assisting with instruction, maintaining course content knowledge, and attending course meetings. Opportunities are available for either part-time or full-time positions on a semester basis at UT Main Campus.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled or recent graduate with a biology background.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with faculty and students.

Responsibilities

• Serve as teaching assistant for undergraduate biology courses.
• Assist with instruction, grading, and lab facilitation.
• Attend required course meetings and stay updated on course content.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

Biology background

Job description

Instructional Support Specialist – Biology Instructional Office

Position: Instructional Support Specialist (Teaching Assistant) for undergraduate biology courses in the College of Natural Sciences. The role will serve as a support faculty member, assisting with course instruction and student engagement.

Scope of Work:

• Act as a teaching assistant for undergraduate biology courses; may be assigned to one or more courses in Biology Instruction Office, Molecular Biology, Integrative Biology, and Neuroscience.
• Assist with instruction, grading, lab facilitation, and student support as directed by the course instructor.
• Attend required course meetings and maintain up-to-date understanding of course content.

Qualifications:

• Current enrollment or recent graduation with a strong background in biology.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with faculty and students.

Employment Information: Part‑time or full‑time positions offered on a semester basis. Weekly scheduled hours: 40 (full‑time). Location: UT Main Campus.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

The University of Texas at Austin is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and 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.