Instructional Support Specialist- Biology Instructional Office

The University of Texas at Austin; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Austin is seeking an Instructional Support Specialist to assist in undergraduate biology courses. The role involves course preparation, grading, and providing classroom support. Candidates must be recent graduates or current employees of the institution with at least six continuous months of employment. This position offers flexibility in part-time or full-time hours and requires applicants to provide references and documentation for eligibility.

Qualifications

• Recent graduate or employee with at least six months of employment at UT Austin.
• At least one supervisor reference is required.
• Resume, three work references, and a letter of interest must be submitted.
• Ability to pass a criminal history background check is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Act as a teaching assistant for undergraduate biology courses.
• Assist instructors in course preparation, grading, and classroom support.
• May be assigned to various biology courses.

Skills

Teaching assistance

Course preparation

Grading

Classroom support

Education

Recent graduate or current employee of UT Austin

Job description

Instructional Support Specialist – Biology Instructional Office

Position for teaching assistant for undergraduate biology courses in the College of Natural Sciences. Part‑time or full‑time positions are available for the upcoming academic year.

Position Details

• Department: Biology Instruction Office
• Location: UT Main Campus
• Hours: 40 per week (full‑time) or variable
• Start Date: Ongoing
• Duration: Expected to continue

Job Responsibilities

• Act as a teaching assistant for undergraduate biology courses.
• Assist instructors in course preparation, grading, and classroom support.
• May be assigned to one or more courses in Biology Instruction Office, Molecular Biology, Integrative Biology, or Neuroscience.

Required Qualifications

• Recent graduate or current employee with at least six continuous months of employment at UT Austin.
• At least one supervisor reference.
• Resume or CV, three work references with contact information, and a letter of interest.
• Ability to pass a criminal history background check.

Employment Eligibility

• Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited through University‑Wide or Open Recruiting.
• Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The University of Texas at Austin is an equal opportunity employer committed to nondiscrimination in employment and other activities.