Instructional Support Specialist

Instructional Support Specialist

Department: Chemistry

Location: UT Main Campus

Hours: 40 per week (full-time / part-time as needed each semester)

Position available each semester on a semester‑by‑semester basis. Full‑time and part‑time positions are offered each semester based on department need.

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.

• 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, including grade reporting, maintenance of course webpage, 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.

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

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

$44,444 + depending on education qualifications

Exposure to chemical fumes and chemicals. Use of manual dexterity. Security Sensitive; criminal background check conducted. Selected applicants must complete FERPA training.

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