UTeach Institute Writer​/Editor III

Job Posting

Title:

UTeach Institute Writer/Editor III

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Hiring Department:

UTeach-Natural Sciences

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Position Open To:

All Applicants

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Weekly Scheduled

Hours:

40

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FLSA Status:

Exempt from FLSA

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Earliest

Start Date:

Jul 01, 2026

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Position Duration:

Expected to Continue

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Location:

AUSTIN, TX

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The UTeach Institute manages the national expansion effort for the innovative UTeach STEM teacher preparation program and supports K–12 teachers with professional learning and resources. We house the UTeach STEM Educators Association (USEA), a professional organization comprised of faculty, staff, and alumni from national UTeach programs.

The UTeach Institute Writer/Editor will develop, edit, and design a variety of publications and resources to promote Institute programs and support the national UTeach community. Institute programs include the national UTeach secondary teacher preparation program expansion effort, UTeach K–12 initiatives, and the national UTeach network and UTeach STEM Educators Association (USEA).

• Produce and maintain a variety of public print and online publications, including writing and editing website content, brochures, flyers, newsletters, articles, reports, and social media. Engage in publications planning and project management with the team.
• Support UTeach network engagement in USEA, including writing and editing resources for the network, newsletters, and other communications. Engage in resource planning and project management with the team.
• Contribute to planning, communications, and implementation of the annual UTeach STEM Educators Conference. Plan and participate in engagement efforts for the conference, fostering active participation from programs, alumni, and students.
• Design graphics, guides, reports, and other products.
• Participate in processes and activities designed to establish organizational culture that supports learning, collaboration, and collective responsibility to enhance professional relationships, job satisfaction, and organizational effectiveness.
• Other duties and related projects as assigned.

A bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, along with three or more years of experience writing, editing, and producing a variety of publications. Candidates should have a strong command of English grammar, spelling, and punctuation, as well as experience coordinating publication production and handling the design and layout of graphics, reports, guides, and similar materials. This role requires the ability to set priorities, manage multiple tasks at once, and work both collaboratively and independently with minimal supervision.

* Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.*

Experience writing and editing publications in the education field. Working knowledge of Adobe InDesign and Illustrator.

$62,000 + depending on qualifications

• Will include occasional evening hours.
• Work in typical office space, including repetitive use of a keyboard.
• Occasionally lift and move boxes up to 50 pounds.
• Will include occasional travel.

• Letter of interest
• Resume/CV
• List of 3 work references with contact information. At least one reference should be a previous supervisor.

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…