Instructional Support Specialist, Public Health Program

Hiring Department:
School of Human Ecology

Position Open To:
All Applicants

Weekly Scheduled

Hours:

27.5

FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt from FLSA

Earliest

Start Date:

Aug 16, 2027

Position Duration:
Expected to Continue Until May 31, 2028

Location:

AUSTIN, TX

Purpose The Public Health Program is accepting applications for full-time and part-time Instructional Support Specialist (ISS) positions to support upper-division courses in the public health core curriculum and other courses. The core courses include Introduction to Epidemiology, Global Health, Environmental Health, and Health Behavior Theory and Practice. Successful applicants will have the training, education, experience and/or potential to assist with teaching undergraduate public health majors in the core disciplines of public health.

In addition, ideal candidates have requisite knowledge and skills (subject matter expertise, understanding of theory, quantitative skills, etc.) to support students and faculty. Positions are contingent on department need and budgetary considerations.

• Preparation and grading of homework assignments, quizzes, exams, papers, and/or other assignments. Lead activities, demonstrations, discussions, and/or pre-exam review sessions. Hold regularly assigned walk‑in office hours, tutoring students on the assigned subject matter. Provide course‑based administrative assistance to the Instructor of Record, including grade reporting, maintenance of the course web site, and proctoring scheduled and make‑up Assist with supporting students with university‑approved accommodations (military, athletes, Disability & Access).
  
  Upon conclusion of the last day of class, ISS duties can include professional development activities, participation in trainings, preparation for the next semester of classes, etc.

• Part‑time positions require enrollment in good standing in an accredited graduate school of public health. Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

• Candidates should have a student‑centered approach and a commitment to fostering a challenging but nurturing learning environment. Prior experience in supportive roles with students are a plus.

All salaries are prorated based on 27.5 hours per week:

• $31, 166.66 + depending on qualifications with Bachelor's degree
• $34,283.33 + depending on qualifications with Master's degree
• $37,400.00 + depending on qualifications with Doctoral degree

Required Materials Resume/CV 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a prior or current supervisor

Letter of interest interest that describes the candidate’s experience related to the public health course(s) and experience or potential to support undergraduate public health education

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.

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.

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

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding…