Instructional Support Specialist, Public Health Program

Job Posting Title: 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 Job Details: 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. Responsibilities Specific responsibilities include assisting public health faculty with the following: 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. Required Qualifications 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. Preferred Qualifications 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. Salary Range 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 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 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 in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions. Pay Transparency The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. Employment Eligibility Verification If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I‑9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university. E-Verify The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university’s company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. Compliance Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031. The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701. #J-18808-Ljbffr University of Texas at Austin