Instructional Support Specialist Full-time

Instructional Support Specialist

Hiring Department: Department of Chemistry

Position Open To: All Applicants

Weekly Scheduled Hours: 40

FLSA Status: To Be Determined at Offer

Earliest Start Date: Ongoing

Position Duration: Expected to Continue

Location: UT MAIN CAMPUS

General Notes: Multiple positions available. Date available: 08/16/2023. Position duration: Appointed on a semester-by-semester basis. Position open to all applicants. Full time and part time positions are available each semester based on department need.

Purpose

The purpose of this position is to 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.

Responsibilities

• 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 to include grade reporting, maintenance of course web site, 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.

Required Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

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

Salary Range

$44,444 + depending on education qualifications

Working Conditions

Exposure to chemical fumes. Exposure to chemicals. Use of manual dexterity. Security Sensitive; criminal background check conducted. Selected applicants must complete student information privacy training (FERPA training).

Work Shift

Schedule may vary depending on course assignment and department need.

Required Materials

• Resume/CV
• 3 recommendation letters that address your teaching qualifications or ability to communicate complex ideas to diverse groups
• Copy of college transcript