Instructional Support Specialist- Department of Nutritional Sciences MSNS Program

Job Posting Title:

Instructional Support Specialist- Department of Nutritional Sciences MSNS Program

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Hiring Department:

Department of Nutritional 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

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Earliest Start Date:

Immediately

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Position Duration:

Expected to Continue Until May 15, 2025

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Location:

UT MAIN CAMPUS

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Job Details:

The Department of Nutritional Sciences at The University of Texas at Austin is hiring for a full-time Instructional Support Specialist position to support the online Master of Science in Nutritional Science program. The position is part of the administrative staff of the Master of Science in Nutritional Science in collaboration with the Department of Nutritional Sciences.   

This position will end 5/15/2025, with the potential of extension based on performance and funding.

Responsibilities:

• Preparation and grading of assessments including quizzes, exams, writing assignments, and manuscripts in designated online courses.

• Manage and respond to discussion board comments.

• Hold regularly assigned online office hours and facilitate student learning on the assigned subject matter as needed. 

• Provide administrative assistance to instructor including grade reporting, maintaining course website and materials, and proctoring scheduled and make-up exams.

• Assist with other related tasks in support of graduate education.

• Coordinate and communicate regularly with faculty assigned to the online course.

Required Qualifications:

• A master's degree is required at time of employment.

• Either a bachelor’s or master’s degree in a nutrition-related science.

• Previous teaching experience.

• Reliable access to the internet

• Eligible to work in the US on a full-time basis for any employer without sponsorship.

• Must live in the Austin area

Preferred Qualifications:

• Excellent interpersonal skills and attention to detail

Salary Range

$48,888.88 + depending on qualifications with Master's degree

$53,333.33 + depending on qualifications with Doctoral degree

Working Conditions

• Providing teaching assistance in an online master’s degree program.

• Schedule may vary depending on course assignment and departmental need.

Required Materials

• Resume/CV

• 3 work references with their contact information that address your teaching qualifications ; at least one reference should be from a supervisor.

• Letter of interest

Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded.  Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.

Important for Current university employees and contingent workers: As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.

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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.

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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.

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Background Checks:

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under cons