Teaching and Academic Development Consultant

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Purpose

The Teaching and Academic Development Consultant will provide focused peer support for graduate students and postdoctoral scholars seeking to strengthen their teaching practices and teaching-related academic job materials. Working under the supervision of the Associate Director for Teaching and Academic Development the consultant will offer individual consultations provide feedback on selected teaching materials support workshop preparation and delivery and contribute to resource development for OCLD teaching and academic development initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Teaching Consultations and Feedback: Provide individual consultations and written feedback on teaching statements teaching demonstrations syllabi lesson plans and related teaching and academic job market materials.
• Workshop Support: Facilitate or co-facilitate selected workshops or programs related to evidence-based teaching and academic job preparation.
• Workshop Preparation and Follow-Up: Support workshop preparation and follow-up including reviewing materials preparing examples and responding to participant questions as appropriate.
• Resource Adaptation and Creation: Adapt update or create handouts templates Canvas materials or teaching development resources as assigned.
• Team Collaboration: Participate in training supervision meetings occasional team planning conversations and help identify common themes or recurring needs that emerge through consultations and workshops.

What Were Looking For

PhD students enrolled in at least 9 credit hours; in good academic standing with advisor approval We welcome applicants from all disciplines and backgrounds. Strong candidates will bring:

• At least two semesters of college-level teaching experience as a TA AI AD instructor of record or equivalent.
• Demonstrated knowledge of evidence-based teaching practices.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to provide constructive supportive feedback to peers.
• Ability to work independently manage time effectively and meet deadlines within a 10-hour/week appointment.
• Collaborative orientation and comfort working with students staff and faculty across disciplines.

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

• Experience facilitating or co-facilitating workshops trainings peer learning communities or educational programs.
• Experience offering constructive feedback on teaching statements syllabi lesson plans teaching demonstrations teaching portfolios or similar materials.
• Familiarity with Canvas from an instructor TA or course support perspective.
• Familiarity with academic job market preparation for graduate students or postdoctoral scholars.
• Interest in educational development graduate student professional development inclusive teaching or future faculty preparation.

$22.00/hour

• Hybrid; minimum of 5 hours a week in the office

• 10 hours per week total

• Expected to start as soon as possible no later than September 1

Benefits of Joining Our Team:

• Expand your network by meeting alumni and professionals in various industries.
• Work with a team of advanced degree-focused professionals invested in your professional development.
• Enhance your teaching writing communication presentation administrative and project management skills.
• Flexible workarrangement(50% in office).

How to Apply

To apply submit your application through Workday. You will be asked to complete a short set of application questions and upload a current resume and a teaching statement. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Questions

General Notes

Selection is made by committee and hiring supervisor based on review of applications and results of personal interviews. Hiring decision is contingent upon applicant clearing a security background check. Must be eligible to work in the United States on a full-time basis for any employer without sponsorship. Work schedule will be determined through conversation with supervisor. This position will end May 31 2027 but there may be a possibility of extension through the summer. The Teaching and Academic Development Consultant will need to be available during the working office hours of the Office of Career & Life Design.

Questions Contact Dr. Michelle Gaston at .

Importantfor 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 thatALLRequired 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 addition you must respond to the application questionspresented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest references etc.) that were noted above.

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Background Checks:

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

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Equal Opportunity Employer:

The University of Texas at Austin as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employercomplies 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.

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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 contractors legal duty to furnish information.

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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.

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E-Verify:

The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The universitys company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify please see the following:

• E-Verify Poster (English and Spanish) PDF
• Right to Work Poster (English) PDF
• Right to Work Poster (Spanish) PDF

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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 access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services 1616 Guadalupe Street UTA 2.206 Austin Texas 78701.