How to Apply
Free FormThe Department of Asian Languages & Cultures seeks Graduate Student Instructors (GSI) for the Winter 2024 semester. These positions may range from .25 to .50 appointments (with the majority being .35 appointments), and as posted, are subject to a collective bargaining agreement between the Regents of the University of Michigan and the Graduate Employees? Organization, American Federation of Teachers, AFL-CIO 3550.
Applicants must complete the following steps to be considered:
A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached and uploaded as the first page of your CV/resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position(s) [Courses interested in] and outline skills and experiences that directly relate to this position.
If you have held a GSI position at U-M please attached the summary sheets of the E&E evaluations for all courses previously taught. This information should be uploaded to a single document combined with your cover letter and resume/CV. If you have trouble including evaluations, you may email the evaluations only to our Student Services Team at alc-gradservices@umich.edu.
Graduate Student Instructor positions are only open to current or matriculating University of Michigan graduate students.
Applicants must also complete our External GSI form: https://forms.gle/hkoAbuUZdJi2Ci7y5
Questions may be directed to alc-gradservices@umich.edu
Course Description
Graduate Student Instructor, Asian Languages & Cultures, Winter 2024
The Department of Asian Languages & Cultures is currently accepting applications for Winter 2024 semester GSI available positions:
Up to four 35% GSI positions in either ASIANLAN 102: First-Year Chinese II or ASIANLAN 202: Second-Year Chinese II
Course descriptions and additional course information for each course can be found on the LSA Course Guide: www.lsa.umich.edu/cg.
ASIANLAN 102
The goals of ASIANLAN 102 and ASIANLAN 202 are to help students:
a. learn about the sound system of Modern Chinese (especially the four tones)
b. gain some control of basic sentence patterns, aural comprehension skills, simple daily-life conversations, and character writing.
c. how to hand-write and type Chinese characters
These goals are approached through grammar lectures, in-class drills and listening/speaking activities, oral presentations, and regular quizzes/tests, collectively covering all four proficiency areas (listening, speaking, reading, writing). An underlying theme of the course is that, insofar as language is a systematic reflection of culture, understanding the link between language and culture can make the language easier?and more fascinating?to learn. The text for the course is Integrated Chinese (Level One)? Textbook and Workbook.
ASIANLAN 202
To take this course, students should have command of the language material in the first-year textbook Integrated Chinese (Level One). The goals of ASIANLAN 201 are to help students
- improve their listening and speaking proficiency;
- achieve a solid reading level with the roughly 500 new vocabulary entries introduced over the ten lessons; and
- learn to express themselves clearly in writing on a variety of covered topics using learned grammar patterns and vocabulary.
These goals are approached through grammar lectures, in-class drills and listening/speaking activities, oral presentations, and regular quizzes/tests, collectively covering all four proficiency areas (listening, speaking, reading, writing). An underlying theme of the course is that, insofar as language is a systematic reflection of culture, understanding the link between language and culture can make the language easier?and more fascinating?to learn. The text for the course is Integrated Chinese (Level Two)? Textbook and Workbook.
Responsibilities*
Up to four 35% GSI positions in either ASIANLAN 102: First-Year Chinese II or ASIANLAN 202: Second-Year Chinese II
ASIANLAN 102
Lead up to three hours of recitation sections a week; grade homework, quizzes, and tests; attend lecture twice each week; create and implement teaching plans made in consultation with the lead instructor of the course; attend regular Chinese Language Program meetings; hold at least two office hours a week in the South Thayer Building.
ASIANLAN 202
Lead up to three hours of recitation sections a week; grade homework, quizzes, and tests; attend lecture twice each week; create and implement teaching plans made in consultation with the lead instructor of the course; attend regular Chinese Language Program meetings; hold at least two office hours a week in the South Thayer Building.
Students who have not previously been a GSI for the College of LSA will be required to attend the online CRLT GSI Teaching Orientation as an online program.
Students who have not previously been a GSI for the Department of Asian Languages and Cultures will also be required to attend an orientation.
GSIs are expected to be on campus and available to work no later than Wednesday, January 10, 2024, the first day of classes.
Required Qualifications*
High level of proficiency in Chinese language. A serious career interest in teaching language.
Desired Qualifications*
Undergraduate degree in Chinese Studies, Chinese language, Education, or Linguistics. Native or near-native competence in both Chinese and English. Good pronunciation of Standard Mandarin. Previous experience in language instruction. Students who have taken ASIANLAN 445: Chinese Pedagogy are preferred.
Contact Information
Contact Student Services Team at alc-gradservices@umich.edu with any questions related to your application.
Decision Making Process
All applications will be forwarded to the Director of the Chinese Language Program and the primary instructor of ASIANLAN 102 and ASIANLAN 202. The Director will make hiring recommendations to the department and a department administrator will then authorize the appointment paperwork.
Selection Process
All applications will be forwarded to the Director of the Chinese Language Program and the primary instructor of ASIANLAN 102 and ASIANLAN 202. The Director will make hiring recommendations to the department and a department administrator will then authorize the appointment paperwork.
GEO Contract Information
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Unsuccessful applications will be retained for consideration in the event that there are last minute openings for available positions. In the event that an employee does not receive their preferred assignment, they can request a written explanation or an in-person interview with the hiring agents(s) to be scheduled at a mutually agreed upon time.
This position, as posted, is subject to a collective bargaining agreement between the Regents of the University of Michigan and the Graduate Employees' Organization, American Federation of Teachers, AFL-CIO 3550.
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