Graduate Student Instructor

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How to Apply

Before April 30, 2024 Please upload the following in ONE document when applying online:

  • Statement of interest (either in the form of a cover letter or short essay)
  • Resume/CV
  • Transcripts 
     

Course Description

PH 500: Investigating Public Issues is an interdisciplinary, team-taught course in the MPH core curriculum. This course utilizes an integrated and project-based learning approach to investigating the causes and effects of public health issues. In this course, students will learn how to investigate and define a pressing public health issue using evidence-based approaches to public health while developing skills to address an understanding of the structure and function of public health systems and the social, nutritional, and environmental determinants of health. 

Responsibilities*

  • Hold regular office hours to aid student learning.
  • Participate in regular teaching team meetings (7 faculty and 12 GSIs).
  • Facilitate learning activities in live sessions and in lab/discussion settings 
  • Lead weekly in-class sessions with the support of core faculty
  • Develop class activities and/or programming for in-class sections
  • Address inter- and intra-group challenges grounded in anti-racism and equity tenets of public health
  • Grade student work.(N~20-30 students)
  • Guide students through professional interactions with non-academic class affiliates
  • Support and manage disability accommodations in class and related to assignments

Required Qualifications*

For Epid GSIs:

  • Graduate-level training in R or the successful completion of Biostat 521, Biostat 522, or Epid 674.

For HMP/HBHE/NUTR/EHS:

  • 2nd year MPH students, completed MPH, or doctoral degree in public health or health-related field.
     

Desired Qualifications*

  • Strong desire to work in a team setting or improve team-building skills
  • Willingness to try different pedagogical approaches including lecture, discussion, case studies, etc.
  • Willingness to mediate student discussion, including managing group challenges as they arise
  • Experience teaching in secondary or higher education settings, particularly large courses.
  • Experience mentoring students in research or advising settings.
  • General skills in organization and document management, including Canvas or learning technology. 
  • Completed MPH or doctoral-level training in public health.

Contact Information

For any questions please contact: Lindsey Thatcher [email protected]
 

Decision Making Process

MPH Core faculty will review applications. Selected candidates will be contacted for interviews in May. Every effort will be made to notify all applicants regarding a hiring decision by Friday, May 31, 2024.

Selection Process

Criteria for GSI Selection:  

Enrollment demand
GSI stated preference
Faculty preference
Relevant experience
The number of GSIs hired will depend on enrollment in these courses

GEO Contract Information

The University will not discriminate against any applicant for employment because of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, genetic information, marital status, familial status, parental status or pregnancy status, sex, gender identity or expression (whether actual or perceived), sexual orientation, age, height, weight, disability, citizenship status, veteran status, HIV antibody status, political belief, membership in any social or political organization, participation in a grievance or complaint whether formal or informal, medical conditions including those related to pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding, arrest record, or any other factor where the item in question will not interfere with job performance and where the employee is otherwise qualified. The University of Michigan agrees to abide by the protections afforded employees with disabilities as outlined in the rules and regulations which implement Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act.

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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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The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.