How to Apply
As part of your application via the online University of Michigan Careers website, please submit:
-- Resume/curriculum vitae
-- Application letter including a description of teaching experience
-- UM academic transcript (unofficial is fine)
-- Student course evaluations from any course(s) taught
-- 2 to 3 letters of recommendation
Course Description
The Department of Romance Languages and Literatures seeks applications from qualified U-M Graduate Students to GSI in Italian 240, with Professor Karla Mallette, for the Fall 2024 term. The course is taught in English. Courses meet Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday. We will make every effort to assign the instructor to a section that fits their existing course schedule.
Responsibilities*
Successful applicants will teach three discussion sections of Italian 240 under the direction of Professor Karla Mallette for a 50% GSI appointment. The duties of this appointment will also include grading, attending all lectures, holding office hours, and leading discussion sections, including development of some independent lesson plans.
Required Qualifications*
Applicants should have prior teaching experience, some pedagogical training, and an interest in the course topic.
Desired Qualifications*
Individuals with prior experience teaching in RLL will be given priority consideration
LSA student enrolled in a graduate program
Contact Information
If you have any issues with the application or questions please contact Sofia Bento at [email protected].
Decision Making Process
The Committee will make hiring recommendations to Professor Karla Mallette.
Selection Process
All applications will be forwarded to the RLL GSI Hiring Committee.
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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U-M EEO/AA Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.