How to Apply
Mandatory: Please complete the online application and answer the following questions as part of your application.
- How is `intergroup relations' important to your graduate studies?
- Describe your facilitation / teaching experience.
- Why do you want to teach with IGR?
Please include the following in ONE document when applying online. In the filename for the document, also include your first and last name.
- Your answers to the above questions
- Your vitae/resume
For questions, please contact IGR's Senior Administrative Assistant, Mx. Storm Saddler at [email protected].
Course Description
The Program on Intergroup Relations is seeking a graduate student instructor for ALA 122: Intergroup Dialogues. In Intergroup Dialogues, undergraduate students participate in semi-structured face-to-face meetings across different social identity groups led by peer facilitators.The graduate student instructor for ALA 122 must be available to attend ALA 321: Practicum in Intergroup Dialogue Facilitation classes which focus on helping students develop and improve their skills as intergroup dialogue facilitators and peer social justice educators. This will be done in the context of the belief that facilitation skills can be used throughout life to create positive social change.
Responsibilities*
IGR GSIs are part of a dynamic teaching team of instructors and practitioners who meet weekly to plan and implement the course strategy. GSIs are equal partners in the grading, teaching, and evaluation of students in the courses. The GSI position is a 50% appointment.
Required Qualifications*
Enrolled as a graduate student for Winter 2025 and in good standing at the University of Michigan. Ability to effectively teach and evaluate undergraduate students. Must have an understanding of intergroup dialogue, facilitation, and social justice pedagogy.
Desired Qualifications*
- Experience with co-teaching or co-facilitation
- Experience teaching or working with diverse student populations
- Experience utilizing interactive, experiential teaching strategies
- Ability to utilize inquiry to facilitate conversation across difference
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Familiarity with social justice and/or liberatory education
- Previous mentoring or coaching experience
Modes of Work
Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.
Contact Information
For questions, please contact IGR's Senior Administrative Assistant, Mx. Storm Saddler at [email protected].
Decision Making Process
All applications will be submitted for review to IGR faculty/staff members. After review of applications, a short list of interviewees is developed, and interviews are conducted. Each candidate is interviewed by two IGR faculty/staff using a protocol of questions. Decisions will be made by late November.
Selection Process
Selection criteria include merit, teaching experience, and experience working with intergroup relations.
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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U-M EEO/AA Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.