How to Apply
This is a limited availability position. Interested applicants must complete both of the following steps:
1. Apply to Job Opening ID #265836 through the U-M Jobs portal.
2. Email a cover letter, resume, and transcript as a single PDF document to [email protected] in the following order.
- A cover letter that addresses your specific interest in the position and outlines your skills, education, and experience that directly relates to this position.
- A current resume
- A current UM transcript
- Teaching history and evaluations, if relevant.
- A ranking of positions, if applying to multiple Judaic roles.
Course Description
The Bible is often imagined as an eternal and unchanging book. However, the late 19th and early 20th centuries witnessed the (re)discovery of dozens of lost works that revolutionized the modern understanding of how the Bible came into being, what was included in ancient Bibles, and what Judaism(s) and Christianit(ies) looked like in the early centuries of the Common Era. This course follows the dusty adventures of the modern players who discovered these lost books and uses these swashbuckling tales as a jumping off point to reconstruct the lives and thoughts of the ancient scribes and visionaries who composed these works.
Responsibilities*
This is a 25% position that entails 10 hours of effort per week. GSI duties will include, but are not limited to:
- attending two class lectures per week
- holding regular office hours weekly and being available over email for questions or concerns
- assisting in general course preparation
- grading all assignments in a timely manner and keeping accurate records
- attending regular meetings with course instructor
- assisting in final grading and assessment at the end of the term.
Required Qualifications*
Prior coursework and/or familiarity with Judaic Studies. Currently enrolled graduate student in good standing at the University of Michigan.
Desired Qualifications*
- Prior GSI experience in the College of LSA
- Overall positive academic performance and progress towards degree
- Relevant graduate training
- Ability to work with a diverse student body
- Preference will be given to graduate students within the College of LSA
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
Send inquiries to [email protected].
Decision Making Process
All applications will be submitted for review to the faculty member teaching the course. After review of applications and possible interviews, decisions will be made by the faculty member teaching the course. Preference will be given to applicants enrolled in LSA graduate programs. This is the first time hiring for this position, but similar positions in Judaic Studies typically receive around ten applications.
Selection Process
The Faculty member will make the selection based on the desired qualifications listed. All GSI appointments are subject to administrative approval. Estimated date for an offer to be extended: July 31, 2025 or sooner. Applicants may request the status of their application from the program at any time.
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 Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.