GSI - JUDAIC 334 (Winter 2026)

How to Apply

Interested applicants must complete both of the following steps:

1. Apply to Job Opening ID #271706 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

When most people think of the Bible today, they think of a physical book, a material object, that can be held in their hands. But in the ancient Jewish and Christian imagination, the `Bible? was not always conceived as being `bookish? (i.e., as a single contained unit). This course examines how the Bible became a book from a historical perspective, focusing on key moments from antiquity, the medieval period, the Renaissance, the Reformation period, and modern-day employment. Topics include the ancient technologies of scrolls and codices, medieval manuscripts, early print versions, artistic representations, the influence of the printing press, 18th and 19th century Bible production and the rise of pro and anti-slavery tractates related to the Bible, as well as contemporary settings where the `Bible? continues to function as a physical, material object, in films, in the arts, and even in AI, today. The course incorporates several hands-on activities, including work with parchment and ink, the creation of single-quire codices (i.e., the earliest form of a book), work with letter press, as well as field trips to the University of Michigan?s papyrology collection, the Book Arts studio, Hatcher and Clements Libraries, religious communities, and other Bible-related museums throughout.

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 weekly office hours and being available over email for student 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 the Bible and/or Judaic Studies. Current enrolled graduate student in good standing at the University of Michigan. To be appointed as a GSI or GSSA, a graduate student must be in good standing in their degree program and for Terms I and II, must be registered for not less than six (6) credit hours. With written approval of the student's faculty advisor, five (5) credit hours may be acceptable.

Desired Qualifications*

• Prior GSI experience in the College of LSA
• Overall positive academic performance and progress toward the degree
• Relevant graduate training
• Ability to work with diverse student body
• LSA student enrolled in a graduate program

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 course has not previously hired GSI or GSI graders.

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: December 20, 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.

Information for the Office for Institutional Equity may be found at https://oie.umich.edu/ and for the University Ombuds at https://ombuds.umich.edu/

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.

Standard Practice Guide 601.38, Required Disclosure of Felony Charges and/or Felony Convictions applies to all Graduate Student Assistants (GSAs). SPG 601.38 may be accessed online at https://spg.umich.edu/policy/601.38 , and its relation to your employment can be found in MOU 10 of your employment contract.

U-M EEO Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.