How to Apply
Interested applicants should submit their CV and a 1-page cover letter through the UM Jobs portal (careers.umich.edu) as one document. In the cover letter, please briefly describe a) why you are interested in the position, b) directly state how you meet the qualifications, and c) how does this position align with your professional goals.
Course Description
ALA 104 (Introduction to Research) is a community membership course where students learn about research, discuss research ethics using articles and case studies, complete workshops on common research tools (including library resources, Excel, and PowerPoint), and practice communicating their own research to a general audience.
Responsibilities*
The graduate student instructor will work with the faculty instructor to scaffold and implement curricula, communicate with students regularly, engage students in discussion of material during class times, office hours and other irregularly scheduled meetings. The graduate student instructor will be responsible for grading all assignments and posting grades weekly to the Canvas gradebook. The course meets Tuesdays from 4:00PM - 5:00PM each week; the GSI should be available to attend those meetings, and hold office hours weekly. The GSI should also be able to respond to student emails within 1 business day.
Appointment Term: Fall 2025
Appointment Effort: 50%
This is a limited availability position.
Required Qualifications*
This position requires demonstrated experience mentoring, teaching students, or engaging with curriculum support. It will also require understanding of student-centered instructional practices. Suitable candidates will be able to work with students from all backgrounds, demonstrate empathic concern for all students, and support students through the semester.
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*
The ideal candidate will have experience as an instructor of a similar course.The ideal candidate will also have practical experience in STEM curricula as a student. The candidate will have practical knowledge of and/or experience with both quantitative and qualitative methods. LSA graduate students are preferred.
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
Questions may be sent to Dani Anderson ([email protected]).
Decision Making Process
The faculty instructor will review all applications and interview suitable candidates prior to making a final decision. MRADS will make reasonable efforts to extend offers to successful applicants by May 15, 2025. Offers will typically be extended at least twenty-one (21) calendar days prior to the start of employment.
Selection Process
Candidates will be evaluated using the qualification criteria above. Applicants should also possess a strong desire to work with first-year undergraduates and have interest in research.
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.