How to Apply
The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experiences that directly relate to this position. If you have held a GSI position at U-M, as part of your cover letter please provide the course title, number, term, and faculty instructor for each course taught. Please also attach E&E summary sheets for the U-M courses where you have been a GSI. Questions can be directed to Kari Conley, [email protected]. Applicants may request status of his or her application at any time.
Posting begin date: March 28, 2024
Posting end date: April 11, 2024
Notification on or before: April 25, 2024
Course Description
Course name: INTLRGN 501: MIRS Research Design Seminar
Lecture meets W 4:00-7:00 PM. See the LSA course guide schedule for details.
Graduate Student Instructor (GSI) for INTLRGN 501: MIRS Research Design Seminar INTLRGN 501 is an introductory seminar over the Fall term, designed to help Masters in Regional and International Studies (MIRS) students acquire the tools necessary to develop a research project that will ultimately result in a Master?s Thesis or completion of a practicum by the end of the second year. It is mandatory for first-year MIRS M.A. students and optional for other II M.A. students. It is co-taught by faculty members in the humanities and social sciences. Course content will be taught in fall and will culminate in students? completion of a final proposal at the end of the second semester. The course involves class discussions, student presentations, guest visits from faculty across a range of disciplines and area foci, and hands-on learning at UM libraries.
Appointment period: Fall Term, 2024
Responsibilities*
This is a 50% GSI position. The anticipated workload is 20 hours per week. The GSI will work closely with the instructors on all facets of the course in order to help meet student needs. Duties include but are not limited to the following: facilitate weekly class meetings, collaborate with instructors to support the creation of course materials, prepare and deliver some lessons, hold weekly office hours, assist with grading of homework and projects, communicate with instructors regularly, administrative tasks (management of Canvas site, copying, etc.)
Required Qualifications*
- Graduate student in good standing in the University
- Previous experience as a GSI, with favorable student evaluations
- Graduate level coursework in area studies
Desired Qualifications*
PhD student in the humanities or social sciences
GSI experience in a writing-intensive course, such as ULWR courses
Contact Information
Please contact [email protected] with questions.
Decision Making Process
Final applicant selection will be made by the instructor of record
Selection Process
Selection Criteria will include:
- Relevant academic preparation for teaching the course material
- Extent of prior instructional experience
- Relevance of course to the GSI?s graduate training
GEO Contract Information
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