GSI Grader
2 months ago
Suitable candidates should email their curriculum vitae (CV) and a one paragraph statement of interest to Dr. Ragan Glover ( ) with the subject line ALA 104 GSI Application. In the paragraph statement, 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.
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 course meets Tuesdays from 4:00PM - 5:00PM each week; the GSI should be available to attend those, and hold office hours weekly.
Required Qualifications*Enrolled as a graduate student for Fall 2024 and in good standing at the University of Michigan. This position requires demonstrated experience mentoring, teaching students, or engaging with curriculum support. Candidates must have a clearly demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusion in our community.
Suitable candidates will be able to work with students from all backgrounds, demonstrate empathic concern for all students, and support students through the semester including evenings and weekends.
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.
Contact Information
Dr. Ragan Glover ( )
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 Aug. 15, 2024. 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.
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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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Required Disclosure of Felony Charges and/or Felony Convictions applies to all Graduate Student Assistants (GSAs).
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