GSI - ASIAN 220, 231, 261, 325, 333 (Winter 2026)

How to ApplyIn addition to applying via the University of Michigan Careers website, applicants should complete the following steps: Applicants MUST identify courses they are interested in applying for by completing the departmental application: Course DescriptionGraduate Student Instructor, Asian Languages & Cultures, Winter The Department of Asian Languages & Cultures seeks Graduate Student Instructors (GSI) for the Winter semester. These positions may range from .25 to .50 appointments (with the majority being .35 appointments), and as posted, are 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 . Course descriptions for each course can be found on the LSA Course Guide: lsa.umich.edu/cg.ASIAN : Philosophy and Religion in Asia ASIAN : Introduction to Tibetan Buddhism ASIAN : Introduction to Modern Chinese CultureASIAN : Zen: History, Culture and CritiqueASIAN : Language Justice in South AsiaADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION CAN BE FOUND ON THE LSA COURSE GUIDE ( as an online program. Students who have not previously been a GSI for the Department of Asian Languages & Cultures will also be required to attend an orientation. GSIs are expected to be on campus and available to work no later than Wednesday, January 8, , the first day of classes. Required Qualifications*All applicants must be graduate students enrolled at the University of Michigan in good academic standing. Students whose undergraduate degree is from an institution where the language of instruction is not English must have already taken or be currently enrolled in the English Language Institute's ELI . The student must have a passing score of 4 on the Oral English Test (OET). Desired Qualifications*The most successful applicants will have completed a previous coursework, undergraduate degree, or graduate degree in Asian Studies, Philosophy, Religion, International Studies, History, Art History, Political Science, Anthropology, or related discipline relevant to the course content/subject matter. Previous experience in higher education instruction, preferably within the Department of Asian Languages and Cultures or a related discipline. LSA student enrolled in a graduate programModes of WorkPositions 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 with any questions related to your application. Decision Making ProcessAll applications will be forwarded to the primary instructor of the courses selected. The instructor will make a hiring recommendation to the department and a department administrator will then authorize the appointment paperwork. Selection ProcessAll applications will be forwarded to the primary instructor of the courses selected. The instructor will make a hiring recommendation to the department and a department administrator will then authorize the appointment paperwork. Unsuccessful applications will be retained for consideration in the event that there are last minute openings for available positions.  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 of the Rehabilitation Act of and the Americans with Disabilities Act. Information for the Office for Institutional Equity may be found at 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 . Standard Practice Guide .38, Required Disclosure of Felony Charges and/or Felony Convictions applies to all Graduate Student Assistants (GSAs). SPG .38 may be accessed online atU-M EEO StatementThe University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.