• GSI - Winter 2026 - Math 547

    University of Michigan (Ann Arbor, MI)


    GSI - Winter 2026 - Math 547

    How to Apply

    **Important:** You can only submit one document with your application. Your uploaded application should be **only** a brief cover letter explaining your interest in and qualifications for the position and a CV. The name of the file you upload MUST contain your full name.

    Course Description

    Graduate Student Instructor (GSI) for Math/Bioinf/Stats 547, Mathematics of Data

    Responsibilities*

    This is a 50% GSI position. The anticipated workload is 16.5 to 20 hours per week. The GSI will work closely with the instructor on all facets of the course in order to help meet student needs. Duties include but are not limited to the following: collaborate with instructor to revise worksheets and homework, contribute exam problems and help edit exams, attend classes to help facilitate group work, prepare and deliver some lessons, hold three office hours per week, assist with grading of homework and exams, meet with instructor regularly, administrative tasks (copying, etc.)

    Required Qualifications*

    + Graduate student in good standing in the University

    + Previous experience as a GSI, with favorable student evaluations

    + Previous experience teaching courses in Mathematics

    + Advanced computational linear algebra including tensor algebra

    + Knowledge of networks and hypergraphs

    + Knowledge of dynamical systems and control theory

    + Experience working with large real-world datasets

    + Advanced LaTeX

    + Advanced MATLAB/Python/R programming

    Desired Qualifications*

    Graduate level coursework in Mathematics

     

    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 thework modes (https://hr.umich.edu/working-u-m/my-employment/ways-we-work-resource-center/ways-we-work-implementation-group/modes-work) .

    Contact Information

    Please contact [email protected] with questions.

     

    Decision Making Process

    Selection Criteria will include:

    - Relevant academic preparation for teaching the course material

     

    - Extent of prior instructional experience

     

    - Relevance to graduate training

     

    Selection Process

    Selection Criteria will include:

    - Relevant academic preparation for teaching the course material

     

    - Extent of prior instructional experience

     

    - Relevance to graduate training

     

    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 athttps://spg.umich.edu/policy/601.38 (https://spg.umich.edu/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.

     

    Job Detail

     

    Job Opening ID

     

    269205

     

    Working Title

     

    GSI - Winter 2026 - Math 547

     

    Job Title

    GRAD STU INSTR

    Work Location

     

    Ann Arbor Campus

     

    Ann Arbor, MI

     

    Modes of Work

     

    Onsite

     

    Full/Part Time

     

    Part-Time

     

    Regular/Temporary

     

    Regular

     

    FLSA Status

     

    Exempt

     

    Organizational Group

     

    College Of Lsa

     

    Department

     

    LSA Mathematics

     

    Posting Begin/End Date

     

    10/02/2025 - 10/16/2025

     

    Career Interest

     

    Graduate Students

     

    Graduate Student Instructors (GEO)