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Winter 2026 - 1 GSI for ENVIRON 201 (John Benedict) 35%

How to Apply

This is a posting for 1-3 Graduate Student Instructors (GSI) at 35% FTE. Position's effort may increase to 50% if enrollment allows. Please make sure you complete the application on UofM Careers (this website) by clicking the orange "Apply Now" button. **You will need to have the following pieces of information combined into one document before you begin:**

1. a cover letter addressing qualifications and availability to complete the job duties for the position

2. a resume or curriculum vita

3. copy of the undergraduate and graduate transcript with grades (unofficial is fine)

4. teaching history (list course and department)

5. any available teaching evaluations

Name the .PDF file as follows: LastName.FirstName.CourseNumber. For example: Doe.John.Environ201

Verify your own course schedule against the schedule for the course to which you are applying as a GSI. All GSIs are required to attend the lecture and discussion times as posted. In Winter 2025, the ENVIRON 201 GSI posting had 59 applicants.

Course Description

This course involves lectures and discussions on ecological principles and concepts underlying the management and use of natural resources. The class emphasizes the importance of interdisciplinary approaches to matters concerning the allocation of natural resources and the quality of our environment. We will track production and use of products we use every day to issues regarding biodiversity, endangered species, climate change, tropical deforestation, agriculture, air and water pollution, energy production and use, waste disposal, and the role of politics and economics in environmental issues.

Responsibilities*

+ Instruct 2-3 sections of discussion (depending on enrollment). Responsibilities include coordination of lesson plans with other GSIs and primary instructor, leading discussions of assigned homework questions and readings, coordination of student team term projects, holding regular office hours, and other relevant tasks as needed.

+ Attend all lectures

+ Do all readings assigned to students

+ Provide one lecture on a topic you know particularly well (pending lecture schedule)

+ Grade all student work, including participation, projects, assignments, and exams

+ Hold review sessions for exams

+ Provide additional assistance to enrolled students and instructor as needed.

Required Qualifications*

+ Applicants should have a strong grounding in ecology as a natural science as well as other fields needed for an interdisciplinary approach to environmental issues including social science, decision making and institutions, as well as a sophisticated understanding of human impacts on natural systems.

+ Experience with and understanding of a wide range of environmental issues and ecological systems across the US and around the world, particularly those that we cover in this course.

+ The successful candidate will have the demonstrated ability to successfully manage time and willingness to prioritize the job duties for this GSI position above other conflicts. Attendance at all lectures and assigned discussion sections is required.

+ The successful candidate will have the ability to take command of discussion sections through an energetic and dynamic approach and excellent verbal communication skills.

+ Applicant must be in good standing as a graduate student at the University of Michigan. If the language of instruction at a student's undergraduate institution was not English, they must be evaluated by the English Language Institute (ELI) for English proficiency and either pass the GSI-OET or have this test waived by the ELI before they can be eligible for a GSI appointment in LS&A.

Desired Qualifications*

+ Demonstrated expertise and interest in the subject area. For Environ 201, a candidate's depth and enthusiasm will be assessed based on their course work, research experience, and nontraditional experiences (e.g., Peace Corps, study or work abroad) in subject areas.

+ Research or experience with the Laurentian Great Lakes basin.

+ Prior coursework in Environ 201 or equivalent coursework in the subject area is desired. A strong GPA in relevant undergraduate and graduate course work is desired.

+ Although previous GSI teaching experience is NOT required, experience is successfully instructing and mentoring students in traditional or non-traditional settings is desirable.

+ Demonstrated experience in critical thinking activities and synthesis across fields is desirable.

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) .

Additional Information

If you have questions about how to apply for the position, please email SEAS Financial Aid at [email protected] .

Contact Information

Instructor: John Benedict, email: [email protected] .

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

Decision Making Process

Faculty will review applications and rank up to four candidates for each GSI position. In addition to selecting their top applicants, faculty can list those applicants whose qualifications are not sufficient to serve as a GSI in the course. The Faculty Director or his/her designate will review GSI assignments based on faculty and student preferences. Faculty preferences should be heavily weighted in the GSI selection process in order to satisfy course needs.

Where there are similarly qualified candidates, the faculty member and the Faculty Director should be race and gender inclusive in the selection of the final candidates. Additionally, Ph.D. students should be prioritized for selection over master's level students. In the event, that the top-ranked candidate declines the position after accepting the position, an offer will be extended to the next ranked applicant.

Applications are NOT rolling. Faculty will not be provided with any applications until after the application deadline.

In the event that a student is ranked as the number one preference for multiple courses, they will likely receive multiple offer letters and have the opportunity to decide which offer they want to accept. However, the Faculty Director also can choose to work directly with the faculty to resolve any conflicting rankings.

We anticipate all offer letters to be sent by Wednesday, December 3rd, 2025. However, in the event that a position opens back up due to unforeseen circumstances after being filled, applicants information will be kept on file to be contacted with a potential offer letter.

Selection Process

Instructors have access to their position description and selection criteria along with the applications for their course(s). Instructors review their applications and rank the candidates for each position. Once professors have submitted their top candidates, candidates are matched to the professors who selected them and sent offer letters.

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

269756

Working Title

Winter 2026 - 1 GSI for ENVIRON 201 (John Benedict) 35%

Job Title

GRAD STU INSTR

Work Location

Ann Arbor Campus

Ann Arbor, MI

Modes of Work

Hybrid

Full/Part Time

Part-Time

Regular/Temporary

Regular

FLSA Status

Exempt

Organizational Group

School Nat Res Envir

Department

Program in the Environment

Posting Begin/End Date

10/20/2025 - 11/03/2025

Career Interest

Graduate Students

Graduate Student Instructors (GEO)