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Winter 2026 LSA Psychology GSIs

How to Apply

The positions listed are limited availability positions.

There are 2 rounds to this application process.

Round 1: Apply to job posting #270334 on the careers.umich.edu website. Applications are DUE by November 12, 2025,

Round 2: Applicants deemed qualified will be notified via email to apply to Round 2 of the application process. Those applicants who are selected for the second round of the application process will be asked to provide one letter of recommendation. Due to the brief timeframe of the selection process, applicants are encouraged to identify faculty who may provide a letter of recommendation (LOR) early, so letters can be submitted promptly in the event applicants are selected for the second round of review. Additional supporting documents will be also be requested for round 2. Wait for Round 2 instructions before submitting a LOR.

Contingent offers will be extended by early December.

Course Description

Winter 2026 GSI Job List & Descriptions

**Winter 2026** **GSI Course List Days and Times Chart** **:** Note - Current course days and times can be viewed in theLSA Course Guide (https://webapps.lsa.umich.edu/cg/) andWolverine Access Class Search.

+ LECTURES: Lecture attendance is required. To avoid scheduling conflicts, compare your own course schedule against the schedule for the courses to which you are applying as a GSI.

+ SECTIONS: Discussion sections and lab sections days and times are all listed in the LSA Course Guide. If a course has sections and more than one GSI, hired GSIs will work together to divide up sections assignments after GSIs are hired.

+ Course GSI allocations and FTEs are subject to change based on enrollment.

Descriptions:

Psych 111 INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY (0.5 FTE, 0.35 FTE)

James Hoeffner, [email protected]

The main GSI duties for this role include, but are not limited to, the following: GSIs are responsible for 3, weekly, 1-hour discussion sections. Discussion sections (1) clarify materials covered in lecture and in the book, (2) introduce new material, and (3) provide a forum for students to discuss what they are learning. Running a discussion section entails preparing a syllabus, preparing weekly lessons, coordinating with the lecture, holding regular office hours, writing and proctoring exams, responding to student emails, grading assignments, maintaining a grade book, and assigning and entering final grades. Please note: GSIs are expected to attend lecture and GSI meetings in which we will discuss pedagogy, lesson plans, and problems. GSIs may hold after-hours review sessions held in the evenings before exams.

Psych 111 INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY (0.5 FTE, 0.35 FTE)

Elizabeth Buvinger, [email protected]

The main GSI duties for this role include, but are not limited to, the following: Enthusiastic, articulate, personable GSIs with background in Psychology are needed for Psych 111. GSIs are responsible for three weekly 1 hour discussion sections. Discussion sections are used to (1) clarify materials covered in lectures and texts, (2) engage students in active learning, and (3) provide students a forum to discuss what they are learning in lecture. GSIs will share responsibility for creating/updating existing lesson plans for each discussion section; each GSI will create/update the lesson plan for 3 sections. In addition to leading discussion sessions, GSIs are expected to attend the two weekly lectures, one weekly 2-hour GSI meeting (to start between 9am-3pm on Mondays, if schedules allow), hold two hours per week of office hours, grade all Canvas submitted assignments, respond to student emails (within two business days of their receipt), submit midterm progress reports, maintain Canvas gradebook, and submit final grades.

Pre-semester expectations include creating a section syllabus, creating a Canvas page, and attending 2 planning meetings with the entire instructional team. *Note: Weekly 2 hour GSI meeting time is TBD, but may be held in the evening if there are too many scheduling conflicts during the day. There may be times where time-sensitive emails are sent and need a response after work hours and on weekends (usually extenuating circumstances/emergencies with students or grading). Some discussion sections are scheduled between 5-7pm. GSIs may choose to hold office hours during evening hours, but that is not required.

Psych 111 INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY (0.5 FTE)

Shelly Schreier, [email protected]

The main GSI duties for this role include, but are not limited to, the following: Motivated, resourceful, and dependable graduate students with an interest in the broad field of psychology needed for GSI positions in Introductory Psychology. GSI responsibilities will include grading, keeping track of grades, holding office hours and review sessions. GSIs will also be responsible for some exam preparation, answering student emails, class attendance and attending weekly meetings for planning purposes. Responsibilities may also include finding and organizing class materials. This specific Intro Psych class does not have discussion sections. GSIs are expected to attend lectures in person. GSIs may be expected to do a limited amount of time-sensitive grading or review of documents after hours, although significant effort is made to avoid these situations from occurring.

Psych 112 INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY AS A NATURAL SCIENCE (0.5 FTE)

Brian Malley, [email protected]

Enthusiastic GSIs needed. The main GSI duties for this role include, but are not limited to, the following. GSIs are responsible for 3 weekly 1-hour discussion sections. Discussion sections (1) clarify materials covered in lecture and in the book, (2) introduce new material, and (3) provide a forum for students to discuss what they are learning. Running a discussion section entails the following preparing a syllabus; creating and maintaining Canvas sites; preparing weekly lessons; coordinating with the lecture; holding three in-person office hours each week; writing, proctoring, and grading quizzes within 5 business days; responding to my emails seven days/week; responding to student emails in a timely fashion; creating, modifying, administering, and grading assignments and extra credit within 5 business days; maintaining an up-to-date grade book; addressing student complaints; and assigning and entering final grades. Please note: GSIs are required to attend lectures and weekly GSI meetings in which we will discuss pedagogy, lesson plans, and problems. I expect GSIs to respond to my emails within a day, including weekends, holidays, and meeting-free days (and I will respond to your emails on the same schedule). It is possible that the weekly instructional team meeting would have to occur outside of normal business hours. Some discussion sections might be scheduled outside of normal business hours.

Psych 211 PROJECT OUTREACH section 100 or 500 (0.5 FTE)

Colleen Seifert, [email protected]

Project Outreachcourses (Psych 211 and Psych 306) combine experiential learning at field sites with classroom discussions. GSIs lead a lecture section including section 100 on development in preschools, and section 500 on biopsychosocial influences in healthcare. Courses meet for one 3-hour block each week in the evening (4-7 pm), the instructional team meets Fridays from 12-1:30 pm, and email communication is needed on weekdays for emergent concerns from students, placement sites, and teaching team.

The instructional team collaborates in advance of the term with shared syllabi, course policies, and Canvas pages. GSIs prepare their section?s weekly Canvas modules with speaker presentations, reading and media assignments, tailored written assignments, and discussion lesson plans. Working alone or in pairs, GSI?s independently lead class sessions and manage activity across class meetings, field sites, and Canvas to guide students in experiential learning. GSIs also train and manage teaching assistants who lead small group discussions and grade assignments.

Desired qualifications include experience with community service volunteering, facilitating group discussions, and academic study of one of the lecture section topics: development, or the psychology of health. Please indicate your fit with these lecture sections. Time-sensitive emails may require responses after work hours and on weekends.

Psych 230 INTRODUCTION TO BIOPSYCHOLOGY (0.5 FTE)

Jennifer Cummings, [email protected]

The main GSI duties for this role include, but are not limited to, the following: The GSI will be responsible for teaching 3 discussion sections/week, holding 3 hours of office hours per week, and answering student emails. GSIs are required to attend lectures and be sufficiently familiar with the course content to be able to assist students in need of extra support. (If a GSI needs to spend time learning the material for themselves, that time should not count toward their allocated weekly hours.) Some discussion sections may occur in the evenings. GSIs will assist the instructor with several aspects of the course, including development of lesson plans and assignments, coordinating sheep brain dissections (which are conducted in discussion section, but the coordination set-up, clean up, and practice may happen outside of business hours, depending on GSI and lab space availability), and help prepare and grade 3 exams. GSIs will also track participation points in discussion, grade course-related assignments, and compute grades for their sections. GSIs are allowed (but not required) to teach a lecture. GSIs will meet once/week with the instructor for course planning, as well as be available via email throughout the week and weekend (as needed). GSIs are expected to answer instructor emails within one day, including on weekends.

Psych 240-001 INTRODUCTION TO COGNITIVE PSYCHOLOGY (0.5 FTE)

Thad Polk, [email protected]

The main GSI duties for this role include, but are not limited to, the following: GSIs conduct three 1-hour discussion sections per week. Running a discussion section entails preparing a syllabus, preparing weekly lessons related to lecture/class material, administering/grading weekly quizzes, coordinating with the lecture, responding to student (and instructor) emails on a timely basis, and holding regular office hours. Attend lecture. Assist in preparing, administering, and scoring of exams. Weekly GSI meetings with instructor to discuss pedagogy, lesson plans, and student issues. Prepare questions for practice quizzes and exams. Help administer and proctor class exams. Maintain grade book, assign/enter final grades. Depending on everyone's schedules, the weekly GSI meeting may need to be outside normal business hours. COMPETENCIES: Excellent knowledge of cognitive psychology.

Psych 240 INTRODUCTION TO COGNITIVE PSYCHOLOGY (0.5 FTE)

Brett Bahle, [email protected]

The main GSI duties for this role include, but are not limited to, the following: GSIs conduct three 1-hour discussion sections per week. Running a discussion section entails preparing a syllabus, preparing weekly lessons related to lecture/class material, administering/grading weekly quizzes, coordinating with the lecture, responding to student (and instructor) emails on a timely basis, and holding regular office hours. Attend lecture. Assist in preparing, administering, and scoring of exams. Weekly GSI meetings with instructor to discuss pedagogy, lesson plans, and student issues. Prepare questions for practice quizzes and exams. Help administer and proctor class exams. Maintain grade book, assign/enter final grades. Depending on everyone's schedules, the 2 hour weekly GSI meeting may need to be outside normal business hours. Also, GSIs are expected to answer emails within a day, including over weekends/etc., if some matter requiring rapid action occurs. Entering grades might also require some limited time outside normal business hours. Some discussion sections are scheduled between 5-7pm. GSIs may choose to hold office hours (2 hours/week) during evening hours, but that is not required. COMPETENCIES: Excellent knowledge of cognitive psychology.

Psych 250-001 INTRODUCTION TO DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY (0.5 FTE)

L. Monique Ward, [email protected]

GSIs prepare and lead 3 discussion sections each week; hold weekly office hours; conduct review sessions; grade papers and section assignments; and compute final grades. GSIs will also need to prepare a syllabus for their sections and reply to student emails in a timely fashion. GSIs are required to attend lectures and take notes and to attend a weekly one-hour GSI meeting. COMPETENCIES: Excellent knowledge of developmental psychology; clear communication style; works well with others and is a collaborative team player; enthusiasm for working with students; previous teaching experience desirable.

Psych 270 INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOPATHOLOGY (0.5 FTE)

Craig Rodriguez-Seijas, [email protected]

GSIs lead three 1-hour discussion sections per week, grade papers, assist with exam preparation, grading, and assessment of course learning objectives. GSIs will conduct content reviews, facilitate group discussions, present new material and demonstrations, attend weekly GSI meetings, attend the course lectures, proctor exams, assist with creating quiz questions, and offer office hours. COMPETENCIES: proficiency in the scientific study and treatment of abnormal behaviors; approaches teaching in a critical and collaborative manner; supportive of diversity, inclusivity, and equity in the classroom setting; ability to be highly responsible and accountable; appreciative of viewing phenomenon from multiple perspectives. Weekly 1-hour GSI meeting is TBA, but may be held outside regular hours if there are too many conflicts during the day.

Psych 280 Introduction to Social Psychology (0.5 FTE)

Joshua Ackerman, [email protected]

GSIs will lead three discussion sections that each meet for one hour per week. These sections meet to conduct demonstrations and empirical projects, as well as to review and discuss material presented in lectures. Additional content not found in the lecture may also be included in these sections. GSIs are expected to attend or view all lectures and also may have the opportunity (if desired) to present one mini-lecture to the general class. A weekly GSI meeting with the faculty member will be held to coordinate and review discussion section progress and content. GSIs will also be involved in computing grades as well as preparing and administering exams, which will involve 3 additional meetings during the semester, possibly outside regular business hours depending on the ability to coordinate schedules (approx 3 hours each).

Psych 290 INTRODUCTION TO PERSONALITY AND SOCIAL CONTEXTS (0.5 FTE)

Robin Edelstein, [email protected]

The main GSI duties for this role include, but are not limited to: GSIs hold 3 one-hour in-person discussion sections per week; help create multiple-choice exams; grade several short written assignments throughout the semester; respond to student emails (within 48 hours during business hours); and hold office hours (2/week). GSIs are expected to attend all course lectures (in person) and weekly team meetings with the instructor and other GSIs. They should also be prepared to give one guest lecture (or part of a lecture) during the semester. COMPETENCIES: Knowledge, expertise and/or strong interest in personality psychology (theory, research, and assessment); ability to work cooperatively with other GSIs and students; good organizational skills.

Psych 303 RESEARCH METHODS IN PSYCHOLOGY: ADVANCED LAB (0.6 FTE, ULWR)

Joshua Rabinowitz, [email protected]

The main GSI duties for this role include, but are not limited to, the following: This laboratory course provides an introductory ?how to? guide to conducting research in psychology, including library research, study design, data collection and basic analyses, and APA-style writing. GSIs attend lectures (80 min/wk) and a team meeting (60 min/wk). GSIs work with students in their lab sections on active learning projects emphasizing ?hands on? activity rather than lecture. Several projects involve leading students in using Qualtrics and Excel, along with JASP, R, or SPSS for data analysis.

Each GSI is responsible for supervising two lab sections/week, with activities planned collaboratively each week by the teaching team. GSIs also collaboratively prepare lesson plans and other materials for laboratory sections (though initial materials are provided). Finally, GSIs provide feedback on rough drafts of student writing assignments, grade final versions of writing assignments, grade other assignments (e.g., discussions and other lab activities), track their sections? grades, hold office hours (2 hours/week), respond to student emails within 24 hrs on weekdays, and collaborate and consult with the instructor and GSI teaching team as needed/desired. If there are too many scheduling conflicts, then the weekly instructional team meeting might occur outside of normal business hours. Some lab sections might be scheduled outside of normal business hours.

Because this course meets the Upper Level Writing Requirement in LSA, GSIs must have previously taken or concurrently take the 1-credit course, WRITING 993: Teaching Writing in the Disciplines ( http://lsa.umich.edu/sweetland/graduates/courses.html )

Psych 331 RESEARCH METHODS in BBCS (Pending 0.6 FTE allocation, ULWR)

Jennifer Cummings, [email protected]

The main GSI duties for this role include, but are not limited to, the following: As this course satisfies the college upper-level writing requirement, the GSI must complete WRITING 993: Teaching Writing in the Disciplines (http://lsa.umich.edu/sweetland/graduates/courses.html either prior to or concurrent with being a GSI for this course. The GSI is expected to attend lecture (once per week for 2 hr/week) and hold 3 hours of office hours weekly. Throughout the semester, the GSI will help organize and guide in-class activities, read and edit student papers, and meet with students outside of class to help with all phases of writing (including but not limited to: organization, outlining, rough and final drafts).

Psych 395 ORGANIZATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY (0.5 FTE)

Fiona Lee, [email protected]

The GSI will teach three 1-hour discussion sections per week, create their own syllabus for discussion sections, plan and coordinate section activities with other GSIs (with support from the course instructor and access to prior semester resources). The GSI will be responsible for assisting the instructor with several aspects of the course, including preparing exams, holding office hours and responding to student emails, instructing class projects, and grading exams, quizzes, and class projects (including term papers). The GSI should be sufficiently familiar with the course content (Organizational Psychology) to be able to assist students in need of support or having questions. The GSI will meet each week with the instructor and other GSIs to discuss the discussion section activities, exams, guidelines for grading, and other relevant topics. The GSI is also expected to attend the lectures (and encouraged to deliver one lecture), help proctor exams, keep track of attendance, maintain the course Canvas sites, and compute and help assign the final grades.

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Responsibilities*

Additional GSI job responsibilities are included in, but not limited to, the items listed for each specific position in the GSI course descriptions. Hired GSIs are required to attend their course's weekly lectures in person unless noted otherwise.

The GSI employment appointment period for Winter 2026 Term runs 1/1/26-4/30/26. Hired GSIs are expected to be available for any listed training, orientations, or GSI course responsibilities prior to the appointment period as noted in the Fraction Calculation Form and job description, and to be available to work in person throughout the appointment period and term.

REQUIRED GSI TRAININGS:

TRAININGS ARE REQUIRED AS PART OF YOUR GSI OFFER. It is your responsibility to plan your travel, etc., around these training sessions.

FIRST TIME GSIs for the Psychology Department are required to attend all of the following trainings:

1. Psychology Department New GSI Orientation: Tue, December 9, 2025, 9am-1pm.

2. Center for Research on Learning and Teaching GSI Orientation (CRLT GSITO): Canvas course with required asynchronous and synchronous components. Opens December 2025 (exact dates TBA). NOTE: If you previously GSI'd in another department at U of M and already attended the CRLT GSITO, you do not have to attend again).

3. DPSS Training - TBA

ALL RETURNING GSIs, who have taught for the Psych Dept. in a PRIOR Term:

1. DPSS Training - TBA

2. It is recommended returning Psych GSIs attend a CRLT Seminar during the Winter 2026 term. Seminars will be listed on the CRLT website closer to the start of the term - http://www.crlt.umich.edu/events .

In addition, ALL students hired as Psychology GSIs are required to take U of M's Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) Online Training Module, RO 100: FERPA, throughMy Linc. (https://maislinc.umich.edu/rcore/c/dash/learning) This only needs to be taken once.

Required Qualifications*

Applicant must be a graduate student in good standing at the University of Michigan. Applicant must not have exceeded the College's Ten Term Rule. Additional qualifications are listed for each specific position in the GSI course descriptions.

Graduate students hired as GSIs (0.5 or higher appointment) for a Psychology course should not hold another 0.5 appointment (GSI/GSRA/Staff) during the same term.

Students who did not attend an English-speaking undergraduate institution 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 LSA.

ALL GSIs who are teaching courses for the first time which include a Sweetland Writing Center percentage (ULWR courses) are required to attend the Writing 993 (1 credit) training course in the Winter 2026 term.

Desired Qualifications*

Additional qualifications are listed for each specific position in the GSI course descriptions. Priority will be given to current LSA graduate students.

Modes of Work

All Winter 2026 LSA Psychology Department Graduate Student Instructor positions are **onsite** positions. GSIs are required to teach in person on campus throughout the entire Fall term, including following final exams.

Contact Information

Carefully read entire job posting and all instructions on how to apply. If you have questions, contact Megan Wolgast ( [email protected] ) in the Psychology Student Affairs Office.

Decision Making Process

Faculty review applications for positions in their courses and note their preferences and indicate any applicants deemed unqualified.

Selection Process

Faculty recommendations, relevance to graduate training and academic preparation for teaching the course are considered. Psychology Ph. D graduate students will have priority in placement, and then current LSA graduate students.

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.

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U-M EEO Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.

Job Detail

Job Opening ID

270334

Working Title

Winter 2026 LSA Psychology GSIs

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 Psychology

Posting Begin/End Date

10/29/2025 - 11/12/2025

Career Interest

Graduate Students

Graduate Student Instructors (GEO)