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GSI- WGS 240 (Winter 2026)

How to Apply

As part of your application via the onlineUniversity of Michigan Careers website (https://careers.umich.edu/) , please submit:

1. A cover letter addressing your interest in and qualifications for the course, including teaching experience and the section times you would be available

2. A resume or curriculum vita

3. UM academic transcript (unofficial is acceptable)

4. Previous UM teaching evaluations or teaching history, as applicable

5. Name and contact information, including email, for two-three teaching references

Course Description

TheLSA Department of Women's and Gender Studies (https://lsa.umich.edu/content/michigan-lsa/wgs/en.html) has GSI positions for the Winter 2026 term to lead discussion sections for a faculty-led lecture inWGS - 240 (Introduction to Women's and Gender Studies). (https://webapps.lsa.umich.edu/cg/cg\_detail.aspx?content=2570WGS240001&termArray=w\_26\_2570)

Responsibilities*

Successful applicants will teach two discussion sections of 25 students each for WGS 240 under the direction of the course instructor for a 50% GSI appointment. The duties of this appointment include weekly team meetings with the lead faculty and other GSIs, attending all lectures, grading (per lead faculty instruction),holding weekly office hours, and leading discussion sections as scheduled. Responsibilities also include meeting regularly with the lead instructor and responding promptly to emails. Additional duties and responsibilities as outlined in the fraction calculation form. Note that both lecture and discussion sections are scheduled as in-person instruction. Please note that the employment obligations of this position include attendance at a mandatory GSI orientation the week of January 5th and the first WGS 240 instructional team meeting on January 5th or 6th.

Required Qualifications*

+ Enrolled in good standing as a graduate student at the University of Michigan.

+ Available to attend all lectures and to teach the scheduled section times.

+ If the language of instruction at a student's undergraduate institution was not English, they must be evaluated by theEnglish Language Institute (https://lsa.umich.edu/eli) (ELI) for English proficiency and either pass theGSI-OET (https://me.engin.umich.edu/academics/graduate/handbook/international/#GSI-Oral-English-Test) or have this test waived by the ELI before they can be eligible for a GSI appointment in LS&A.

Desired Qualifications*

+ Strong preference for applicants with prior teaching experience, some pedagogical training, and an interest in the course topic.

+ Academic experience studying gender, sexuality or feminist theory is preferred.

+ Experience with Canvas.

+ Previous experience teaching courses in WGS is desired.

+ Previous experience as a GSI is desired.

+ LSA graduate students are preferred.

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

[email protected]

Decision Making Process

All applications will be forwarded to the course instructor, who will then make the hiring decisions in consultation with the Department Chair and Administrative Leadership Team.

Selection Process

Applications are reviewed, and decisions made, based on each applicant's knowledge, experience, and past teaching record.

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

270450

Working Title

GSI- WGS 240 (Winter 2026)

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 Women's and Gender Studies

Posting Begin/End Date

10/31/2025 - 11/14/2025

Career Interest

Graduate Students

Graduate Student Instructors (GEO)