GSI - German 386 (Fairy Tales)

GSI - German 386 (Fairy Tales)

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How to Apply

Please upload the following documents as one PDF document with your application:

1. a cover letter as the first page of the application, which should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experiences that directly relate to this position.

2. CV (including names of two faculty references).

3. Former U-M GSIs must attach the Teaching Evaluation summary page for all courses taught.

Responsibilities*

Description of Duties/Responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Leading two (.35 appt.) or three (.50 appt) discussion sections per week (in person)

• Grading student participation in discussion sections and assigned homework.

• Grading one essay project of ~7 pages, as well as a midterm and final exam for each student in the discussion sections assigned.

• Preparation for leading the discussion sections based on syllabi/teaching plans provided

• Holding regular office hours throughout the semester to assist students as needed enrolled in discussion sections

• Regular availability over email to assist students with any questions pertaining to the course

• Attending weekly coordination meetings with the course instructor and fellow GSIs

• Attending all lectures (T-TH, 11-12 PM)

Required Qualifications*

• Applicants must be currently enrolled as a graduate student in good academic standing at U-M

• Availability to teach during the assigned discussion sections and lecture times.

• Experience using Canvas for course management and communication

• Strong interpersonal skills with a willingness to contribute to a positive and supportive work environment through effective communication and collaboration

Desired Qualifications*

• Enrollment in an LSA graduate program

• Previous experience as a GSI at U-M

• Relevant academic preparation for leading the discussion sections

• Relevance to the candidate's graduate training or career goals

** no knowledge of the German language is required

Course Description

Fairy Tales is an introduction to the folk tales collected by and since the Brothers Grimm. We will discuss the tales, their modern adaptations in both literature and film, and learn about the scholarly perspectives that help us understand them (e.g. psychoanalysis, structural anthropology, sociohistorical or Marxist critique, feminism, and environmental criticism). We will study the Grimms' cultural and intellectual context around 1800, which involves higher political stakes for the collection of folklore than one might imagine. We will also take up the full range of tales in their collection project, reading in addition to the stories familiar to North Americans many lesser-known, but highly revealing tales. Along with our own close readings, we will explore the approaches that scholars, artists, and writers have taken in interpreting and remaking the tales to consider the ways these stories and storytelling matter in today's world.

This course is taught in English with no prerequisites.

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) .

Background Screening

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Contact Information

Applicants can email [email protected] to request information about the status of their application from the program at any time.

Decision Making Process

The faculty member/instructor will make the selection based on the required and desired qualifications listed. They may conduct in-person or on-line interviews. We anticipate an offer will be made by December 7, 2026.

Selection Process

All GSI appointments are subject to administrative approval. The department reserves the right to cancel the availability of this appointment due to low enrollment or other reasons within the purview of the Chair of the department. Applicants may request information about the status of their application from the program at any time.

Unsuccessful applications will be retained for consideration if there are last minute openings for available positions.

GEO Contract Information

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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 Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Job Detail

Job Opening ID

285056

Working Title

GSI - German 386 (Fairy Tales)

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 Germanic Languages & Lit.

Posting Begin/End Date

10/29/2026 - 11/12/2026

Career Interest

Graduate Students

Graduate Student Instructors (GEO)

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