Winter 2027 - 1 GSI for ENVIRON 109 (Anne McNeil) 50%

Winter 2027 - 1 GSI for ENVIRON 109 (Anne McNeil) 50%

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How to Apply

This is a posting for one Graduate Student Instructor (GSI) at 50% FTE.

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 interest and qualifications for the position

2. a resume or curriculum vita

3. copy of the undergraduate and graduate transcript (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.Environ109

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 109 posting had 78 applicants. In Winter 2026 the position was filled by a PhD student.

Responsibilities*

• Attend lecture & weekly staff meeting

• Facilitate small-group discussions in lecture

• Hold a weekly office hour

• Grade student reflections and essays

• Student project support and evaluation

• Quiz preparation and grading

Required Qualifications*

• Knowledge of Canvas

• Knowledge of human impacts on Earth's natural systems

• Strong communication skills, both written and oral

• 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 subject area. Individuals should have a strong understanding of the science behind climate change and the solutions. A candidate's depth and enthusiasm will be assessed based on their course work, research experience, and nontraditional experiences in the subject area

Course Description

One of the biggest challenges facing our society today is that growth and prosperity come with a huge environmental cost. Is there an alternative way to thrive? The United Nations thinks so, and in 2015, they created a shared blueprint for peace and prosperity for people and the planet, now and into the future. The result led to 17 sustainable development goals which are an urgent call for action by all countries - developed and developing - in a global partnership. This course will explore 8 of these goals through the lens of a scientist. We will explore the science behind what we know and how we know it. Then we will explore how cutting-edge science being done today might offer solutions for the future.

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: Anne McNeil [email protected] .

Application Deadline

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

Decision Making Process

Faculty review applications for positions in their courses and indicate their ranked preferences. They are also asked to indicate whether they regard any applicants as unqualified and why based on the Required and Desired qualifications listed above. Faculty may look at previous teaching experience as a positive, but will not view a lack of teaching experience as a negative on an application.

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 receive multiple offer letters and have the opportunity to decide which offer they want to accept.

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 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

284009

Working Title

Winter 2027 - 1 GSI for ENVIRON 109 (Anne McNeil) 50%

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

10/12/2026 - 10/26/2026

Career Interest

Graduate Students

Graduate Student Instructors (GEO)

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