How to Apply

As part of your application via the online University of Michigan Careers website, please submit:

1. A cover letter addressing your interest in and qualifications for the course, including teaching experience the specific 270 section times you would be available to teach
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

The LSA Department of Women's and Gender Studies has up to two GSI positions for the Winter 2025 term to lead two discussion sections for a faculty-led lecture in WGS-270 (Gender and the Law). This course is cross-listed in Sociology.

Responsibilities*

Successful applicants will teach two discussion sections of WGS 270 under the direction of the course instructor for a 50% GSI appointment. The duties of this appointment will also include grading (per lead faculty instruction), attending all lectures, holding weekly office hours, responding promptly to emails, and leading discussion sections as scheduled, which may include development of some independent lesson plans. Responsibilities also include meeting regularly with the lead instructor and engaging with the teaching team to ensure students receive a unified theory of the course across lectures and discussion sections. Additional duties and responsibilities as outlined in the fraction calculation form. Note that both lecture and discussion sections are scheduled as in-person instruction.

Required Qualifications*

• Enrolled in good standing as a graduate student at the University of Michigan.
• Available to attend lectures and teach the scheduled section times.
• 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*

• Strong preference for applicants with prior teaching experience, some pedagogical training, and some familiarity with course topics. Course topics include such legal concepts as coverture, federalism, rights frameworks, conceptualization of citizenship, Title VII claims, employment law, 14th Amendment equal protection and due process, anti-miscegenation law, constitutional torts, Title IX, and Tribal law.   
• Applicants with demonstrated research or advocacy work in areas such as state or interpersonal violence, employment discrimination, reproductive justice, immigration, LGBTQIA2S+ law, community organizing, local government interactions, carceral studies, or restorative justice practices are also encouraged to apply.
• WGS 270 meets the undergraduate Race & Ethnicity requirement.  Applicants should be confident and experienced in helping students engage in topics they might find difficult or polarizing.
• Experience with Canvas.
• Previous experience teaching courses in WGS, SOC, or law-focused courses is desired. 
• Previous experience as a GSI is desired.

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 the work modes.

Background Screening

The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks.  Background checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

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.

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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.

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 at https://spg.umich.edu/policy/601.38 , and its relation to your employment can be found in MOU 10 of your employment contract.

U-M EEO/AA Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.