How to Apply

Interested applicants should submit a cover letter and resume as one file as part of their application responding to this job posting. Applications should be submitted through eRecruit.

The application for this position will be open from the date of posting through Monday, November 18th, 2024.

Who We Are

Michigan Engineers are world-class educators, researchers, students and staff who strive to build a people-first future. As part of a top national public research institution, Michigan Engineering's mission is to provide scientific and technological leadership to the people of the world, develop intellectually curious and socially conscious minds, create collaborative solutions to societal problems, and promote an inclusive and innovative community of service for the common good.

Course Description

The Engineering Honors Program manages three Honors Seminar courses - ENGR 230, 330, and 430.

ENGR 230 (Honors Seminar I) provides the foundation for participation in the Engineering Honors Program. Students explore potential Honors capstone focus areas, reflect on individual academic growth and create a plan for development in several engineering core competency areas. Students work in small groups while participating in reflective and integrative learning exercises. Students engage in open dialogue on topics relevant to the engineering discipline.

ENGR 330 (Honors Seminar II) develops interpersonal and intrapersonal qualities that are essential tools for success as an engineer. Students further their understanding of strengths, consider values in the context of ethical decisions, deepen their understanding of social identity and privilege and develop a clear personal vision and leadership philosophy.

ENGR 430 (Honors Seminar III) supports integrative learning for students in the final year of the Engineering Honors Program. Students integrate learning from previous educational experiences to develop lifelong learning skills and prepare to contribute to the fields of science and engineering. Students provide mentorship to lower-division students on the creation of a personal development plan.

More information can be found at: https://honors.engin.umich.edu/honors-seminar/

Responsibilities*

The Graduate Student Instructor (GSI) for the Honors Seminar series will be assigned to co-teach with the primary instructor for every Honors Seminar. You will meet with each instructor before every class. You will also be responsible for grading assignments, taking attendance, assigning make-up work, ensuring logistics and room reservations are confirmed, communicating with students in Canvas, and managing emails for each section of Honors Seminar. This is a part-time appointment (50% effort) for the 2024-2025 academic year.

Required Qualifications*

To be considered for this position, you must be a University of Michigan graduate student in good standing, taking at least 6 credit hours in the Fall 2024 and Winter 2025 terms. Applicants must have successfully completed ENGR 230, 330, and 430 in order to be considered for this position.

Applicants must be available to attend all class meeting times, which will be held on North Campus with the following date/time combinations:

Desired Qualifications*

Applicants should have prior experience facilitating discussions, through experiences such as Intergroup Relations, the ENGR 110 departmental ambassador role, serving as a Common Reading Experience facilitator, or through other in or out of class experiences. Preference will be given to applicants with prior experience co-teaching this course.

Contact Information

Applicants with questions can contact: [email protected]

Decision Making Process

All candidates will be notified by email regarding the status of their application. Offers are estimated to be extended by no later than Monday, December 2nd, 2024.

Selection Process

Candidates are selected by the Honors Seminar instructional team. A representative from the Engineering Honors Program will notify candidates by email if they are selected for an interview.

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 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.