Graduate Student Instructor (GSI)
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How to Apply
Mandatory: Please complete the online application and answer the following questions as part of your application.
How is `intergroup relations' important to your graduate studies?
Describe your facilitation / teaching experience.
Why do you want to teach with IGR?
Please include the following in ONE document when applying online. In the filename for the document, also include your first and last name.
Your answers to the above questions
Your vitae/resume
For questions, please contact IGR's Senior Administrative Assistant, Mx. Storm Saddler at [email protected] **.
Who We Are**
The Program on Intergroup Relations (IGR) is a social justice education program. IGR blends theory and experiential learning to facilitate students' learning about social group identity, social inequality, and intergroup relations. The program prepares students to live and work in a diverse world and educates them in making choices that advance equity, justice, and peace. IGR was founded in 1988 and was the first program of its kind. IGR is a partnership between Student Life and the College of Literature, Science, and the Arts.
Responsibilities*
IGR GSIs are part of a dynamic teaching team of instructors and practitioners who meet weekly to plan and implement the course strategy. GSIs are equal partners in the grading, teaching, and evaluation of students in the courses. The GSI position is a 50% appointment.
Required Qualifications*
Enrolled as a graduate student for Fall 2026 and in good standing in their degree program for Terms I and II at the University of Michigan, must be registered for not less than six (6) credit hours. With written approval of the student's faculty advisor, five (5) credit hours may be acceptable. Ability to effectively teach and evaluate undergraduate students. Must have an understanding of intergroup dialogue, facilitation, and social justice pedagogy. LSA graduate students are preferred.
Desired Qualifications*
Experience with co-teaching or co-facilitation
Experience teaching or working with diverse student populations
Experience utilizing interactive, experiential teaching strategies
Ability to utilize inquiry to facilitate conversation across difference
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Familiarity with social justice and/or liberatory education
Previous mentoring or coaching experience
Course Description
The Program on Intergroup Relations is seeking a graduate student instructor for ALA 122: Intergroup Dialogues. In Intergroup Dialogues, undergraduate students participate in semi-structured face-to-face meetings across different social identity groups led by peer facilitators.The graduate student instructor for ALA 122 must be available to attend ALA 321: Practicum in Intergroup Dialogue Facilitation classes which focus on helping students develop and improve their skills as intergroup dialogue facilitators and peer social justice educators. This will be done in the @context of the belief that facilitation skills can be used throughout life to create positive social change.
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
For questions, please contact IGR's Senior Administrative Assistant, Mx. Storm Saddler at [email protected] .
Decision Making Process
All applications will be submitted for review to IGR faculty/staff members. After review of applications, a short list of interviewees is developed, and interviews are conducted. Each candidate is interviewed by two IGR faculty/staff using a protocol of questions. Decisions will be made at the earliest by mid-May.
Selection Process
Selection criteria include merit, teaching experience, and experience working with intergroup relations.
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
275304
Working Title
Graduate Student Instructor (GSI)
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 UG: Curriculum Support
Posting Begin/End Date
3/23/2026 - 4/06/2026
Career Interest
Graduate Students
Graduate Student Instructors (GEO)
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