Graduate Student Instructor - Astronomy Courses; or appointment; Fall Job Ann Arbor area,Michigan USA,Education / Teaching

Position: Graduate Student Instructor - Astronomy Courses (25% or 50% appointment) (Fall 2026)

Graduate Student Instructor (GSI) Positions

This single posting covers GSI appointments for the following courses for the Fall 2026 term. Applicants will be considered for all courses listed in their preference statement:

ASTRO 101:
Introductory Astronomy:
The Solar System and the Search for a new Earth
ASTRO 102:
Introductory Astronomy:
Stars, Galaxies, and the Universe
ASTRO 104:
Alien Skies: A Tour Through the Universe
ASTRO 105:
The Cosmos Through the Ages
ASTRO 106:
Aliens
ASTRO 107:
The Dark Side of the Universe
ASTRO 115:
Introductory Astrobiology:
The Search for Life in the Universe
ASTRO 127:
Naked Eye Astronomy
ASTRO 201:
Introduction to Astrophysics
ASTRO 361:
Astronomical Techniques

Appointments will be either 25% or 50%, depending on the course assignment and departmental needs. Depending on the specific course assignment, GSI responsibilities typically include:

Attending course lectures (schedules vary by course).
Leading discussion, laboratory, or observational sections.
Grading exams, homework sets, and lab reports.
Holding regular weekly office hours (typically 3 hours per week), including designated in-person hours in the Astronomy Help Room.

Required Qualifications:

Currently enrolled as a graduate student at the University of Michigan for the Fall 2026 term.

Completed courses or have demonstrable experience in astronomy, astrophysics, or a closely related physics discipline.

To be appointed as a GSI or GSSA, a graduate student must be in good standing in their degree program and, for Terms I and II, 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.

Desired

Qualifications:

LSA student enrolled in a graduate program.
Previous experience teaching courses in astronomy, astrophysics, or physics.
Previous experience as a GSI with favorable student evaluations.

Application reviews will begin July 24, 2026. Appointing units will make reasonable efforts to extend offers to successful applicants within six (6) weeks after the application due date. Offers will typically be extended at least twenty-one (21) calendar days prior to the start of employment.

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.