Grad Stu Instr - Bio

Graduate Student Instructor Position

A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and must be attached as the first page of your resume or CV. The letter should address your specific interest in and with this GSI position. Please include your University Department/Program and year in graduate studies.

Primary instructor for one section of BIO 111 lab, including content delivery, appropriate lab setup, grading, and coordinating with other instructors to ensure consistency between sections.

Prospective candidates should minimally:

• Be currently pursuing a Master's degree at UM-Flint in good academic standing
• Undergraduate education in Biology or a closely related field
• Experience with dissecting microscopes and compound microscopes
• Basic dissection skills
• Experience with lab material related to biology of organisms
• Experience interacting with students in a laboratory setting

• Prior teaching or tutoring experience.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Familiarity with Canvas LMS and online grading systems.

BIO 111 - Organismal Biology

(5) N/NL

Introduction to basic principles of biology relating to biodiversity. Survey of microorganisms, fungi, plants and animals, including aspects of classification, development, structure (anatomy) and function (physiology). Emphasizing guided discovery and critical thinking. Lecture and laboratory. Graded ABCDE

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Questions regarding this position may be emailed to Ally Cooper at callyso.

Applications will be reviewed following the posting deadline and selected candidates will be contacted for an interview. References will be contacted for the selected candidate; the selected candidate may also be required to submit a letter from their academic advisor supporting their acceptance of this position before hire is finalized.

LEO Lecturer IV Danielle Konieczny is leading this search. Every effort will be made to have a hiring decision by August 20, 2026.

Applications will be reviewed following the posting deadline and selected candidates will be contacted for an interview. References will be contacted for the selected candidate; the selected candidate may also be required to submit a letter from their academic advisor supporting their acceptance of this position before hire is finalized.

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