GSI Fall 2026 OS201

Graduate Student Instructor

Applicants must include with this application the following materials:
1) a cover letter that explicitly notes experience and demonstration of an interest in leadership.
2) a resume or curriculum vita
3) any available teaching evaluations
4) copy of the undergraduate and graduate transcript (unofficial is fine)

GSI will be expected to attend every lecture and hold regular office hours and may be asked to deliver some lectures during the course of the semester. GSI will have primary responsibility for their discussion sections, which will include a mix of structured exercises designed by the instructor and discussions designed by the GSI. GSI will have primary responsibility for grading, in consultation with the faculty, and will meet as necessary during the semester.

The GSI will also be responsible for maintaining and updating grade sheets and other records. It is anticipated that the responsibilities will average 16.5-20 hours per week for a .50 FTE GSI.

Work Experience and

Education:

Social Science (e.g. Sociology, Political Science, Psychology, or Economics) or related professional school (e.g. Business, Policy, Social Work, Public Health, Information, Education) graduate student preferred. They must attend 20 hours of pedagogical classes offered by CRLT. They must attend the CRLT Winter 2023 GSI Teaching Orientation (GSITO), dates to be announced. Any remaining hours required beyond the CRLT GSI Orientation may be fulfilled by a series of planned pedagogical conversations with your faculty instructor of record and/or additional courses provided by CRLT or other UM units related to teaching.

Social Science (e.g. Sociology, Political Science, Psychology, or Economics) PhD candidate in LSA preferred. MA candidate or graduate student in related professional school (e.g. Business, Policy, Social Work, Public Health, Information, Education) considered. Students in non-LSA fields are welcome to apply. Applicants with experience in highly interactive team-based classes or similar professional experiences are preferred. Prior full-time work experience leading teams and/or projects is also preferred.

Someone who enjoys teaching, who likes undergraduate students, and who has good interpersonal and communication skills.

ORGSTUDY 201. Leadership and Collaboration This highly interactive course leverages a broad foundation in the social sciences to explore what it takes to be a great leader, enabling meaningful collaboration even when you lack formal authority. This includes focus on the individual, the team, the context, and the structures of effective leadership. The course is grounded in four pillars of leadership: taking initiative, instilling confidence, exercising influence, and achieving results.

Both cutting-edge and seminal research is used to provide a foundation of understanding that focuses on being real in applicability and bringing the concepts of leadership to life in our complicated and ever-changing world. Students increase their depth and breadth of leadership knowledge through engaging class discussions, practical exercises, group projects, leader profiles, individual reflection, and more.

Anticipated Class

Schedule:

MW 4-5pm, Discussions Th 4-5pm, Fri 9-10am, 10-11am (EHB
844) Estimated effort for the positions: 1 GSI position (.5 FTE) Benefits:
Tuition waiver and stipend as provided in UM/GEO Agreement

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.

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Tanya Randhawa: tanyame

All applications for this position must be received by 8/12/2026.

All applications will be submitted for review to the faculty member teaching the course. After review of applications and possible interviews, the decisions will be made by the professor of the course. Selection criteria include merit, teaching experience, other training or experience which may be required and explicit to the teaching goals/requirements of a specific course, applicant's previous receipt of financial aid, availability of funding, and relevance to graduate training.

Applicants may request the status of their application from the program at any time.

After review of applications and possible interviews, the decisions will be made by the professor of the course.

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