GSI ENVIRON ; Justin Colacino

This is a posting for one Graduate Student Instructor (GSI) at 35% FTE.
You will need to have the following pieces of information combined into one document before you begin:

• a cover letter addressing interest and qualifications for the position
• a resume or curriculum vita
• copy of the undergraduate and graduate transcript (unofficial is fine)
• teaching history (list course and department)
• any available teaching evaluations

Name the .PDF file as follows:
Last Name.

First Name.

Course Number. For example:
Doe.

John.

Environ
310

Verify your own course schedule against the schedule for the course to which you are applying as a GSI. All GSIs are required to attend the lecture and discussion times as posted. In Winter 2026, the ENVIRON 310 GSI posting had 26 applicants.

• Assist with setting up and maintaining Canvas site (current course information, schedule, lecture materials, case study materials, gradebook, etc.)
• Lead class discussions lectures on case studies as assigned (4)
• Identify two new case studies for discussion with reading material (with guidance from instructor)
• Lead review sessions (4)
• Make arrangements for guest lecturers
• Assist in the preparation of exams and quizzes, including drafting questions
• Prepare, administer during class, and manage quizzes using Canvas.
• Grade exams, quizzes and papers
• Set up and maintain database for grades
• Hold weekly office hours

• Academic preparation in physiology and college-level chemistry
• Able to conduct searches of the scientific literature using Pub Med
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Punctuality and efficiency completing course-related work
• Reliability
• Good interpersonal relations skills
• Familiarity with computers and basic software
• Applicant must be in good standing as a graduate student at the University of Michigan. If the language of instruction at a student's undergraduate institution was not English, they must be evaluated by the English Language Institute (ELI) for English proficiency and either pass the GSI-OET or have this test waived by the ELI before they can be eligible for a GSI appointment in LS&A

• Academic preparation in toxicology and cell biology
• Graduate training in toxicology
• Prior GSI or other teaching experience
• Familiarity with Canvas and Canvas quizzes
• Successful completion of ENVIRON 310 course as student

Comment:
The GSI is expected to gain skills for setting up and maintaining the Canvas course site and gradebook; attend all classes; arrive to the class sufficiently early to set up computer projection for PowerPoint; hold weekly office hours; conduct review sessions every 3-4 weeks or as needed; assist in the preparation of class materials, including PowerPoint slides and handouts; assist in the preparation of exam material;

grade exams, term papers and class presentations; conduct class discussion sessions on topics and readings.

This course provides an introduction to the study of toxicology, exploring relationships between environmental chemicals and adverse human health outcomes. More specifically, the course examines chemical and biological factors that determine and influence toxicity, and the role of chemical exposure in the development of specific diseases such as cancer, birth defects and reproductive disorders.

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.

Job openings are posted for a minimum of fourteen calendar days.

The review and selection process maybegin as early as the fifteenth day after posting.

This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended.

Faculty will review applications and rank up to four candidates for each GSI position. In addition to selecting their top applicants, faculty can list those applicants whose qualifications are not sufficient to serve as a GSI in the course. The Faculty Director or his/her designate will review GSI assignments based on faculty and student preferences. Faculty preferences should be heavily weighted in the GSI selection process in order to satisfy course needs.

Where there are similarly qualified candidates, the faculty…