GSI - Judaic ; Winter

Position: GSI - Judaic 210 (Winter 2027)
Responsibilities*

This is a 50% position that entails 20 hours of effort per week. GSI duties will include, but are not limited to:

• attending two class lectures per week
• holding regular office hours weekly and being available over email for questions or concerns
• grading all assignments in a timely manner and keeping accurate records
• attending regular meetings with course instructor
• assisting in final grading and assessment at the end of the term.

Required Qualifications *

Prior coursework and/or familiarity with Judaic Studies. Currently enrolled graduate student in good standing at the University of Michigan. 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*

• Prior GSI experience in the College of LSA
• Overall positive academic performance and progress towards degree
• Ability to work with a diverse student body
• Preference will be given to graduate students within the College of LSA

Course Description

How should we study Jews? Do we consider them members of a religion? A nation? An ethnicity? A minority group? Perhaps as outsiders, others, strangers? For much of Jewish history, Jews have engaged with permutations of multiple identities. This course is organized thematically around significant texts, places, and cultural objects designed to explore multiple categories of Jewish experience.

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 the work modes .

Contact Information

Send inquiries to js-student-services.

Decision Making Process

All applications will be submitted for review to the faculty member teaching the course. After review of applications and possible interviews, decisions will be made by the faculty member teaching the course. Preference will be given to applicants enrolled in LSA graduate programs. When last hiring for this position in Fall 2025, there were 8 applications.

Selection Process

The Faculty member will make the selection based on the desired qualifications listed. All GSI appointments are subject to administrative approval. Estimated date for an offer to be extended:
November 30, 2026 or sooner. Applicants may request the status of their application from the program at any time.

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.

Unsuccessful applications will be retained for consideration in the event that there…