Grad Stu Instr - Wn

The deadline for the application is 11/24/2026.

The University of Michigan Center for the Student of Complex Systems hires graduate student instructors (GSIs) each full term to assist instructors with various introductory, mid-, and upper-level courses in complex systems (specifically CMPLXSYS courses).

GSIs work closely with the instructor(s) on all facets of the course in order to help meet student needs. Duties will vary with the course, but may include any of the following: leading individual sections of discussions or labs, assisting with the development of lessons or exams, proctoring and grading assignments, quizzes and exams, meeting individually with students in office hours or tutoring sessions, and meeting with fellow instructors to prepare/review course material.

Familiarity with the subject matter covered in the course is assumed.

GSIs typically teach and/or grade 1-3 sections of 20-30 students each at 25-50% effort (these will vary with the pedagogy of the particular course). Specific weekly hour estimates for the courses hiring GSIs typically include teaching discussion/lab section(s), holding office hours, communicating with students and instructors, prep session attendance, administering exams, and grading.

To be considered for this position, you must be a University of Michigan graduate student in good standing, taking at least 6 credit hours in the term for which you are applying.

LSA student enrolled in a graduate program. Preference may be given to applicants who have previously taken a course for which they apply to be a GSI.

Course descriptions, including dates and times, can be found in the LSA Undergraduate Course Guide . Positions for the coming term are in the following course:
CMPLXSYS 251:
Computational Social Sciences

Please inquire about the availability of other positions with the department.

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 .

The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks. Background checksare performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

Center for the Study of Complex Systems GSI Hiring Team:
cscs.gsi.hiring

Applications are reviewed and positions are assigned by the CSCS Office, in consultation with course instructors. Considerations include academic qualifications and prior teaching experience, as well as course preference.

Applications are reviewed and positions are assigned by the CSCS Office, in consultation with course instructors. Considerations include academic qualifications and prior teaching experience, as well as course preference. The CSCS Office will make reasonable efforts to extend offers within 2 weeks after the application due date.

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