Graduate Student Instructor

• Lecture in whole or in part one or more classes, jointly hold discussion with the faculty, and consult with the students during office hours
• Work closely with student teams, advise on research plans, content, analysis, and written and oral reports
• Jointly grade the group assignments and final projects with the faculty
• Grade the individual assignments, with review by the faculty
• Work with students one-to-one and in teams, read and grade research reports, run discussion sessions, and give lectures
• Attend every class lecture and discussion sessions
• Hold office hours
• Meet with the focal organizations as needed with the faculty
• Meet with the faculty at least once a week to discuss the class, its progress, and preparation for the following week

• Graduate student in good standing with a BA or graduate work in sociology, psychology, or related social science or professional field
• Must have training in social science research methods, including qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis
• Must demonstrate excellent organizational skills and ability to respond quickly to student and instructor requests
• In compliance with UM/GEO agreement, potential GSIs whose undergraduate medium of instruction is not English must be evaluated for effective proficiency in classroom English
• To be appointed, 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
• A first-time GSI is required to attend 20 hours of pedagogical classes offered by CRLT
• Must attend the CRLT Fall 2022 GSI Teaching Orientation (GSITO)

• Experience and comfort working with focal organizations of different types (e.g., businesses, non-profits, etc.)
• Experience in project-based classes and/or work in consulting
• Someone who enjoys teaching, who likes students, and who has good interpersonal and communication skills
• LSA graduate student preferred

Tuition waiver and stipend as provided in UM/GEO Agreement