GSI - MIDEAST 236, MIDEAST 203, MIDEAST 315 (Winter 2025)
GSI - MIDEAST 236, MIDEAST 203, MIDEAST 315 (Winter 2025)
Job Description
How to Apply
The Department of Middle East Studies seeks Graduate Student Instructors (GSI) for the Winter 2025 semester. These positions range from .30 to .50 appointments and are subject to a collective bargaining agreement between the Regents of the University of Michigan and the Graduate Employees' Organization, American Federation of Teachers, AFL-CIO 3550.
Applicants must complete the following steps to be considered:
A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached and uploaded as the first page of your CV/resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position(s) [Courses interested in] and outline skills and experiences that directly relate to this position.
If you have held a GSI position at U-M please attached the summary sheets of the E&E evaluations for all courses previously taught. This information should be uploaded to a single document combined with your cover letter and resume/CV. If you have trouble including evaluations, you may email the evaluations only to our Student Services Team at [email protected].
Graduate Student Instructor positions are only open to current or matriculating University of Michigan graduate students.
In addition to applying on careers.umich.edu, applicants must also complete our External GSI form: https://webapps.lsa.umich.edu/Apply/2110
Questions may be directed to [email protected]
Course Description
Graduate Student Instructor, Middle East Studies, Winter 2025
The Department of Middle East Studies is currently accepting applications for Winter 2025 semester GSI available positions. Course descriptions and additional course information for each course can be found on the LSA Course Guide: www.lsa.umich.edu/cg.
- MIDEAST 236: Introduction to New Testament
- MIDEAST 203: Sports and Games
- MIDEAST 315: Introduction to Arab Culture
Responsibilities*
GSI Positions for Sectioned Courses
GSIs are expected to provide general pedagogical support for the course, which may include, but is not limited to attending lecture, teaching discussion sections, grading and commenting on papers and exams, reading and/or watching course assignments, attending planning meetings with instructors, and meeting with enrolled students during office hours. The number of sections a GSI with a .35 appointment will be asked to teach two (2) discussion sections based on the structure of the course.
Students who have not previously been a GSI for the College of LSA will be required to attend the online CRLT GSI Teaching Orientation as an online program.
Students who have not previously been a GSI for the Department of Middle East Studies will also be required to attend an orientation (TBA).
GSIs are expected to be on campus and available to work no later than Wednesday, January 8, 2025, the first day of classes.
Required Qualifications*
Previous coursework in Middle East, History, Religion, Anthropology or a related discipline relevant to the course content/subject matter. *For MIDEAST 315 GSI applicants only, a basic familiarity with Arabic languages and script is required. Students whose undergraduate degree is from an institution where the language of instruction is not English must have already taken or be currently enrolled in the English Language Institute's ELI 994. The student must have a passing score of 4 on the Oral English Test (OET).
Applicant must be available to attend classes and lead discussions sections that are held on:
- Applicants should view the LSA Course Guide to see what times lectures and discussion sections are held. Courses that have multiple GSIs that teach discussion sections will work as a team to determine which discussion sections each GSI will teach.
Desired Qualifications*
An undergraduate major or minor in history or social sciences, preferably focused on Middle Eastern History or Religion. Enrollment in a graduate program focused on History, Anthropology, Religion, Political Science or Middle East Studies, or Comparative Literature is helpful, as well as previous experience in higher education instruction. Some knowledge of Persian, Turkish, Hebrew, Armenian, or Arabic language may prove useful, but is not required. Ability to think creatively about pedagogy is a plus. In addition to this:
- relevant academic preparation for teaching the course material,
- strong communication and analytical skills,
- advanced knowledge of the Arabic language,
- ability to work with a diverse student body,
- ability to work and collaborate on a teaching team, and
- prior teaching experience with favorable student evaluations.
LSA student enrolled in a graduate program.
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
Contact Student Services Team at [email protected] with any questions related to your application.
Decision Making Process
All applications will be forwarded to the primary instructor of the courses selected. The instructor will make a hiring recommendation to the department and a department administrator will then authorize the appointment paperwork.
Unsuccessful applications will be retained for consideration if there are last minute openings for available positions.
Selection Process
All applications will be forwarded to the primary instructor of the courses selected. The instructor will make a hiring recommendation to the department and a department administrator will then authorize the appointment paperwork.
Unsuccessful applications will be retained for consideration if there are last minute openings for available positions.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.
Information for the Office for Institutional Equity may be found at https://oie.umich.edu/ and for the University Ombuds at https://ombuds.umich.edu/
Unsuccessful applications will be retained for consideration in the event that there are last minute openings for available positions. In the event that an employee does not receive their preferred assignment, they can request a written explanation or an in-person interview with the hiring agents(s) to be scheduled at a mutually agreed upon time.
This position, as posted, is subject to a collective bargaining agreement between the Regents of the University of Michigan and the Graduate Employees' Organization, American Federation of Teachers, AFL-CIO 3550.
Standard Practice Guide 601.38, Required Disclosure of Felony Charges and/or Felony Convictions applies to all Graduate Student Assistants (GSAs). SPG 601.38 may be accessed online at https://spg.umich.edu/policy/601.38 , and its relation to your employment can be found in MOU 10 of your employment contract.
U-M EEO/AA Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
How to Apply
The Department of Middle East Studies seeks Graduate Student Instructors (GSI) for the Winter 2025 semester. These positions range from .30 to .50 appointments and are subject to a collective bargaining agreement between the Regents of the University of Michigan and the Graduate Employees' Organization, American Federation of Teachers, AFL-CIO 3550.
Applicants must complete the following steps to be considered:
A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached and uploaded as the first page of your CV/resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position(s) [Courses interested in] and outline skills and experiences that directly relate to this position.
If you have held a GSI position at U-M please attached the summary sheets of the E&E evaluations for all courses previously taught. This information should be uploaded to a single document combined with your cover letter and resume/CV. If you have trouble including evaluations, you may email the evaluations only to our Student Services Team at [email protected].
Graduate Student Instructor positions are only open to current or matriculating University of Michigan graduate students.
In addition to applying on careers.umich.edu, applicants must also complete our External GSI form: https://webapps.lsa.umich.edu/Apply/2110
Questions may be directed to [email protected]
Course Description
Graduate Student Instructor, Middle East Studies, Winter 2025
The Department of Middle East Studies is currently accepting applications for Winter 2025 semester GSI available positions. Course descriptions and additional course information for each course can be found on the LSA Course Guide: www.lsa.umich.edu/cg.
- MIDEAST 236: Introduction to New Testament
- MIDEAST 203: Sports and Games
- MIDEAST 315: Introduction to Arab Culture
Responsibilities*
GSI Positions for Sectioned Courses
GSIs are expected to provide general pedagogical support for the course, which may include, but is not limited to attending lecture, teaching discussion sections, grading and commenting on papers and exams, reading and/or watching course assignments, attending planning meetings with instructors, and meeting with enrolled students during office hours. The number of sections a GSI with a .35 appointment will be asked to teach two (2) discussion sections based on the structure of the course.
Students who have not previously been a GSI for the College of LSA will be required to attend the online CRLT GSI Teaching Orientation as an online program.
Students who have not previously been a GSI for the Department of Middle East Studies will also be required to attend an orientation (TBA).
GSIs are expected to be on campus and available to work no later than Wednesday, January 8, 2025, the first day of classes.
Required Qualifications*
Previous coursework in Middle East, History, Religion, Anthropology or a related discipline relevant to the course content/subject matter. *For MIDEAST 315 GSI applicants only, a basic familiarity with Arabic languages and script is required. Students whose undergraduate degree is from an institution where the language of instruction is not English must have already taken or be currently enrolled in the English Language Institute's ELI 994. The student must have a passing score of 4 on the Oral English Test (OET).
Applicant must be available to attend classes and lead discussions sections that are held on:
- Applicants should view the LSA Course Guide to see what times lectures and discussion sections are held. Courses that have multiple GSIs that teach discussion sections will work as a team to determine which discussion sections each GSI will teach.
Desired Qualifications*
An undergraduate major or minor in history or social sciences, preferably focused on Middle Eastern History or Religion. Enrollment in a graduate program focused on History, Anthropology, Religion, Political Science or Middle East Studies, or Comparative Literature is helpful, as well as previous experience in higher education instruction. Some knowledge of Persian, Turkish, Hebrew, Armenian, or Arabic language may prove useful, but is not required. Ability to think creatively about pedagogy is a plus. In addition to this:
- relevant academic preparation for teaching the course material,
- strong communication and analytical skills,
- advanced knowledge of the Arabic language,
- ability to work with a diverse student body,
- ability to work and collaborate on a teaching team, and
- prior teaching experience with favorable student evaluations.
LSA student enrolled in a graduate program.
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
Contact Student Services Team at [email protected] with any questions related to your application.
Decision Making Process
All applications will be forwarded to the primary instructor of the courses selected. The instructor will make a hiring recommendation to the department and a department administrator will then authorize the appointment paperwork.
Unsuccessful applications will be retained for consideration if there are last minute openings for available positions.
Selection Process
All applications will be forwarded to the primary instructor of the courses selected. The instructor will make a hiring recommendation to the department and a department administrator will then authorize the appointment paperwork.
Unsuccessful applications will be retained for consideration if there are last minute openings for available positions.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.
Information for the Office for Institutional Equity may be found at https://oie.umich.edu/ and for the University Ombuds at https://ombuds.umich.edu/
Unsuccessful applications will be retained for consideration in the event that there are last minute openings for available positions. In the event that an employee does not receive their preferred assignment, they can request a written explanation or an in-person interview with the hiring agents(s) to be scheduled at a mutually agreed upon time.
This position, as posted, is subject to a collective bargaining agreement between the Regents of the University of Michigan and the Graduate Employees' Organization, American Federation of Teachers, AFL-CIO 3550.
Standard Practice Guide 601.38, Required Disclosure of Felony Charges and/or Felony Convictions applies to all Graduate Student Assistants (GSAs). SPG 601.38 may be accessed online at https://spg.umich.edu/policy/601.38 , and its relation to your employment can be found in MOU 10 of your employment contract.
U-M EEO/AA Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
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