ENGR 230/330/430 GSI Winter 2027

University of Michigan; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 2,755,000 - 3,444,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Michigan is seeking a Graduate Student Instructor (GSI) for the Honors Seminar series in a part-time Winter 2027 appointment. The GSI will co-teach with the primary instructor, attend classes, grade assignments, take attendance, and manage logistics, Canvas communications, and emails for each section.

Ideal candidates have prior experience facilitating discussions, as well as teaching experience or related roles such as ambassador or common reading experiences.

Qualifications

• To be considered, you must be a University of Michigan graduate student in good standing and taking at least 6 credit hours in Winter 2027.
• Applicants must have successfully completed ENGR 230, ENGR 330, and ENGR 430 to be considered.
• You must be able to attend scheduled classes, including the full day class on Saturday, January 30th.

Responsibilities

• Co-teach with the primary instructor for every Honors Seminar.
• Meet with each instructor before every class.
• Grade assignments and take attendance.
• Assign make-up work and ensure logistics and room reservations are confirmed.
• Communicate with students in Canvas and manage emails for each section.

Skills

Discussion facilitation

Teaching experience

Communication with students

Education

Graduate student status at University of Michigan

Job description

Responsibilities*

The Graduate Student Instructor (GSI) for the Honors Seminar series will be assigned to co-teach with the primary instructor for every Honors Seminar. You will meet with each instructor before every class. You will also be responsible for grading assignments, taking attendance, assigning make-up work, ensuring logistics and room reservations are confirmed, communicating with students in Canvas, and managing emails for each section of Honors Seminar. One to two candidates will be hired from this posting. This is a part-time appointment (50% effort) for Winter 2027.

Required Qualifications*

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 Winter 2027 term. Applicants must have successfully completed ENGR 230, 330, and 430 in order to be considered for this position. Applicants must be able to attend scheduled classes, including our full day class on Saturday, January 30th.

Desired Qualifications*

Applicants should have prior experience facilitating discussions, through experiences such as Intergroup Relations, the ENGR 110 departmental ambassador role, serving as a Common Reading Experience facilitator, or through other in or out of class experiences. Previous teaching experience will also be considered.

Course Description

The Engineering Honors Program manages three Honors Seminar courses - ENGR 230, 330, and 430.

ENGR 230 (Honors Seminar I) provides the foundation for participation in the Engineering Honors Program. Students explore potential Honors capstone focus areas, reflect on individual academic growth and create a plan for development in several engineering core competency areas. Students work in small groups while participating in reflective and integrative learning exercises. Students engage in open dialogue on topics relevant to the engineering discipline.

ENGR 330 (Honors Seminar II) develops interpersonal and intrapersonal qualities that are essential tools for success as an engineer. Students further their understanding of strengths, consider values in the context of ethical decisions, deepen their understanding of social identity and privilege and develop a clear personal vision and leadership philosophy.

ENGR 430 (Honors Seminar III) supports integrative learning for students in the final year of the Engineering Honors Program. Students integrate learning from previous educational experiences to develop lifelong learning skills and prepare to contribute to the fields of science and engineering. Students provide mentorship to lower-division students on the creation of a personal development plan.

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

Applicants with questions can contact [e-mail].

Decision Making Process

All candidates will be notified by email regarding the status of their application. Offers are estimated to be extended by no later than Friday, December 11th, 2026.

Selection Process

Candidates are selected by the Honors Seminar instructional team. A representative from the Engineering Honors Program will notify candidates by email if they are selected for an interview.

GEO Contract Information

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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 Statement

The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Job Opening ID

284159

Job Title

GRAD STU INSTR

Modes of Work

Onsite

Full/Part Time

Part-Time

Regular/Temporary

Regular

FLSA Status

Exempt

Department

CoE Honors Program

Posting Begin/End Date

10/08/2026 - 10/25/2026

Graduate Students
Graduate Student Instructors (GEO)