GRAD STU INSTR - SWE 476/576

University of Michigan

Flint (MI)

Hybrid

USD 21,000 - 34,000

Part time

3 days ago

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Job summary

University of Michigan, Flint campus, seeks a Graduate Student Instructor (GSI) to lead cross-listed SWE 476 and SWE 576 courses. The role includes delivering instruction, managing content, and supporting student learning in a hybrid setting.

The GSI will grade assignments, hold office hours, provide feedback, and oversee Canvas course materials and announcements. Strong communication and classroom management across graduate and undergraduate levels are essential.

Qualifications

Current UM-Flint graduate student in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.
Strong understanding of cloud computing, virtualization, and Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS).
Familiarity with hypervisors, containerization, and cloud computing security.
Experience with relevant programming languages, scripting, or cloud computing platforms preferred.
Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly and support student learning.

Responsibilities

Deliver course instruction and manage course content.
Grade homework, projects, exams, and other student assignments.
Hold office hours to support students with course material and answer questions.
Provide feedback, guidance, and clarification to students on assignments and course concepts.
Manage the course's Canvas site, including posting announcements, instructional materials, and assignments.
Coordinate class activities, student communication, and other instructional responsibilities.

Skills

Communication

Grading & assessment

Course instruction

Canvas LMS

Hybrid instruction

Education

Current UM-Flint graduate student in Computer Science / Software Engineering or related field

Job description

Responsibilities*

Serve as the primary instructor for the cross-listed course, including delivering course instruction and managing course content.
Grade homework, projects, exams, and other student assignments.
Hold office hours to support students with course material and answer questions.
Provide feedback, guidance, and clarification to students on assignments and course concepts.
Manage the course?s Canvas site, including posting announcements, instructional materials, and assignments.
Coordinate class activities, student communication, and other instructional responsibilities.

Required Qualifications*

Current UM-Flint graduate student in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
Strong understanding of cloud computing, virtualization technologies, and Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) models.
Familiarity with hypervisors, containerization, and cloud computing security.
Experience with relevant programming languages, scripting, or cloud computing platforms preferred.
Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly and support student learning.

Desired Qualifications*

Experience with cloud computing platforms and services, such as AWS, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud.
Hands-on experience with virtualization technologies, hypervisors, and containerization tools such as Docker or Kubernetes.
Familiarity with cloud infrastructure architecture, Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), and cloud security practices.
Experience with Linux systems, scripting, or automation tools.
Prior teaching, instructional support, or experience explaining complex technical concepts to students.

Course Description

SWE 476 - Software Virtualization

At least sophomore standing. (4)

Exploration of the underlying technologies that enable major cloud computing providers to deliver computing resources to consumers on-demand over the Internet, focusing primarily on virtualization and Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) cloud models. Topics include many aspects of the design and implementation of hypervisors and containers, ranging from architectural support for virtualization to live migration to cloud computing security. Graded ABCDE

SWE 576 - Software Virtualization

Graduate standing. (4)

Modes of Work

Hybrid
The work requirements allow both onsite and offsite work and an employee has an expected recurring onsite presence. On occasion, the employee may be required and must be available to work onsite more frequently if necessitated by unit leadership or their designee and/or the job requirements.

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

Questions regarding this position may be emailed to Ally Cooper at callyso@umich.edu

Decision Making Process

Applications will be reviewed following the posting deadline and selected candidates will be contacted for an interview. References will be contacted for the selected candidate; the selected candidate may also be required to submit a letter from their academic advisor supporting their acceptance of this position before hire is finalized.

Professor Mohamed Wiem Mkaouer is leading this search.

Every effort will be made to have a hiring decision by December 1, 2026.

Selection Process

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 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 Title

GRAD STU INSTR

Work Location

Flint Campus

Flint, MI

Modes of Work

Hybrid

Full/Part Time

Part-Time

Regular/Temporary

Regular

FLSA Status