GSI for ENVIRON 310 (Justin Colacino) 35%

University of Michigan; Ann Arbor (MI); Hybrid; USD 12,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Michigan seeks a Graduate Student Instructor (GSI) for ENVIRON 310. The role is 35% FTE with duties including setting up Canvassite, leading class discussions, creating case studies, and assisting in exams and quizzes.

The position requires active enrollment as a UM graduate student in good standing and effective communication skills. In Winter 2026 ENVIRON 310 had 26 applicants; the GSI will attend lectures and discussions, coordinate with the instructor, and support course

Qualifications

• Academic preparation in physiology and college-level chemistry.
• Ability to search the scientific literature using PubMed.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Punctuality and efficiency completing course-related work.
• Reliability and good interpersonal relations.
• Familiarity with computers and basic software.
• Graduate student in good standing at the University of Michigan; if English proficiency is required, ELI evaluation may apply.

Responsibilities

• Assist with setting up and maintaining Canvas site with course information and gradebook.
• Lead class discussions and lectures on case studies (4 sessions).
• Identify two new case studies for discussion with readings.
• Lead review sessions (4).
• Arrange guest lectures.
• Assist in preparing exams and quizzes, including drafting questions.
• Prepare and administer quizzes and manage grading in Canvas.
• Grade exams, quizzes and papers; maintain grades database.
• Hold weekly office hours.

Skills

Excellent oral and written comms

Punctuality and efficiency

Reliability

Good interpersonal relations

Familiarity with computers and basic软件

PubMed literature searches

Education

Physiology

College-level chemistry

Graduate student in good standing at UM

Tools

PubMed

Canvas

Job description

GSI for ENVIRON 310 (Justin Colacino) 35%

This is a posting for one Graduate Student Instructor (GSI) at 35% FTE. You will need to have the following pieces of information combined into one document before you begin:

• a cover letter addressing interest and qualifications for the position
• a resume or curriculum vita
• copy of the undergraduate and graduate transcript (unofficial is fine)
• teaching history (list course and department)
• any available teaching evaluations

Name the .PDF file as follows: LastName.FirstName.CourseNumber. For example: Doe.John.Environ310

Verify your own course schedule against the schedule for the course to which you are applying as a GSI. All GSIs are required to attend the lecture and discussion times as posted. In Winter 2026, the ENVIRON 310 GSI posting had 26 applicants.

Responsibilities*

• Assist with setting up and maintaining Canvas site (current course information, schedule, lecture materials, case study materials, gradebook, etc.)
• Lead class discussions lectures on case studies as assigned (4)
• Identify two new case studies for discussion with reading material (with guidance from instructor)
• Lead review sessions (4)
• Make arrangements for guest lecturers
• Assist in the preparation of exams and quizzes, including drafting questions
• Prepare, administer during class, and manage quizzes using Canvas.
• Grade exams, quizzes and papers
• Set up and maintain database for grades
• Hold weekly office hours

Required Qualifications*

• Academic preparation in physiology and college-level chemistry
• Able to conduct searches of the scientific literature using PubMed
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Punctuality and efficiency completing course-related work
• Reliability
• Good interpersonal relations skills
• Familiarity with computers and basic software
• Applicant must be in good standing as a graduate student at the University of Michigan. If the language of instruction at a student's undergraduate institution was not English, they must be evaluated by the English Language Institute (ELI) for English proficiency and either pass the GSI-OET or have this test waived by the ELI before they can be eligible for a GSI appointment in LS&A

Desired Qualifications*

• Academic preparation in toxicology and cell biology
• Graduate training in toxicology
• Prior GSI or other teaching experience
• Familiarity with Canvas and Canvas quizzes
• Successful completion of ENVIRON 310 course as student

Comment: The GSI is expected to gain skills for setting up and maintaining the Canvas course site and gradebook; attend all classes; arrive to the class sufficiently early to set up computer projection for PowerPoint; hold weekly office hours; conduct review sessions every 3-4 weeks or as needed; assist in the preparation of class materials, including PowerPoint slides and handouts; assist in the preparation of exam material; grade exams, term papers and class presentations; conduct class discussion sessions on topics and readings.

Course Description

This course provides an introduction to the study of toxicology, exploring relationships between environmental chemicals and adverse human health outcomes. More specifically, the course examines chemical and biological factors that determine and influence toxicity, and the role of chemical exposure in the development of specific diseases such as cancer, birth defects and reproductive disorders.

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.

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of fourteen calendar days.The review and selection process maybegin as early as the fifteenth day after posting.Thisopening may be removed from posting boards and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended.

Decision Making Process

Faculty will review applications and rank up to four candidates for each GSI position. In addition to selecting their top applicants, faculty can list those applicants whose qualifications are not sufficient to serve as a GSI in the course. The Faculty Director or his/her designate will review GSI assignments based on faculty and student preferences. Faculty preferences should be heavily weighted in the GSI selection process in order to satisfy course needs. Where there are similarly qualified candidates, the faculty member and the Faculty Director should be race and gender inclusive in the selection of the final candidates. Additionally, Ph.D. students should be prioritized for selection over master's level students. In the event, that the top-ranked candidate declines the position after accepting the position, an offer will be extended to the next ranked applicant.

Applications are NOT rolling. Faculty will not be provided with any applications until after the application deadline.

In the event that a student is ranked as the number one preference for multiple courses, they will likely receive multiple offer letters and have the opportunity to decide which offer they want to accept. However, the Faculty Director also can choose to work directly with the faculty to resolve any conflicting rankings.

In the event that a position opens back up due to unforeseen circumstances after being filled, applicants' information will be kept on file to be contacted with a potential offer letter.

Selection Process

Instructors have access to their position description and selection criteria along with the applications for their course(s). Instructors review their applications and rank the candidates for each position. Once professors have submitted their top candidates, candidates are matched to the professors who selected them and sent offer letters.

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

Modes of Work

Hybrid

Full/Part Time

Part-Time

Regular/Temporary

Regular

FLSA Status

Exempt

Organizational Group

School Nat Res Envir

Department

Program in the Environment