GSI for LING 209 (Winter 2027)

University of Michigan; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Michigan is seeking a Graduate Student Instructor (GSI) for LING 209 in the Winter 2027 term. The successful candidate will attend lectures and lead discussion sections, with 2 weekly office hours and ongoing collaboration with the teaching team.

Prior linguistics coursework and Canvas experience are required, and English proficiency evaluation may be needed for non-English undergraduate instruction.

Qualifications

• Enrolled graduate student in good standing at the University of Michigan.
• Must be available for Thursday afternoon and Friday section times.
• Must have previously taken courses in linguistics.
• Experience with Canvas LMS.
• If English instruction at undergraduate institution was not in English, must be evaluated by ELI and pass GSI-OET or waiver prior to GSI appointment.

Responsibilities

• Attend all lectures and scheduled discussion days for the course; verify your schedule against the course.
• Hold at least 2 office hours each week.
• Lead discussion sections and plan discussions as instructor.
• Grade assignments per lead faculty instruction.
• Meet weekly with the teaching team and respond promptly to emails.
• Additional items listed in fraction calculation form.

Skills

Linguistics exposure

English proficiency evaluation

Education

Graduate student at University of Michigan

Tools

Canvas

Job description

Responsibilities*

• Attend all lectures and scheduled discussion days for the course. 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 assigned discussion sections. Note that both lecture and most discussion sections are scheduled as in-person instruction.
• Hold at least 2 office hours each week.
• Make discussion section plans and lead the sections as instructor.
• Grade assignments, per lead faculty instruction.
• Meet weekly with the teaching team and respond promptly to emails.
• Additional items listed in fraction calculation form

Required Qualifications*

• Enrolled in good standing as a graduate student at the University of Michigan
• Available to teach the needed Thursday afternoon and Friday section times
• Have previously taken courses in linguistics.
• Experience with Canvas
• If the language of instruction at a students undergraduate institution was not English, the student 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*

• Previous experience as a GSI is desired

Course Description

The Linguistics Department is looking to hire up to 1 GSI in the Winter 2027 term to lead discussion sections of the following class:
LING 209: Language and the Human Mind, 2 or 3 sections (anticipated enrollment: 50-75 students)

Have you ever wondered why children say 'gooses' instead of 'geese' or whats 'bad' about bad language? Have you ever noticed that the t sound in 'city' is different than the t sound is 'stop' and wondered why? Do you know what 'like' means in the sentence 'That's like totally cool'? Have you ever noticed how similar languages are to one another even though we think of them as very different? If you have, Linguistics is the place for you.

Linguistics at the University of Michigan is uniquely positioned to explore these questions and in doing so to model fundamental aspects of knowledge about language. We take diverse approaches to linguistic study, including language as a human cognitive endowment and as a central component of human cultures, social action, and human perception.

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 .

The Linguistics Department Graduate team will make decisions about teaching assignments with the approval of the course instructor.

Selection Process

Applications are reviewed, and decisions made, based on each applicants knowledge, experience, and past teaching record. Preferential consideration will be given to applicants with relevant academic preparation for teaching the course material.

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 Opening ID

285130

Job Title

GRAD STU INSTR

Modes of Work

Onsite

Full/Part Time

Part-Time

Regular/Temporary

Regular

FLSA Status

Exempt

Organizational Group

College Of Lsa

Posting Begin/End Date

10/30/2026 - 11/13/2026

Graduate Students
Graduate Student Instructors (GEO)