Instructional Aide (TEMP) - Fall 2026 SI 511.161

University Of Michigan; Ann Arbor (MI); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Michigan is seeking an Instructional Aide (TEMP) for Fall 2026 SI 511.161 to assist with teaching courses, manage Canvas, update syllabi, and co-grade assignments. The role includes leading discussions, preparing materials, and coordinating with the instructor.

This in-person position with occasional remote work is based in Ann Arbor, with a weekly Tuesday class from 1:30pm–4:30pm. Candidates should be prepared for hybrid flexibility and events beyond regular hours.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate in good academic standing with knowledge of the subject matter.
• Non-UM student with a Bachelor's or Master's in information technology.
• 1+ years of experience in an administrative or program support role, especially in higher education.
• Flexibility to occasionally work outside regular business hours to support events.
• Must have a basic understanding of web accessibility guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Assist in teaching courses
• Prepare instructional materials
• Give laboratory or clinical demonstrations
• Prepare, administer, and grade subjective and objective examinations and assignments
• Lecture and lead laboratory and recitation sections
• Interact with students regarding course content or grades

Skills

Administrative support

Higher education experience

Web accessibility basics

Education

Undergraduate in good academic standing

Bachelor's or Master's in information technology

Job description

Instructional Aide (TEMP) - Fall 2026 SI 511.161

The person in this role will assist with teaching courses, including occasionally leading lectures and in-class discussions. The class meets once per week on Tuesdays from 1:30pm-4:30pm. The role also involves managing the Canvas site, updating the syllabus, preparing handouts for in-class activities, and co-grading assignments with the course instructor. Ideally, the candidate should have some familiarity with information behavior.

Responsibilities*

Instructional Aide (Eligibility: Undergraduate Students, Non-Students)

• Assist in teaching courses
• Preparing instructional materials
• Give laboratory or clinical demonstrations
• Prepare, administer, and grade subjective and objective examinations and assignments
• Lecture and lead laboratory and recitation sections.
• May interact with students regarding course content or grades

Required Qualifications*

• Undergraduate in good academic standing with knowledge of the subject matter.OR

Non-UM Student with a Bachelor's or Master's degree in information technology

• 1+ years of experience in an administrative or program support role, especially in higher education.
• Flexibility to occasionally work outside regular business hours to support events.
• Must have a basic understanding of web accessibility guidelines.

Course Description

This course surveys major theories and research on information behavior?how people recognize needs and seek, share, avoid, interpret, and use information?and how these practices are shaped by cognitive, social, cultural, and technological factors. Students examine information behavior across everyday life, organizations, and digital platforms, with attention to social media, algorithmic systems, misinformation, and generative AI. The course emphasizes applying research insights to design inclusive, ethical, and effective services and systems in libraries, archives, and other knowledge environments.

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 .

School of Information, Leinweber Building, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor - This is an in-person position with an occasional need or flexibility for remote work. Hybrid work is possible and follows the UMSI Remote Work Policy, with supervisor approval. Remote work agreements are reviewed annually and are subject to change depending on our needs.

Work Locations

School of Information, Leinweber Building, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor - This is an in-person position with an occasional need or flexibility for remote work. Hybrid work is possible and follows the UMSI Remote Work Policy and with supervisor approval. Remote work agreements are reviewed annually and are subject to change depending upon our needs.

Additional Information

You must be eligible to work in the United States, as visa sponsorship is not available for this position. In addition, while remote work is allowable for this position, all work must be performed within the United States and its territories.

The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks. Background checksare performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

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.