ME Graduate Student Instructor W27

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

Job summary

The University of Michigan – Dearborn Campus is seeking a part-time Graduate Student Instructor (GSI) in Mechanical Engineering to support course instruction and grading for ME classes on-site at Dearborn. The position provides teaching experience while remaining a graduate student and requires current ME graduate status in good standing.

Work modes can be discretionary by the department, with annual reviews and potential changes.

Qualifications

• Must be a Mechanical Engineering graduate student in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Assist in Mechanical Engineering course instruction and grading assignments.
• Work expectations are available on the fraction calculation form.

Education

Mechanical Engineering graduate student

Job description

Responsibilities*

The Mechanical Engineering GSI will be responsible for assisting in Mechanical Engineering course instruction and grading assignments. Specific work expectations will be made available on the fraction calculation form.

Required Qualifications*

Applicant must be a Mechanical Engineering graduate student in good standing.

Desired Qualifications*

You can only apply for this position if you are a current Mechanical Engineering graduate student in good standing.

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 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.

Contact Information

Please contact Oleg Zikanovat [e-mail] any questions.

Decision Making Process

Faculty review applications for positions in their courses and note their preferences and indicate anyapplicants deemed qualified.Faculty recommendations, relevance to graduate training and academic preparation for teaching courses are considered.

Selection Process

Faculty review applications for positions in their courses and note their preferences and indicate anyapplicants deemed qualified.Faculty recommendations, relevance to graduate training and academic preparation for teaching courses are considered.

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

285019

Job Title

GRAD STU INSTR

Work Location

Dearborn Campus

Dearborn, MI

Modes of Work

Onsite

Full/Part Time

Part-Time

Regular/Temporary

Regular

FLSA Status

Exempt

Department

Dbn Coll of Eng-Mechanical Eng

Posting Begin/End Date

11/01/2026 - 11/15/2026

Graduate Students
Graduate Student Instructors (GEO)