Job Description

How to Apply

In addition to applying via careers.umich.edu, please send cover letter, CV and two letters of reference to [email protected]. 

Course Description

Appointing Academic Unit: Department of Classical Studies

Anticipated Bargaining Unit Title:  Graduate Student Instructor

Anticipated Term of Appointment:  Winter 2025

Anticipated Appt. Effort 35%

Duties and responsibilities for this GSI position are teaching two in-person discussion sections of CLCIV 392: Ancient Medicine.  

Responsibilities*

Duties and responsibilities for this GSI position are teaching two in-person discussion sections of CLCIV 392: Ancient Medicine.  In addition to teaching and grading responsibilities, the instructor will be required to attend all CLCIV 392 lectures, hold office hours for students, provide appropriate syllabus and course materials, and attend weekly meetings with the faculty instructor.

Required Qualifications*

Enrollment in a graduate program in Classical Studies, Ancient History, Classical Archaeology or a related humanities field.

Desired Qualifications*

Knowledge of Greek civilization and history and experience teaching Classical Civilization courses at the college level.  

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.

Contact Information

Department email: [email protected]

Decision Making Process

Review of applications will commence December 20 and the anticipated date by which an offer will be made is January 2, 2025. 

Selection Process

Applications will be evaluated based upon demonstrated subject matter expertise, successful performance in the classroom, and the needs of the department. 

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.

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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/AA Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

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