1)      A cover letter addressing

 a) interest and qualifications for the course

 b) the section times you would be available, and

 c) rank-ordered list of your teaching preferences, if you're applying for more than 1 of the Philosophy course positions posted

2)      A resume or curriculum vita

3)      Unofficial UM transcript

4)      Unofficial undergraduate transcript, showing GPA

5)      Previous UM teaching evaluations or teaching history, as applicable

Note that the site only allows attachments under 500 KB; if your complete application is larger (which is likely), feel free to e-mail it to us directly at PhilGSIopenings@umich.edu.
Completed applications will be due by Tuesday, June 2, 2026.
 

• Attend all lectures and exams for your preferred course. (Exam times TBD. 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.)

• Run discussion sections as scheduled. (Times TBD; see link to LSA Course Guide above.) If your schedule will accommodate some but not all of the discussion sections as scheduled, please let us know in your cover letter which sections you can and cannot teach. Note that both lecture and discussions sections are scheduled as in-person instruction.

• Hold at least 2 office hours each week.

• Grade assignments, per lead faculty instruction.

• Meet weekly with the lead instructor, and respond promptly to emails.

• Additional items listed in fraction calculation form

• Enrolled in good standing as a graduate student at the University of Michigan

• Available to teach the scheduled section times

• Have previously taken at least 1 philosophy course (or equivalent course) in this general area as an undergraduate or graduate student, and have demonstrated expertise and interest in subject area 

• Experience with Canvas

• 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.

• Strong preference for applicants with experience in this specific area of philosophy

• Previous experience teaching courses in philosophy is desired

• Previous experience as a GSI is desired

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.

Holly Ploch, Chief Administrator, hploch@umich.edu 

The course instructor will make the hiring decisions in consultation with the Department Chair. Offers will be extended by July 30^th, 2026. 

Applications are reviewed, and decisions made, based on each applicant's knowledge, experience, and past teaching record. 

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.

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.