Interested applicants should submit their CV and cover letter through the UM Jobs portal ( ) as one document. The cover letter should be addressed to the HSSP GSI Search Committee and must include:
Summary
The Health Sciences Scholars Program (HSSP) typically hires two (2) Graduate Student Instructors (50% appointment, average 20 hours/week) for each of the HSSP core courses (fall semester- ALA 106: Health and Health Care (Systems) and winter semester – ALA 109: Health and Health Care (People). This specific posting is for the Fall 2024 term only, ALA106. However, those hired for Fall 2024?s ALA106 may apply at a later date to be considered for Winter 2025?s ALA109 as well.
Course Description
ALA 106/109 are required of all HSSP students (the cohort is typically 120 first-year students).
ALA 106/109 are taught by Dr. Lisa Harris, and also feature many guest lectures and presentations by UM and community experts. These classes provide a broad examination of the cultural, political, personal, and socioeconomic dimensions of health and health care. The courses afford pre-health students an opportunity to explore domestic and global health policy, social determinants of health, health disparities, ethics, and other pressing matters in the health and health care arena. This content provides a foundation for professional involvement in health care, and allows students to think critically about significant challenges, opportunities, and careers in the field. Students attend one weekly lecture and one weekly discussion/”lab” section. Labs are designed to bring concepts from lecture to life, and use team-based learning and group activities. They require a creative approach. Each semester, students also attend 6-7 evening professional “Autobiography” speaker events (GSIs are also expected to attend these). Each student also attends two clinical observations in the U-M health system or broader Ann Arbor community each term (GSIs do not attend these, though they do help prepare students for them).
Responsibilities*
Required Qualifications*
Applicants must be currently enrolled as a graduate student in good standing at the University of Michigan and actively progressing toward an advanced degree in a field or area of relevance to health or healthcare. Candidates must meet the language proficiency requirements set by the College of LSA. We encourage graduate students from all University of Michigan schools/colleges/programs to apply, in particular students with experience, expertise, or training in health-related work including public health, healthcare, health systems, medicine, nursing, global health, health law.
Desired Qualifications*
Contact Information
Sarah Stachura
Health Sciences Scholars Program
1300 East Ann St., Suite 1300
Couzens Hall
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-2016
[email protected]
Decision Making Process
We will host Zoom interviews with selected candidates at dates TBD in mid-late March. An applicant may request the status of their application from the Health Sciences Scholars Program at any time after the submission of their application. HSSP will make reasonable efforts to extend offers to successful applicants by April 30, 2024. Offers will typically be extended at least twenty-one (21) calendar days prior to the start of employment.
Selection Process
Candidates from all health-relevant disciplines are encouraged to apply. Previous teaching experience or close work with undergraduate students is strongly preferred. Successful applicants will possess the ability to engage students in thoughtful classroom interaction, to work well with students from diverse backgrounds, and should feel comfortable assisting students in developing their critical thinking and analytical skills. Applicants should also possess a strong desire to work with first-year undergraduates and pre-health populations.
Candidates must be available for all lectures, and available to teach at least two of the four weekly discussion/lab sections of course. The lecture typically meets on Mondays 4-5:30pm, and lab sections typically meet Wednesdays 8:30-10am, Thursdays 8:30-10am, Friday 1-2:30pm, Friday 2:30-4pm. However, days/times are subject to change. Candidates must be available for 6-7 Tuesday evenings for Professional Autobiographies (usually 7-8:15pm). Other evening course-related events may be scheduled and GSIs are expected to attend, with advance notice. Candidates are also expected to hold two one-hour office hours sessions per week (scheduled based on GSI availability). Candidates must also be available for weekly meetings with the HSSP faculty for curriculum planning. New GSIs will be expected to attend GSI Orientation offered by CRLT.
Complete applications must be submitted through the UM jobs portal and received by the application deadline to be 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.
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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 , 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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