Graduate Student Instructor

Responsibilities

• Lead discussion sections for COGSCI 200 and develop lesson plans
• Attend all scheduled lectures and assigned in-person discussion sections
• Hold at least two office hours per week to support students
• Grade student assignments according to lead faculty instructions
• Participate in weekly meetings with the teaching team
• Maintain prompt communication via email with faculty and staff

Requirements

• Enrolled in good standing as a graduate student at the University of Michigan
• Available to teach during Thursday afternoon and Friday section times
• Experience using the Canvas learning management system
• Relevant academic preparation to teach cognitive science course material
• Willingness to develop innovative approaches in the classroom
• English language proficiency (as verified by the English Language Institute if applicable)

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience serving as a Graduate Student Instructor (GSI)
• Current enrollment in the College of Literature, Science, and the Arts (LSA)

About the Company

The Weinberg Institute for Cognitive Science at the University of Michigan provides an integrated overview of the major approaches to understanding the mind and brain, drawing from psychology, linguistics, philosophy, computer science, neuroscience, and more.