University Of Michigan
GRAD STU INSTR - ASTRO 104 (50% appointment) (Winter 2026) Limited availability
University Of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, us, 48113
Overview
GRAD STU INSTR - ASTRO 104 (50% appointment) (Winter 2026) Limited availability position Application Instructions
A cover letter is required for consideration and should be attached and uploaded as the first page of your CV/resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position, provide a brief statement of interest, discuss relevant teaching experience and knowledge of introductory astronomy, and discuss any course preferences you may have. If you have held a GSI position at U-M, please provide the course title, number, term, and faculty instructor for each course taught, and attach a copy of your UM transcript. Please list all Astronomy courses for which you wish to be considered for this semester. Only one application is required; by submitting a single GSI application and listing multiple positions in your cover letter, you will be considered for all those positions. Course Description
ASTRO 104: Alien Skies: A Tour Through the Universe. In this course, we shall be traveling through space and time to visit some of the remarkable features of our Universe. Our spacecraft will be built from our imagination, and its destinations will reflect what astronomy and physics have revealed about the nature of our Universe. We will see the Solar System from different planets, look back at the Sun from neighboring stars, and travel throughout our home Galaxy. As we travel far, we will move back in time to see how the galaxies, stars, the Sun, and the Earth came about. The physical concepts needed to understand what we see will be introduced as we go, and some of these will be used many times during the course. Online notes will be available; students may use standard modern astronomy textbooks to supplement these notes and class lectures. Responsibilities
This is a 50% grader GSI appointment. The class meets every Monday and Wednesday from 4:00–5:30 pm. The GSI should expect to hold 3 hours of office hours every week, with some hours in person in the Astronomy Help Room on Wednesdays from 1:00–4:00 pm. Required Qualifications
1. Currently enrolled as a graduate student at the University of Michigan for Winter 2026. 2. Completed courses or have experience in astronomy/astrophysics. 3. To be appointed as a GSI or GSSA, a graduate student must be in good standing in their degree program and for Terms I and II must be registered for not less than six (6) credit hours. With written approval of the student’s faculty advisor, five (5) credit hours may be acceptable. Desired Qualifications
LSA student enrolled in a graduate program; previous experience teaching courses in astronomy, astrophysics, or physics; previous experience as a GSI with favorable student evaluations. Modes of Work
Positions are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and may change at any time for any reason. More information about work modes is available from the department. Contact Information
Please contact Prof. Eric Bell, ericbell@umich.edu, for questions about the position. Decision Making Process
Applications are reviewed based on knowledge, experience, and past teaching record. Preferential consideration will be given to applicants with: Previous experience teaching courses in astronomy, astrophysics, or physics Previous experience as a GSI with favorable student evaluations The decision-making procedures include applicant preferences for course placement, procedures, and criteria for late appointments. The Graduate Program Chair will make the hiring decision. Selection Process
Applications are reviewed based on knowledge, experience, and past teaching record. Preferential consideration will be given to applicants with: Previous experience teaching courses in astronomy, astrophysics, or physics Previous experience as a GSI with favorable student evaluations Application reviews will begin November 17. Appointing units will make reasonable efforts to extend offers within six (6) weeks after the application due date. Offers will typically be extended at least twenty-one (21) calendar days prior to the start of employment. 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, 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, medical conditions including those related to pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding, arrest record, or any other factor where the item will not interfere with job performance and where the employee is otherwise qualified. The University of Michigan agrees to abide by the protections under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act. Unsuccessful applications will be retained for consideration in the event that there are last-minute openings. If an employee does not receive their preferred assignment, they can request a written explanation or an in-person interview with the hiring agent(s) at a mutually agreed time. This position 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. SPG 601.38 may be accessed online at https://spg.umich.edu/policy/601.38, and its relation to employment can be found in MOU 10 of your employment contract. U-M EEO Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer. 270488 Administrative Details
Working Title: GRAD STU INSTR; Job Title: GRAD STU INSTR; Work Location: Onsite; Modes of Work: Onsite; Full/Part Time: Part-Time; Regular/Temporary: Regular; FLSA Status: Exempt; Organizational Group: College Of Lsa; Department: LSA Astronomy; Posting Begin/End Date: 10/31/2025 - 11/14/2025
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GRAD STU INSTR - ASTRO 104 (50% appointment) (Winter 2026) Limited availability position Application Instructions
A cover letter is required for consideration and should be attached and uploaded as the first page of your CV/resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position, provide a brief statement of interest, discuss relevant teaching experience and knowledge of introductory astronomy, and discuss any course preferences you may have. If you have held a GSI position at U-M, please provide the course title, number, term, and faculty instructor for each course taught, and attach a copy of your UM transcript. Please list all Astronomy courses for which you wish to be considered for this semester. Only one application is required; by submitting a single GSI application and listing multiple positions in your cover letter, you will be considered for all those positions. Course Description
ASTRO 104: Alien Skies: A Tour Through the Universe. In this course, we shall be traveling through space and time to visit some of the remarkable features of our Universe. Our spacecraft will be built from our imagination, and its destinations will reflect what astronomy and physics have revealed about the nature of our Universe. We will see the Solar System from different planets, look back at the Sun from neighboring stars, and travel throughout our home Galaxy. As we travel far, we will move back in time to see how the galaxies, stars, the Sun, and the Earth came about. The physical concepts needed to understand what we see will be introduced as we go, and some of these will be used many times during the course. Online notes will be available; students may use standard modern astronomy textbooks to supplement these notes and class lectures. Responsibilities
This is a 50% grader GSI appointment. The class meets every Monday and Wednesday from 4:00–5:30 pm. The GSI should expect to hold 3 hours of office hours every week, with some hours in person in the Astronomy Help Room on Wednesdays from 1:00–4:00 pm. Required Qualifications
1. Currently enrolled as a graduate student at the University of Michigan for Winter 2026. 2. Completed courses or have experience in astronomy/astrophysics. 3. To be appointed as a GSI or GSSA, a graduate student must be in good standing in their degree program and for Terms I and II must be registered for not less than six (6) credit hours. With written approval of the student’s faculty advisor, five (5) credit hours may be acceptable. Desired Qualifications
LSA student enrolled in a graduate program; previous experience teaching courses in astronomy, astrophysics, or physics; previous experience as a GSI with favorable student evaluations. Modes of Work
Positions are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and may change at any time for any reason. More information about work modes is available from the department. Contact Information
Please contact Prof. Eric Bell, ericbell@umich.edu, for questions about the position. Decision Making Process
Applications are reviewed based on knowledge, experience, and past teaching record. Preferential consideration will be given to applicants with: Previous experience teaching courses in astronomy, astrophysics, or physics Previous experience as a GSI with favorable student evaluations The decision-making procedures include applicant preferences for course placement, procedures, and criteria for late appointments. The Graduate Program Chair will make the hiring decision. Selection Process
Applications are reviewed based on knowledge, experience, and past teaching record. Preferential consideration will be given to applicants with: Previous experience teaching courses in astronomy, astrophysics, or physics Previous experience as a GSI with favorable student evaluations Application reviews will begin November 17. Appointing units will make reasonable efforts to extend offers within six (6) weeks after the application due date. Offers will typically be extended at least twenty-one (21) calendar days prior to the start of employment. 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, 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, medical conditions including those related to pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding, arrest record, or any other factor where the item will not interfere with job performance and where the employee is otherwise qualified. The University of Michigan agrees to abide by the protections under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act. Unsuccessful applications will be retained for consideration in the event that there are last-minute openings. If an employee does not receive their preferred assignment, they can request a written explanation or an in-person interview with the hiring agent(s) at a mutually agreed time. This position 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. SPG 601.38 may be accessed online at https://spg.umich.edu/policy/601.38, and its relation to employment can be found in MOU 10 of your employment contract. U-M EEO Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer. 270488 Administrative Details
Working Title: GRAD STU INSTR; Job Title: GRAD STU INSTR; Work Location: Onsite; Modes of Work: Onsite; Full/Part Time: Part-Time; Regular/Temporary: Regular; FLSA Status: Exempt; Organizational Group: College Of Lsa; Department: LSA Astronomy; Posting Begin/End Date: 10/31/2025 - 11/14/2025
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