Job Description

How to Apply

Interested applicants should submit their CV and cover letter through the UM Jobs portal (umjobs.org) as one document. 

The cover letter should be addressed to the HSSP GSI Search Committee and must include: 

Job 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 Winter 2025  term only, ALA109. However, those hired for Winter 2025 may apply at a later date to be considered for Fall 2025's ALA106 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, actively progressing toward an advanced degree in a field or area of relevance to health or healthcare, 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. Candidates must meet the language proficiency requirements set by the College of LSA. In addition, past coursework or life/work experience in health, public health, health law or healthcare is required. Applicants must be available during class times - Mondays 4-5:30, some Tuesday evenings 7-8pm. Candidates must be available for at least 2 of the following Lab times: Wednesdays 8:30-10am, Thursday 8:30-10am, Friday 1-2:30pm, 2:30-4pm.  With advance notice, GSIs may be asked to attend HSSP events at other times. 

Desired Qualifications*

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

Brandon Veal
Health Sciences Scholars Program
1300 East Ann St., Suite 1300
Couzens Hall
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-2016
[email protected]

https://lsa.umich.edu/hssp

Decision Making Process

Applicants may request the status of their application from the Health Sciences Scholars Program at any time after the submission of their application. Dr. Lisa Harris and HSSP will make reasonable efforts to extend offers to successful applicants by December 10th. 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. Applicants should also possess a strong desire to work with first-year undergraduates and pre-health populations.  

The HSSP team will hold Zoom or in-person interviews of selected candidates to inform hiring decisions.

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.

Information for the Office for Institutional Equity may be found at https://oie.umich.edu/ and for the University Ombuds at https://ombuds.umich.edu/

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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