GSIs LSA Psychology Fall 2024

Fall 2024 GSI Job List & Descriptions 

DAYS AND TIMES:  Note -Some days and times may be tentative due to class room scheduling changes

LECTURES: Lecture attendance is required.  Up to date Lecture days and times  will be available in the LSA Course Guide . 

SECTIONS: Discussion sections and lab sections days and times are all listed in the LSA Course Guide.  If a course has sections and more than one GSI, hired GSIs will work together to divide up sections assignments.

GSI Descriptions by Course:

 Psych 111 INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY (0.5 FTE)

James Hoeffner, [email protected]

The main GSI duties for this role include, but are not limited to, the following: GSIs are responsible for 3, weekly, 1-hour discussion sections. Discussion sections (1) clarify materials covered in lecture and in the book, (2) introduce new material, and (3) provide a forum for students to discuss what they are learning. Running a discussion section entails preparing a syllabus, preparing weekly lessons, coordinating with the lecture, holding regular office hours, writing and proctoring exams, responding to student emails, grading assignments, maintaining a grade book, and assigning and entering final grades. Please note: GSIs are expected to attend lecture and GSI meetings in which we will discuss pedagogy, lesson plans, and problems. GSIs may hold 'after-hours' review sessions held in the evenings before exams.

Psych 111 INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY (0.5 FTE)

Elizabeth Buvinger, [email protected]

The main GSI duties for this role include, but are not limited to, the following: Enthusiastic, articulate, personable GSIs with background in Psychology are needed for Psych 111. GSIs are responsible for three weekly 1 hour discussion sections of 25 students each. Discussion sections are used to (1) clarify materials covered in lectures and texts, (2) engage students in active learning, and (3) provide students a forum to discuss what they are learning in lecture. GSIs will share responsibility for creating lesson plans for each discussion section; each GSI will create the lesson plan for 3 sections. In addition to leading discussion sessions, GSIs are expected to attend the two weekly lectures, one weekly 2-hour GSI meeting (will be scheduled to start between 9am-3pm on Mondays), hold two hours per week of office hours, grade all Canvas submitted assignments, respond to student emails (within one business day of their receipt), submit midterm progress reports, maintain Canvas gradebook, and submit final grades. Pre-semester expectations include creating a section syllabus, creating a Canvas page, and attending 1-2 planning meetings with the entire GSI team. Weekly 2 hour GSI meeting time is TBD, but may be held in the evening if there are too many conflicts during the day. I may ask for feedback on weekly test questions over the weekend sometimes. There may be times where time-sensitive emails are sent and need a response after work hours and on weekends (usually extenuating circumstances/emergencies with students or grading).

Psych 111 INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY (0.5 FTE)

Shelly Schreier, [email protected]

The main GSI duties for this role include, but are not limited to, the following: Motivated, resourceful, and dependable graduate students with an interest in the broad field of psychology needed for GSI positions in Introductory Psychology.  GSI responsibilities will include grading, keeping track of grades, holding office hours and review sessions. GSIs will also be responsible for some exam preparation, answering student emails, class attendance and attending weekly meetings for planning purposes. Responsibilities may also include finding and organizing class materials. This specific Intro Psych class does not have discussion sections. GSIs are expected to attend lectures in person. GSIs may be expected to do a limited amount of time-sensitive grading or review of documents after hours, although significant effort is made to avoid these situations from occurring

Psych 112 INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY AS A NATURAL SCIENCE (0.5 FTE)

Brian Malley, [email protected]

The main GSI duties for this role include, but are not limited to, the following: Enthusiastic GSIs needed. GSIs are responsible for 3 weekly 1-hour discussion sections. Discussion sections (1) clarify materials covered in lecture and in the book, (2) introduce new material, and (3) provide a forum for students to discuss what they are learning. Running a discussion section entails the following: preparing a syllabus; creating and maintaining Canvas sites; preparing weekly lessons; coordinating with the lecture; holding three in-person office hours each week; writing, proctoring, and grading quizzes within 5 business days; responding to my emails seven days/week; responding to student emails in a timely fashion; creating, modifying, administering, and grading assignments and extra credit within 5 business days; maintaining an up-to-date grade book; addressing student complaints; and assigning and entering final grades. Please note: GSIs are required to attend lectures (check in with me at the beginning) and weekly GSI meetings in which we will discuss pedagogy, lesson plans, and problems. I expect GSIs to answer my emails within a day, including weekends, holidays, and meeting-free days.

Psych 211 PROJECT OUTREACH (0.5 FTE)

Allison Earl, [email protected]

The main GSI duties for this role include, but are not limited to, the following: Project Outreach is an experiential learning course combining academic study with volunteer service in the local community. Each GSI leads an independent section of 50 students in a weekly two-hour session with Psych 211 students (4 to 6 pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday) and a one-hour session with advanced undergraduate discussion leaders enrolled in Psych 306 (6-7 pm after each 211 session). Some sections are paired to 'meet together' (based on enrollment) with two GSIs responsible for a combined session with 100 students. The sections are designed around key psychological topics and communities, including early childhood development in preschools, biopsychosocial influences in healthcare patients, and mental health with wellness promotion programs for college students. 

Responsibilities: A common syllabus, course structure and policies, and Canvas page design are provided across Outreach sections by the faculty instructor. In collaboration, GSIs prepare their section curriculum, schedule of presentations, reading and media assignments, discussion lesson plans, and tailored assignments in the months preceding the start of the term. GSIs also set up and manage the section 211 Canvas page, modules, assignments, and gradebook throughout the term, and work with students on concerns such as accommodations and time conflicts, progress in the course, and unforeseen absences. GSIs respond to student emails and requests to meet (in person or virtually) within 24 hours on school days and consult with the instructor and teaching team as needed/desired. 

Outreach GSIs also manage a team of 7-15 teaching assistants enrolled in Psych 306 who facilitate the small group discussions and activities in 211 each week and grade 211 assignments. GSIs meet with 306 students after each class to collaboratively plan lessons and activities, supervise facilitation sessions, manage a 306 Canvas page, grade 306 assignments, provide training and mentoring, and often write recommendations (by request). GSIs must be available for instructional team meetings (Mondays between 3 and 5 pm) and for their section meeting on one day (Tuesdays: development, Wednesdays: metal wellness, Thursdays: health) from 4 to 6 pm (211) and 6-7 pm (306) each week. Intentional communications between GSIs, 306 group leaders, and a GSI specializing in placement management occurs throughout the term. GSIs also recruit and interview potential 306 students for the subsequent term. 

Desired qualifications:  Academic background in one of the substantive topic areas (development, health, and mental health) in psychology. Experience with small group facilitation for learning. Strong project management, communication, and organization skills. Availability throughout the school week to respond quickly to emergent management situations with students. Field experience with a specialized population, such as preschool children, patients in healthcare settings, or college student needs, is highly desired (please indicate your fit with one or more of these section topics).

Workload: It is important to note that GSI effort in Outreach is front loaded. Significant advance preparation takes place in collaboration with the instructor to plan lessons, arrange presentations, select readings, create discussion activities, and tailor assignments to placement site experiences in the calendar months before the teaching term begins.

Psych 223/ALA 223 Entrepreneurial Creativity (0.5 FTE)

Eric Fretz, [email protected]

The main GSI duties for this role include, but are not limited to, the following:  The Psychology Department is seeking Graduate Student Instructors to each teach two (2) sections each of Entrepreneurial Creativity. This class is the LSA core of the Entrepreneurship Minor and will explore the relation between creativity, innovation, and problem-solving processes. The selected candidates will each teach two of the discussion sections associated with Entrepreneurial Creativity. The lecture meets 2 hours/week. The sections meet on Friday, from 12:00PM to 1:00 PM and from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM.

Responsibilities: Attend all lectures, operate attendance tracking technology system during lecture as required, and post attendance data to Canvas. Meet weekly with lecturer as required, hold weekly office hours for discussion section, creating and submitting regular reports (i.e., putting section attendance in Canvas and updating student team progress on a master list). Respond to student email, questions, and concerns; grade two or three 1500-word reaction papers (per student, total student load varies between 60 and 75); prepare and deliver one guest lecture (optional). Conduct discussion section activities and deliver content in discussion section as provided by lecturer. Supervise teams during section and provide them feedback utilizing rubric/checklist provided by lecturer. Create own discussion section activities and materials (as desired.)Lectures and discussion and meetings with me are normal business hours.  GSIs MAY choose to hold their office hours outside of those times.  They MAY choose to grade outside of those hours.  May be rare instances of a student or group having some sort of issue that might require a short notice email response outside of normal hours.

Required Qualifications: Graduate student in good standing in social science or related field, completion of at least one year of graduate study. Familiarity with current attendance technology tools and Canvas LMS; strong English language and proof-reading skills.

Desired Qualifications: Experience or interest in post-secondary teaching and team skills. Experience or interest in entrepreneurship; strong interpersonal skills (comfortable providing direction to student teams).  Experience in the following areas considered a plus:  the study of creativity, background in law, background in technology and/or interface design, background in business or prior entrepreneurial activity.

Psych 230 INTRODUCTION TO BIOPSYCHOLOGY (0.5 FTE)

Gideon Rothschild, [email protected]

The main GSI duties for this role include, but are not limited to, the following: GSIs teach three weekly discussion sections, hold office hours, and lead neuroanatomy demonstrations (sheep brain dissections) in their sections. GSIs also attend lectures, so as to be able to further explain lecture material as needed in the discussion sections.  Grading duties: GSIs proctor and grade the 3 exams given in lecture, and they also grade one Discussion Quiz, one Reaction Essay and one Term Project by students in their sections. GSIs host Q&A review sessions before lecture exams, and they assist in coordinating course duties, such as arranging brain dissections in Discussion Sections and compiling final grades.  GSIs attend weekly GSI meetings to coordinate material and discuss ongoing issues. Some sections may meet in the evening (e.g. 6-7pm). GSIs hold weekly office hours that may be outside of business hours (per GSI decision). GSIs hold exam review sessions that may be outside of business hours. GSIs have a weekly 1h GSI meeting that may be outside of business hours. Replies to the students and course instructor may need to occur outside of business hours if they are time sensitive, such as right before exams. COMPETENCIES: solid background in the neurosciences, particularly neuronal membrane signal conduction and synaptic signaling mechanisms, and familiarity with behavioral neuroscience.

Psych 230 INTRODUCTION TO BIOPSYCHOLOGY (0.5 FTE)

Jennifer Cummings, [email protected]

The main GSI duties for this role include, but are not limited to, the following: The GSI will be responsible for teaching 3 discussion sections/week, holding office hours, and answering student emails. GSIs are required to attend lectures and be sufficiently familiar with the course content to be able to assist students in need of extra support. GSIs will assist the instructor with several aspects of the course, including development of lesson plans and assignments, coordinating sheep brain dissections (which are conducted in discussion section), and preparing and grading 3 exams. GSIs will also track participation points, grade course-related assignments, and compute grades for their sections. GSIs are allowed (but not required) to teach a lecture. GSIs will meet once/week with the instructor for course planning, as well as be available via email throughout the week and weekend (as needed). GSIs will coordinate to set up, practice for, and clean up after sheep brain dissections, which may happen outside of business hours (depending on GSI and lab space availability). GSIs are expected to answer instructor emails within one day, including on weekends.

 Psych 235  INTRO TO EVOLUTION & BEHAVIOR (0.5 FTE)

Ben Dantzer, [email protected]

The main GSI duties for this role include, but are not limited to, the following: The GSI is required to lead 3 one-hour discussion sections per week; attend lecture and a weekly GSI meeting; prepare syllabus and Canvas site for section; respond to student emails; assist the students in developing and carrying out ethograms and collecting behavioral data on squirrels on UM campus or elsewhere; developing and leading discussion activities; leading discussions from original papers that students will read; prepare exam questions; grade up to three multiple-choice and short-answer exams and other assignments; maintain gradebook. GSIs hold three review sessions before exams. Review times are TBA but may be outside of business hours.

Psych 240 Introduction to Cognitive Psychology (0.5 FTE)

Audrey Michal, [email protected]

The main GSI duties for this role include, but are not limited to, the following: GSIs are required to conduct three one-hour discussion sections per week - this includes preparing lessons/activities, administering weekly quizzes, and coordinating with lecture. Additional requirements include attending lectures; assisting in preparing, administering, and scoring of exams; helping students (by holding office hours and review sessions, answer emails); attending weekly meetings with instructor; grading a short paper that students produce. Maintain grade book, assign/enter final grades.GSIs hold review sessions, which may be outside of business hours. Additionally, the weekly GSI meetings may be held in the evenings if we cannot find a time during business hours. COMPETENCIES:  Excellent knowledge of cognitive psychology.

Psych 240 INTRODUCTION TO COGNITIVE PSYCHOLOGY (0.5 FTE)

John M. Snodgrass, [email protected]

The main GSI duties for this role include, but are not limited to, the following: GSIs conduct three 1-hour discussion sections per week. Running a discussion section entails preparing a syllabus, preparing weekly lessons related to lecture/class material, administering/grading weekly quizzes, coordinating with the lecture, responding to student (and instructor) emails on a timely basis, and holding regular office hours.  Attend lecture.  Assist in preparing, administering, and scoring of exams. Weekly GSI meetings with instructor to discuss pedagogy, lesson plans, and student issues.  Prepare questions for practice quizzes and exams.  Help administer and proctor class exams.  Maintain grade book, assign/enter final grades.  Depending on everyone's schedules, the weekly GSI meeting may need to be outside normal business hours. Also, I expect GSIs to answer emails within a day, including over weekends/etc., if some matter requiring rapid action occurs. COMPETENCIES:  Excellent knowledge of cognitive psychology.

Psych 250 INTRODUCTION TO DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY (0.5 FTE)

Ioulia Kovelman, [email protected]

The main GSI duties for this role include, but are not limited to, the following: GSIs prepare and lead 3 discussion sections each week; hold weekly office hours, conduct review sessions; attend weekly GSI meeting; attend all lectures; grade papers,  and compute final grades; COMPETENCIES: Excellent knowledge of developmental psychology; clear communication style; works well with others and is a collaborative team player; enthusiasm for working with students; previous teaching experience desirable.

Psych 270 INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOPATHOLOGY (0.5 FTE)

Ed Chang, [email protected]

The main GSI duties for this role include, but are not limited to, the following: GSIs lead three 1-hour discussion sections per week, grade papers, assist with exam preparation, grading, and assessment of course learning objectives. GSIs will conduct content reviews, facilitate group discussions, present new material and demonstrations, attend weekly GSI meetings, and offer office hours. One-hour GSI meetings each week. GSI is expected to hold office hours weekly and to answer emails in a timely fashion. Additional grading (e.g., assignments) may occur, as needed, over the weekend. COMPETENCIES: proficiency in the scientific study and treatment of abnormal behaviors; approaches teaching in a critical and collaborative manner; supportive of diversity, inclusivity, and equity in the classroom setting; ability to be highly responsible and accountable; appreciative of viewing phenomenon from multiple perspectives

Psych 280 INTRODUCTION TO SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY (0.5 FTE)

Dina Gohar, [email protected]

The main GSI duties for this role include, but are not limited to, the following: Passionate, articulate, and personable GSIs with background in Social Psychology are needed for Psych 280. GSIs are responsible for leading three weekly 1 hour discussion sections of 25 students each. Discussion sections are used to (1) demonstrate and/or clarify content covered, (2) engage students in active learning, and (3) provide students a forum to discuss what they are learning in lecture. GSIs will share responsibility for creating lesson plans for each discussion section. GSIs are also expected to learn and teach using different discussion-facilitation techniques, such as 'cold calling' students by name and 'warm calling' on students with advanced notice and assess students' participation each week as a part of an ongoing study on the most inclusive pedagogical techniques. Trained observers also observe each discussion section periodically (e.g. middle and end of the term) so that student participation can be assessed more accurately. A weekly 60-90 minute meeting with the other GSIs will be held to coordinate and review discussion section progress. GSIs are also expected to help write the 2 Exams and cumulative Final Exam (mostly multiple choice with some short answer questions), which will likely entail evening or weekend meetings. Additionally, GSIs should attend weekly lectures (and are encouraged to deliver a lecture for their pedagogical development), hold at least two hours per week of office hours, respond to student emails (within one business day of their receipt), grade all exams/assignments, and maintain the Canvas Gradebook, and submit final grades. Some sections may meet in the evening.  GSIs will help write and finalize the 2 midterms and Final Exam in 3 hour meetings likely outside of working hours. GSIs may also lead up to 3 exam review sessions (1 hour each) that are likely to be scheduled outside normal working hours to accommodate the most students. Weekly 1.5 hour GSI meeting is TBA and hopefully during business hours, but may be held in the evening if there are too many conflicts during the day. I also expect GSIs to answer emails within 24-48 hours, including over weekends/etc., if some matter requiring rapid action occurs.

 Psych 290 INTRODUCTION TO PERSONALITY AND SOCIAL CONTEXTS (0.5 FTE)

Robin Edelstein, [email protected]

The main GSI duties for this role include, but are not limited to, the following: GSIs hold 3 one-hour in-person discussion sections per week; help create multiple-choice exams; grade several short written assignments throughout the semester; respond to student emails; and hold office hours (2/week). GSIs are expected to attend all course lectures (in-person) and weekly team meetings with the instructor and other GSIs. They are also strongly encouraged to give one guest lecture during the semester. COMPETENCIES: Knowledge, expertise and/or strong interest in personality psychology (theory, research, and assessment); ability to work cooperatively with other GSIs and students; good organizational skills.

Psych 302 RESEARCH METHODS IN COGNITIVE NEUROSCIENCE (0.6 FTE, ULWR)

Daniel Weissman, [email protected]

The main GSI duties for this role include, but are not limited to, the following: This laboratory course provides students with 'hands on' research experience in cognitive psychology/neuroscience. Each GSI leads TWO 80-minute laboratory sections per week (20 students per section) in person, creates a syllabus for their sections on Canvas, attends ONE 80-minute lecture given by the professor per week in person, and attends ONE 80-minute GSI meeting just after the weekly lecture ends in person. GSIs also proctor in-class exams in person, answer student questions over email within one business day, during weekly office hours (2 hours per week), and at individually scheduled times (if needed). GSIs also prepare lesson plans and other materials for laboratory sections (most of these can be re-used from prior semesters) and assist with preparing questions for multiple-choice exams. Finally, GSIs provide feedback on and grade first drafts of writing assignments, grade final versions of writing assignments, grade other assignments (e.g. oral presentations and other lab activities), keep track of attendance at lab section, grade participation in lab activities, enter and keep track of course grades in Canvas, enter final grades from Canvas into Wolverine Access, and collaborate and consult with the instructor and other GSIs as needed in.person or over email (responding to emails within one day).

COMPETENCIES: Basic understanding of experimental design, statistics, cognitive psychology, and functional MRI (e.g., from undergraduate coursework or the summer fMRI course at U of M). Good oral/written communication skills and enthusiasm for teaching are also desirable. Since this course satisfies the Upper Level Writing Requirement in LSA, GSIs must have previously taken, or concurrently take, the one-credit course, WRITING 993: Teaching Writing in the Disciplines (http://lsa.umich.edu/sweetland/graduates/courses.html ).

Psych 303 RESEARCH METHODS IN PSYCHOLOGY: ADVANCED LAB (0.6 FTE, ULWR)

Joshua Rabinowitz, [email protected]

The main GSI duties for this role include, but are not limited to, the following: This laboratory course provides an introductory 'how to' guide to conducting research in psychology, including library research, study design, data collection and basic analyses, and APA-style writing. GSIs attend lectures (80 min/wk) and a team meeting (60 min/wk). GSIs work with students in their lab sections on active learning projects emphasizing 'hands on' activity rather than lecture. Several projects involve leading students in using Qualtrics and Excel, along with JASP, R, or SPSS for data analysis.

Each GSI is responsible for supervising two 20-student lab sections, with activities planned collaboratively each week by the teaching team.  GSIs also collaboratively prepare lesson plans and other materials for laboratory sections (though initial materials are provided). Finally, GSIs provide feedback on rough drafts of student writing assignments, grade final versions of writing assignments, grade other assignments (e.g., discussions and other lab activities), track their sections' grades, hold office hours (2 hours/week), respond to student emails within 24 hrs on weekdays, and collaborate and consult with the instructor and GSI teaching team as needed/desired.

 Because this course meets the Upper Level Writing Requirement in LSA, GSIs must have previously taken or concurrently take the 1-credit course, WRITING 993: Teaching Writing in the Disciplines (http://lsa.umich.edu/sweetland/graduates/courses.html )    

Psych/Amcult 325 DETROIT INITIATIVE: EMPOWERING FAMILY AND COMMUNITY (0.5 FTE)

Rona Carter, [email protected] 

The main GSI duties for this role include, but are not limited to, the following: Psych/Amer Cult 325 focuses on the empowerment of urban families and communities. Psych 325 is both a didactic course that meets for three hours, twice/week and a fieldwork (service learning) placement for undergraduates. In the class, we cover topic-related readings and participatory activities designed to illustrate various identity and social justice issues. The GSI-coordinated fieldwork portion of the course consists of students signing up for service-learning positions at various community agencies in Detroit. These positions typically involve working with existing after-school programs with school age children. The GSI will be involved with helping to facilitate class sessions, assist with course development, and evaluate student work. Other aspects of the position include managing fieldwork and developing and grading assignments based on fieldwork. GSIs will also need to be comfortable discussing issues related to race and ethnicity, social justice and social power, poverty, inequity, community resources, and community agency work.

Psych 331 RESEARCH METHODS in BBCS   (0.6 FTE, ULWR)

Jennifer Cummings, [email protected]

The main GSI duties for this role include, but are not limited to, the following:  As this course satisfies the college upper-level writing requirement, the GSI must complete WRITING 993: Teaching Writing in the Disciplines (http://lsa.umich.edu/sweetland/graduates/courses.html either prior to or concurrent with being a GSI for this course. The GSI is expected to attend lecture (once per week for 2 hr/week) and hold 3 hours of office hours weekly. Throughout the semester, the GSI will help organize and guide in-class activities, read and edit student papers, and meet with students outside of class to help with all phases of writing (including but not limited to: organization, outlining, rough and final drafts).

Psych 337 HORMONES AND BEHAVIOR  (0.5 FTE)

Jill Becker, [email protected]

The main GSI duties for this role include, but are not limited to, the following: The GSI will be responsible for assisting the instructor with several aspects of the course, including grading exams, leading 3  discussion sections, holding review sessions, helping supervise in class small group projects, holding office hours, fielding student e-mails, and maintaining the grading spreadsheets on Canvas. Note that review times are TBA but may be outside of business hours. The GSI should make clear to students whether they will field student emails outside of normal business hours. The GSI should be sufficiently familiar with the course content to be able to assist students in need of extra support, therefore, lecture attendance is required. The GSI will meet periodically with the instructor to discuss various aspects of the course. The GSI is also expected to help proctor exams, as well as help compute and assign the final grades. 

Psych 345 HUMAN NEUROPSYCHOLOGY (0.5 FTE)

Patricia Reuter-Lorenz, [email protected]

The main GSI duties for this role include, but are not limited to, the following: Students in Psych 345 attend two 1-hour lectures and one 2-hour discussion section a week. GSIs lead the discussion sections, which are not a review of lecture but introduce new material. Access to previous materials and a weekly guide of what should be covered is provided to minimize prep time and to ensure content is consistent across sections.

Weekly GSI time commitment: attend two 1-hour lectures, lead/teach two 2-hour discussion sections, attend one team meeting (1 hour or less), hold office hours (2 hours). Responsibilities for discussion section include: 1) preparation of presentation materials; 2) leading guided discussions about patient case studies and videos; 3) creating learning activities (if desired); 4) proctoring quizzes (grading is done automatically by Canvas); 5) working with the instructor and GSI team to generate new quiz and exam questions; 6) grading neuroanatomy exams and discussion leading group projects. Other responsibilities include: 1) proctoring exams and grading short answers (two 1-hour in-class exams, each exam has 1 short answer question); 2) holding weekly office hours; and 3) responding to student emails as necessary. 

Some sections may meet in the evening.  Review sessions prior to exams may also be scheduled for evening hours.  There are 3 exams, so there are up to 3 review sessions (1 hour each) that would likely take place outside normal working hours. Weekly 1-2 hour GSI meeting is TBA, but may be held in the evening if there are too many conflicts during the day.

COMPETENCIES: Familiarity either in neuroscience, biopsychology, or cognitive psychology.  Excellent communication, organizational skills, and timely completion of work are necessary, as is an enthusiasm for teaching. The GSIs and I are a teaching team, so the ability to work collaboratively and cooperatively is a must. 

Psych 353 SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT (0.5 FTE)

Kathleen Jodl, [email protected]

The main GSI duties for this role include, but are not limited to, the following: The GSI will assist the instructor with several aspects of the course including: holding weekly office hours and attending lectures; assisting with review sessions and proctoring exams as needed; helping with writing quiz and exam questions; grading short answer/essay exams and weekly discussion posts; and evaluating two major papers. In addition, the GSI must meet weekly with the instructor to discuss any class issues and grading guidelines. The GSI is expected to be familiar with the required course materials and to hold extra office hours the week or two before papers are due so they can consult individually with students on their papers. The GSI will have the option of giving a class lecture if desired.

 GSI may be required to hold review session (1.5 hours) prior to midterm and final exam outside of normal working hours. Assignments (e.g., discussion posts, papers) must be graded in a timely manner. Papers are expected to be graded and posted on Canvas no later than 2 weeks after the submission deadline. GSI is expected to respond to emails from students and lead instructor within 24-48 hours especially if matter requires immediate attention.

COMPETENCIES: Excellent knowledge of psychological concepts related to social development; clear communication style and organizational skills; works well with lead instructor; timely completion of work and enthusiasm for working with students; supportive of diversity, inclusivity, and equity in the classroom; previous teaching experience desirable.

Psych 356 EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY (0.5 FTE) 

Kai Cortina, [email protected]

The main GSI duties for this role include, but are not limited to, the following: GSIs knowledgeable about cognitive development and learning sciences, motivational processes, and education are strongly encouraged to apply. GSIs will attend and assist during lecture, attend a weekly GSI meeting, and lead three discussion sections that will each meet for 1 hour per week. GSIs will create their own syllabi for discussion sections, plan and coordinate activities with other GSIs (with support from the course instructor and access to prior semester resources), grade papers, help create exams, and hold office hours. They will also manage the grading tool on Canvas. GSI's will have the option of giving a full class lecture. GSIs hold regular office hours.Times are at the discretion of the GSI but should not be scheduled outside of business hours. GSIs expected to answer emails within 24 hours. Over the weekend, screening of emails is expected, but responding is expected only in clear emergencies.

Psych 373 CHILD AND ADOLESCENT PSYCHOPATHOLOGY (0.5 FTE)

Sheryl Olson, [email protected] 

The main GSI duties for this role include, but are not limited to, the following:  GSIs each lead three 1 hour discussion sections. GSIs are also encouraged to deliver one lecture, and are expected to attend all lectures. The discussion sections will be used primarily to conduct demonstrations and empirical projects, but also to review and discuss the material presented in lectures. A weekly meeting with the GSIs and the faculty member will be held to coordinate and review discussion section progress. GSI?s also help prepare, proctor and grade exams and papers.

Psych 381 Advanced Lab in Social Psychology (0.6 FTE, ULWR)

Dina Gohar, [email protected]

 The main GSI duties for this role include, but are not limited to, the following: As this course satisfies the college upper-level writing requirement, the GSI must complete WRITING 993: Teaching Writing in the Disciplines (http://lsa.umich.edu/sweetland/graduates/courses.html either prior to or concurrent with being a GSI for this course. The GSI is expected to attend lectures each week so that the GSI is sufficiently familiar with the course content to be able to assist students in need of support and hold 2-3 office hours weekly. The GSI?s primary responsibility is to help students with all phases of the research and writing process (including but not limited to organization, outlining, rough and final drafts, and data analysis), giving constructive feedback on and grading student research papers and associated assignments. The GSI will also help organize,  guide, and award credit for  in-class activities and help maintain the course website (Canvas) throughout the semester. GSI is expected to answer emails within 24-48 hours, including over weekends/etc. if some matter requiring rapid action occurs (this is rare).

Psych 382 The Psychology of Close Relationships(0.5 FTE)

Amie Gordon, [email protected]

The main GSI duties for this role include, but are not limited to, the following: The GSI will be responsible for attending class (two 1.5 hour sessions per week), holding weekly office hours, responding to student emails, and meeting regularly with the instructor. The GSI will also create reading assignments in Perusall and maintain the course website and course records/grades. There will be no exams to grade, but students will submit short weekly writing assignments that the GSI will grade each week in a timely manner. The GSI will also be responsible for grading a short podcast assignment and reviewing comments on readings in Perusall. GSIs with knowledge of or prior experience teaching the psychology of close relationships or relevant topics (e.g., social psychology) are strongly encouraged to apply. GSI may be asked to lead an in-class project and do a guest lecture. Desired competencies include familiarity with Canvas, strong organizational and communication skills with timely completion of work, and enthusiasm for the topic. There are no sections for this course.

Psych 385 SEX AND SURVIVAL (0.5 FTE)

Josh Ackerman, 3227 East Hall, [email protected]

 The main GSI duties for this role include, but are not limited to, the following: The GSI will be responsible for assisting with several aspects of the course, including developing/proctoring/grading exams, holding exam review sessions, and grading short assignments based on guidelines provided by the instructor. Additionally, the GSI should hold weekly office hours, respond to student emails when appropriate, and maintain grading records. The GSI will meet periodically with the instructor to discuss various aspects of the course. As such, lecture attendance is required (two 1.5 hour sessions per week) so that the GSI is sufficiently familiar with the course content to be able to assist students in need of support. Experience with Canvas is preferred.

 Psych 449 DECISION PROCESSES (0.5 FTE)

Audrey Michal, [email protected]

The main GSI duties for this role include, but are not limited to, the following: The GSI will be responsible for: (a) attending class (two 1.5 hour sessions per week); (b) conducting two 1-hour discussion/review sessions each week; (c ): grading project assignments and group project final papers; (d) holding office hours; (e) maintaining course records (e.g., in spreadsheets); (f) assisting in maintenance of course website (Canvas). COMPETENCIES: (a) knowledge of the judgment and decision psychology literature; (b) facility with Canvas.

Psych 613 ADVANCED STATISTICAL METHODS  (0.5 FTE)       

 Adriene Beltz, [email protected]    

The main GSI duties for this role include, but are not limited to, the following: GSIs will assist with several aspects of the course and will attend lectures and weekly meetings with the instructor. Responsibilities include supporting student learning by holding office hours, arranging computer lab sessions, fielding questions via email, and helping maintain the course Canvas site. Responsibilities also include participating in student evaluations by assisting the instructor with the development of quizzes, problem sets, and exams, and by grading and preparing answer keys. GSIs must have a strong foundation in ANOVA/regression, a familiarity with other course content, and a solid background in statistical computing with SPSS and/or R.  Weekly office hours (2 hours) and GSI meetings (1 hour) as well as occasional meetings about grading or with students may be held during evenings if there are too many scheduling conflicts during the day.