Program in the EnvironmentFall 14 GSI Application Process Information Session

Kelly Campbell– PitE Department Administrator

AgendaGSI Timeline ReviewApplication process demoSelection CriteriaMaking a good 1st impressionGSI RequirementsBenefitsGEO AgreementGraduate Teacher Certification via Rackham

GSI Timeline

Feb 18: PitE Info SessionFeb 18: Positions go-live on umjobs.orgMarch 9: Application materials due by 5:00 pm March 24: 1st round of offer letters issuedMarch 31: Offer acceptances dueApril 1: Second round of offer letters (if necessary)Aug 26 & 27: CRLT Orientation session (tentatively)Sept 3: PitE Orientation/start of classes

Application Process - Demo

PitE positions are listing on umjob.orghttp://www.umjobs.org

Login using uniqname and Kerberos (UM) passwordCombine cover letter, resume and transcripts (graduate)

into a single pdf. If you have letters of recommendation or other transcripts, please email them to Kelly Campbell (kereca@umich.edu)

Once a file is uploaded, it cannot be modified or replacedImportant – provide your top 4 course preferences via

email pite.gsiranking@gmail.com (by 3/9)

Selection CriteriaRelevant disciplinary background Experience or interest in teaching across disciplinesStrong teaching and organizational skills For field courses: relevant practical skills as shown in the

application. Academic standing, progress toward degree, and remaining

semesters up to the maximum terms of support allowed. More information, visit:

http://www.lsa.umich.edu/pite/people/gsiinformation/selectionprocess

Making a Good 1st ImpressionRead the job description(s) carefullyShow how you are the best candidate for the jobAddress how you are uniquely qualified Tailor your resume/cover letter to each positionProofread! Simple mistakes can be costlyIf first time, consider using Career Center Resources

GSI RequirementsOrientations and Training – CRLT/PitE OrientationsAttend a minimum of two CRLT seminars and/or GSM

‘brown bag’ sessionsCPR/First Aid Certification required for the following

courses: Environ 422, 430, 436Register for at least 6 creditsRegister for NRE 600 (1 credit course); 1st time onlyComplete a Mid-term EvaluationComplete a Final Evaluation

GSI BenefitsTuition Waiver

25% or greater = 100%23.7% or less = pro rata waiver

Benefits 25% of greater – full medical and dental less than 25% – full medical, dental 50%Dependent coverage availableMore info, visit UM HR benefits page:

http://www.benefits.umich.edu/benefitgroups/grads.html

Graduate Employees Organization (GEO)

Terms and conditions of GSI employment are governed by agreement between UM and GEO

Current agreement runs through 5/1/2017Copy of the agreement can be accessed using the

following url:http://hr.umich.edu/acadhr/grads/AHR%20GEO%20bo

oklet%20web.pdf

GEO rep will be on hand during the PitE orientation

UM Graduate Teacher Certificate

Offered through RackhamBenefit – document professional development as a

college-level instructorMay be included on your CV/résuméDoes not appear on UM transcriptFor more information, visit:

http://sitemaker.umich.edu/um.gtc/description

Good Luck!!