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Program in the Environment Fall 14 GSI Application Process Information Session

Program in the Environment Fall 14 GSI Application Process Information Session. Kelly Campbell– PitE Department Administrator . Agenda. GSI Timeline Review Application process demo Selection Criteria Making a good 1 st impression GSI Requirements Benefits GEO Agreement

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Program in the Environment Fall 14 GSI Application Process Information Session

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  1. Program in the EnvironmentFall 14 GSI Application Process Information Session Kelly Campbell– PitE Department Administrator

  2. Agenda • GSI Timeline Review • Application process demo • Selection Criteria • Making a good 1st impression • GSI Requirements • Benefits • GEO Agreement • Graduate Teacher Certification via Rackham

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

  4. Application Process - Demo • PitE positions are listing on umjob.org • http://www.umjobs.org • Login using uniqname and Kerberos (UM) password • Combine 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 replaced • Important – provide your top 4 course preferences via email pite.gsiranking@gmail.com(by 3/9)

  5. Selection Criteria • Relevant disciplinary background • Experience or interest in teaching across disciplines • Strong 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

  6. Making a Good 1st Impression • Read the job description(s) carefully • Show how you are the best candidate for the job • Address how you are uniquely qualified • Tailor your resume/cover letter to each position • Proofread! Simple mistakes can be costly • If first time, consider using Career Center Resources

  7. GSI Requirements • Orientations and Training – CRLT/PitE Orientations • Attend a minimum of two CRLT seminars and/or GSM ‘brown bag’ sessions • CPR/First Aid Certification required for the following courses: Environ 422, 430, 436 • Register for at least 6 credits • Register for NRE 600 (1 credit course); 1st time only • Complete a Mid-term Evaluation • Complete a Final Evaluation

  8. GSI Benefits • Tuition 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 available • More info, visit UM HR benefits page: http://www.benefits.umich.edu/benefitgroups/grads.html

  9. Graduate Employees Organization (GEO) • Terms and conditions of GSI employment are governed by agreement between UM and GEO • Current agreement runs through 5/1/2017 • Copy of the agreement can be accessed using the following url: • http://hr.umich.edu/acadhr/grads/AHR%20GEO%20booklet%20web.pdf • GEO rep will be on hand during the PitE orientation

  10. UM Graduate Teacher Certificate • Offered through Rackham • Benefit – document professional development as a college-level instructor • May be included on your CV/résumé • Does not appear on UM transcript • For more information, visit: • http://sitemaker.umich.edu/um.gtc/description

  11. Good Luck!!

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