Engineering Teaching Consultant Application
How to Apply
Applications for the Fall 2023 semester are due by Monday, April 3, 2023 at 8:00 am.
Applicants need one semester of teaching experience but, more importantly, a passion for discussing and improving teaching practices. No consulting experience is necessary. Please submit applications to baleisis@umich.edu.
Information To Know Before Applying
- Scheduling of hours is very flexible and ranges from 0-5 hours per week
- Each ETC may only work a maximum of 60 hours each semester
- ETCs are paid $28.47/hour in their first term
- ETCs receive training
- The ETC program is a highly collaborative and supportive work environment
Engineering Teaching Consultant Activities
- Observe GSIs and IAs and provide them with feedback
- Collect feedback from the students of GSIs/IAs and discuss it with the student instructor confidentially
- Conduct one-on-one consultations with individual GSIs/IAs on a variety of teaching-related issues
- Attend bi-weekly meetings and continue to grow as an instructor and consultant
- Participate in the Engineering Graduate Student Instructor Teaching Orientation
- Help facilitate ongoing professional development for new IAs and GSIs
Desired Skills and Interests
- Willingness and desire to learn
- Desire to take on a mentoring and supportive role
- Interest in education research and pedagogy
- Interest in gaining experience to prepare you for a career in a teaching-focused environment or institution
- Interest in meeting other GSIs and working with students across the College of Engineering
For more information about the Engineering Teaching Consultant Program, contact Audra Baleisis (baleisis@umich.edu).