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Program Assistant
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Job ID 73081
Job Funding Source Non-Work-Study, Remote
Employer Engineering, College of
Category Professional/Administrative
Job Description

The Center for Research on Teaching and Learning in Engineering (CRLT-Engin) is now hiring Engineering Teaching Consultants (ETCs) for the Fall 2025.  Applicants need one semester of teaching experience but, more importantly, a passion for discussing and improving teaching practices. No consulting experience is necessary. 

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 45 hours each semester
• ETCs are paid $29.00/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

Apply here: https://bit.ly/UM-ETC-Application

For more information about the Engineering Teaching Consultant Program, contact CRLTE-ETC@umich.edu.

The due date to submit an application is Monday, March 17, 5 p.m.
Educational Value

Engineering Teaching Consultants (ETCs) attend bi-weekly meetings and continue to grow as an instructor and consultant. The ETC program was founded on the belief that, in addition to mentoring from faculty, developing GSIs could benefit from the unique guidance, support, and experience that peer mentors provide. This relationship provides a safe venue for the exploration of teaching strategies and discussion of teaching initiatives and issues.

Job Requirements

Applicants need to have one semester of teaching experience as a GSI.

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

Hourly Rate $29.00/hour to $30.75/hour
Hours 0.0 to 5.0 hours per week
Time Frame Fall/Winter/Spring/Summer
Start Date Friday, August 1, 2025
End Date When an ETC member graduates or decides to leave the ETC program.
Primary Contact Carol Anne Perry Lagemann
Primary Contact's Email N/A
Supervisor Audra Baleisis
Work Location North Campus for classroom observations, occasional in-person meetings; remote for all other work.
Phone N/A
Fax N/A