Winter 2026 GSI AEROSP 488
About The Position
Graduate Student Instructor (GSI) applications are sought for Aerospace Engineering 488 (AEROSP 488) Winter 2026. Interested applicants must include as their application the following materials as one (1) combined pdf: A cover letter, statement of interest describing the applicant's experience and CV/Resume. Applications for Winter 2026 must be submitted through this application portal by 11:59 p.m. EDT posting end date. Michigan Engineers are world-class educators, researchers, students and staff who strive to build a people-first future. As part of a top national public research institution, Michigan Engineering's mission is to provide scientific and technological leadership to the people of the world, develop intellectually curious and socially conscious minds, create collaborative solutions to societal problems, and promote an inclusive and innovative community of service for the common good. AEROSP 488 Product Development Leadership. Leading and managing a comprehensive product design and development project, using systems engineering principles as a framework. Senior team leader training, including both non-technical and technical coaching and facilitation. Will include coaching and mentorship of undergraduate students in AEROSP 388. AEROSP 488 meets Thursdays 3:00-4:30 p.m.
Requirements
- To be considered for this position, you must be a College of Engineering student enrolled in an Engineering graduate program in good standing, taking at least 6 credit hours in the term for which you are applying.
- Must have a GPA of 3.5 or higher as an undergraduate, have taken AEROSP 288 and 388 at U-M with at least an A in both classes, or demonstrated equivalent, have experience in engineering project team leadership.
Nice To Haves
- Have taken AEROSP 488 with an A or better, served as an Instructional Aide for AEROSP 288/388 or another project-based course (e.g. 205, 305), working proficiency with digital engineering design and development tools (e.g. requirements, CAD, simulations, systems modeling), have taken systems design course(s).
Responsibilities
- coordinate, lead or assist in the instructional process in direct interaction with students. This can include class sessions, office hours, recitation, laboratory, quiz, or problem sessions.
- grade or support grading of homework and exams.
- GSIs are usually expected to work 10 (25% effort) or 20 hours (50% effort) per week, depending on course level and enrollment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Educational Services
Education Level
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Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
