Job Description (Sample Template)

The [Awarded Department] has an open summer temporary graduate student employee (0.5 FTE) position for the months of July and August, 2020. We are seeking a doctoral student with expertise in online teaching and remote learning. The priority deadline for this application is [due date]. Please share broadly with any eligible applicants.

Summer Temporary Graduate Student Position Available

[Awarded Department]

July-August, 2020

Position

Summer Temporary Graduate Student, [Awarded Department]

Job Summary

The [Awarded Department] seeks [#] 50% (20 hours per week) summer temporary doctoral student(s) to assist faculty to develop department instructional resources in preparation for different scenarios for fall 2020 consistent with departmental undergraduate curriculum needs and the recommendations of the Provost’s planning committees for fall 2020 instruction. [Specific details about the awarded department’s project.]

Appointment Period: July 1-August 28, 2020

Estimated FTE: 50% (20 hours per week)

Compensation: $25.00 per hour

Responsibilities

Job responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Assist faculty with adapting course content from classroom to online environments

Support faculty in developing high-quality remote instructional practices

Explore optimal online delivery platforms for remote instruction

Research established high-engagement practices for online instruction

Help develop innovative approaches to remote teaching and learning

Required Qualifications

Doctoral level student in any Rackham program

Knowledge of remote learning research and practice

Experience with online teaching

Strong organizational skills, including excellent attention to detail

Ability to work collaboratively with department faculty

How to Apply

Deadline of [due date] for priority review.

Please submit the following materials to [Contact Person (contact email address)]:

A one page cover letter is required for consideration for this position. The letter should address your specific interest in this position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position. Please include your university affiliation and year in graduate studies.

Current resume or CV

[Contact information (including email and phone) for two professional references]

Selection Process

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and selected candidates will be contacted for an interview. [References will be contacted for finalists.]

U-M EE/AA Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer

Additional Information

[College diversity statement.]