Fall 2012

The Program on Intergroup Relations is seeking graduate student instructors for two Fall term courses: UC 320/Psych 310/Soc 320 Training for Intergroup Dialogue Facilitation and UC 321/Psych 311/Soc 321 Practicum for Intergroup Dialogue Facilitators.  These two courses first train and then support, respectively, the student peer leaders who facilitate in IGR’s premiere intergroup dialogue program.

IGR GSIs are part of a dynamic teaching team of instructors and practitioners who meet weekly to plan and implement the course strategy.  GSIs are equal partners in the grading, teaching, and evaluation of students in these courses.  The GSI position is a 50% appointment.

Knowledge of intergroup relations, social justice education and/or experiential learning is strongly preferred.  The selection process will take place in February 2012.  Please direct inquiries and submit your application to Xinyan Mitchell (xinyanm@umich.edu) at The Program on Intergroup Relations or call 734.936.1875 for more information.

APPLICATION DEADLINE 12noon on Friday, March 16, 2012

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Download the Fall 2012 GSI Application