GSI - COMPLIT 322 (Winter 2025)Apply NowHow to ApplyApplications and supporting materials must be submitted through the U-M jobs website. Please submit a single file attachment (PDF) with the following materials:
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Job SummaryThe Comparative Literature department is looking to hire 1 GSI, at a 0.5 appointment, for ?Translating World Literatures?, topic ?Translation and Migration?.Course DescriptionTranslation comes from an ancient Latin word "transferre" and means to "carry across." Historically, it has been used to describe the movement of both words and human bodies (and body parts) across borders. But in a modern world beset by mass migrations and forced displacements, what precisely are the roles, ethics, and aims of translation today? How can translation facilitate and empower voices and stories of migration without co-opting them? How to protect and honor the labor of translators without reproducing the structures of individualized authorship that have traditionally excluded and/or marginalized them?In this seminar, we will survey several modes of translation (literary, ethnographic interviews, film subtitling, open-source news, etc.) across several sites of contemporary migration and displacement: U.S.-Mexico, the Mediterranean, the Korean DMZ, and Mainland China. We will also sample several key translation theories to build a working knowledge of fundamental terminologies, methods, and debates within the field of translation studies and integrate them into (or test them against) our own translation practices.Class Schedule322-001 Tuesday lectures 11:30 AM-1 PM (GSI attendance required)Discussion Sections322-004 Thursday 2:30 PM-4 PMResponsibilitiesAttend Tuesday lectures (11:30 AM-1 PM; lead one discussion section (Thursday at 11:30 AM-1 PM OR 2:30-4:00 PM), hold weekly office hours for individual consultation with students; evaluate student writing; meet once a week with professors for course planning (time to be arranged). GSIs who have not previously completed LSA Sweetland Center for Writing?s WRITING 993 course are mandated to enroll and complete the course concurrently. Attend GSI training, scheduled in early December (date/time TBD).Required Qualifications
To be appointed as a GSI or GSSA, a graduate student must be in good standing in their degree program and be registered for at least six (6) credit hours for the fall term. With written approval of the student's faculty advisor, five (5) credit hours may be acceptable.
Desired Qualifications
General interest in migration
General, practical, or theoretical interest in translation and working knowledge of a second language
Previous experience teaching a First-Year Writing Requirement or Upper-Level Writing Requirement course at the University of Michigan
LSA student enrolled in a graduate program
Modes of WorkPositions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about thework modes (https://hr.umich.edu/working-u-m/my-employment/ways-we-work-resource-center/ways-we-work-implementation-group/modes-work) .Contact InformationFor additional information, please contact Julie Burnett, the Comparative Literature Student Services Coordinator by email to [email protected] .Decision Making ProcessAll applications will be forwarded to the Comparative Literature Department Chair and the Director of Undergraduate Studies for final selection and approval. Once final candidate(s) are selected, offer letter(s) will be authorized. We hope to extend offer(s) by 12/23/2024. You may request the status of your application by contacting Julie Burnett at [email protected] .Selection ProcessCriteria for GSI Selection:1) Enrollment demand, 2) Faculty preference, 3) Relevant experience, 4) External applicants only if unfilled by Comparative Literature GSI.GEO Contract InformationThe University will not discriminate against any applicant for employment because of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, genetic information, marital status, familial status, parental status or pregnancy status, sex, gender identity or expression (whether actual or perceived), sexual orientation, age, height, weight, disability, citizenship status, veteran status, HIV antibody status, political belief, membership in any social or political organization, participation in a grievance or complaint whether formal or informal, medical conditions including those related to pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding, arrest record, or any other factor where the item in question will not interfere with job performance and where the employee is otherwise qualified. The University of Michigan agrees to abide by the protections afforded employees with disabilities as outlined in the rules and regulations which implement Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act.Information for the Office for Institutional Equity may be found at https://oie.umich.edu/ and for the University Ombuds at https://ombuds.umich.edu/Unsuccessful applications will be retained for consideration in the event that there are last minute openings for available positions. In the event that an employee does not receive their preferred assignment, they can request a written explanation or an in-person interview with the hiring agents(s) to be scheduled at a mutually agreed upon time.This position, as posted, is subject to a collective bargaining agreement between the Regents of the University of Michigan and the Graduate Employees' Organization, American Federation of Teachers, AFL-CIO 3550.Standard Practice Guide 601.38, Required Disclosure of Felony Charges and/or Felony Convictions applies to all Graduate Student Assistants (GSAs). SPG 601.38 may be accessed online athttps://spg.umich.edu/policy/601.38 (https://spg.umich.edu/601.38) , and its relation to your employment can be found in MOU 10 of your employment contract.U-M EEO/AA StatementThe University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.Job DetailJob Opening ID257826Working TitleGSI - COMPLIT 322 (Winter 2025)Job TitleGRAD STU INSTRWork LocationAnn Arbor CampusAnn Arbor, MIModes of WorkOnsiteFull/Part TimePart-TimeRegular/TemporaryRegularFLSA StatusExemptOrganizational GroupCollege Of LsaDepartmentLSA Comparative LiteraturePosting Begin/End Date12/11/2024 - 12/19/2024Career InterestGraduate StudentsGraduate Student Instructors (GEO)Apply Now
