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Course Description

Current research in mathematics education highlights the importance of elementary teachers’ math content knowledge in carrying out their teaching duties. Math 385/489 is a two semester math content sequence required for all elementary education majors. It aims to provide the students with a deep understanding of the structures and concepts behind elementary mathematics. Both courses in the sequence are part of the IBL program in the math department and are taught using group work, student presentations, and projects. In Fall 2018, Math 385 will have two sections: MW 1:00-2:30 and MW 2:30-4:00. The core material in Math 385 is numbers and operations, place value, and fractions. Central objectives of the course include supporting students in using the meaning of numbers and operations in order to understand and justify why computational procedures work, and encouraging the development of problem solving skills.

Here is an example of a problem from this course: A school hallway has a row of lockers numbered 1 to 100. While cleaning the building over the summer, a janitor opens all of the lockers. Then the janitor closes every second locker (that is, those numbered 2, 4, 6, etc.), walks back to the start of the row, and changes every third locker: closing it if it is open and opening it if it is closed. In the next stage the janitor changes every fourth locker, and so on. At the last stage, the janitor changes every 100th locker (that is, only the last locker). Which lockers are open at the end?

Being a GSI for this course gives you the opportunity to think deeply about elementary mathematics. You will get a chance to engage with two of the big questions facing math teacher education: “what mathematics do elementary teachers need to know to be successful?” and “how do we best teach future teachers that mathematics?” This is a growing area of interest for math departments across the country and experience with this population (future elementary teachers) and their needs is desirable for many tenure track jobs.

Responsibilities*

The GSI will work closely with the instructor on all facets of the course in order to help meet student needs. Duties include but are not limited to the following: collaborate with instructor to revise worksheets and homework? contribute exam problems and help edit exams? attend classes to help facilitate group work? prepare and deliver some lessons? hold three office hours per week? assist with grading of homework and exams? meet with instructor regularly? administrative tasks (copying, etc.).

This is a 50% GSI position. The anticipated workload is 16.5-20 hours per week. 

Required Qualifications*

• Graduate student in good standing at the university
• Previous experience as a GSI, with favorable student evaluations
• Previous experience teaching courses in Mathematics

Desired Qualifications*

• Master’s in Mathematics
• Experience teaching math education courses

Background Screening

The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks.  Background checks will be performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

Contact Information

Please contact [email protected] with questions

Mission Statement

The mission of the University of Michigan is to serve the people of Michigan and the world through preeminence in creating, communicating, preserving and applying knowledge, art, and academic values, and in developing leaders and citizens who will challenge the present and enrich the future.  The University of Michigan is committed to foster learning, creativity and productivity, and to support the vigorous exchange of ideas and information, not only in the classroom but in the workplace by: 

• Creating a work environment in which people treat each other with respect and dignity, regardless of roles, responsibilities or differences. 
• Providing support, direction and resources enabling us to accomplish the responsibilities of our jobs and to reach the goals that are set for professional and personal growth.

Decision Making Process

Applications should be submitted by June 2, 2018. 

Selection Process

Selection Criteria will include:

• Relevant academic preparation for teaching the course material
• Extent of prior instructional experience
• Student evaluations
• Relevance to graduate training

GEO Contract Information

The University will not discriminate against any applicant for employment because of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, familial status, parental status or pregnancy status, sex, gender identity or expression, 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, 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 of Institutional Equity may be found at hr.umich.edu/oie/contact.html and for the University Ombuds at www.umich.edu/~ombuds/ .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 his or her preferred assignment, he or she 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.

U-M EEO/AA Statement

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