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A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached and uploaded as the first page of your CV/resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.

If you have held a GSI position at U-M, as part of your cover letter please provide the course title, number, term and faculty instructor for each course taught. Please also attach E&E summary sheets for the U-M courses where you have been a GSI. 

Course Description

This course, featuring the work of Leonardo da Vinci, Botticelli, Michelangelo, Raphael and others, explores the artistic tradition in Italy between the years 1300-1550. Why was this period, the Renaissance, called a "rebirth" - a rebirth of what? How did artists become so famous, producing works like the Mona Lisa and the Sistine Chapel that are still widely known today?

The objective of this course is to shed light on the factors that supported new developments in visual art and architecture during this period. These include the demands of powerful and varied patrons from merchants to popes, princes to monastic orders and a fascination with both the ancient world and the natural world. We will think critically about institutions and individuals motivated to commission these works.

Through field trips, interactive assignments, and in-class discussions, this class will equip you with the knowledge to develop an informed take on the material. Class topics include: gender and the body, materials and making, art and plague epidemics, domestic life, and rivals and allies.

ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION CAN BE FOUND ON THE LSA COURSE GUIDE (https://webapps.lsa.umich.edu/cg/)

Responsibilities*Attend lectures each TuTh 1:00PM - 2:30PM,
Teach three sections: Fridays 9:00AM - 10:00AM, 10:00AM - 11:00AM, and 11:00AM - 12:00PM

 Other duties include but are not limited to:Evaluating and grading courseworkCreate and implement teaching plans in consultation with the instructor

Holding office hours for students
Being able to help students via email
Meet with the instructor regularly

Required Qualifications*

Students who have not previously been a GSI for the College of LSA will be required to complete the CRLT GSI Teaching Orientation.  New GSIs to the ALC Department will be required to attend ALC GSI Orientation, date TBA.

Previous relevant coursework or knowledge of the topic.

Students whose undergraduate degree is from an institution where the language of instruction is not English must have already taken or be currently enrolled in the English Language Institutes ELI 994. The student must have a passing score of 4 on the Oral English Test (OET).

Desired Qualifications*

Knowledge relevant to the course. LSA student enrolled in a graduate program.

Modes of Work

Positions 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 the work modes.

Contact Information

History of Art Graduate Coordinator: [email protected]

Decision Making Process

Faculty will review the applications and select a GSI. An interview may be requested. All appointments are subject to administrative approval.

Selection Process

Faculty will review the applications and select a GSI. All appointments are subject to administrative approval.

GEO Contract Information

The 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 at https://spg.umich.edu/policy/601.38 , and its relation to your employment can be found in MOU 10 of your employment contract.

U-M EEO Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.