How to Apply

 Please submit a cover letter explaining how you fit the qualifications of the position.

Job Summary

 The Psychology Department is looking to hire a part-time temporary student instructional aide to support two sections of the PSY 401 Advanced Research Experience course for the Fall 2026 semester (approximately 5-6 hours per week). Work will be performed remotely with the employee's own computer and internet service. Instructional aides are not responsible for grading student work. 

Responsibilities*

• Provide assistance to students learning how to design and execute a psychology research study 
• Assist faculty with course materials, logistics and communication, such as interacting with students online via email, video conferencing and Canvas
• Provide examples of course concepts, clarify definitions and descriptions of course materials
• Facilitate course skill development (e.g., writing, data analysis, critical thinking).

Required Qualifications*

• Must have earned an A- final grade or higher in the course or courses for which they are hired to assist (PSY 401). 
• Must be a current University of Michigan-Flint undergraduate student in good academic standing or a recent graduate of a UM-Flint undergraduate program and not currently enrolled in a graduate program.

Modes of Work

Mobile/Remote
The work requirements allow for the majority or all of the work to be completed offsite.  On occasion, the employee may be required and must be available to work onsite if necessitated by unit leadership or their designee and/or the job requirements, but is not generally scheduled on a recurring basis

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.

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 are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

U-M EEO Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.

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