GRAD STU INSTR - ARI 410/510
Flint, MI, USA
How to Apply
A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and must be attached as the first page of your resume or CV. The letter should address your specific interest in and with this GSI position. Please include your University Department/Program and year in graduate studies.
Responsibilities*
Enter student assignment and project grades into Canvas as provided by the instructor.
Support instructor in labs, discussion sections, and classroom activities.
Guide students through the various phases of their projects.
Respond to student emails related to practice tasks, assignments, and coursework.
Required Qualifications*
Has taken CSC 375 or equivalent with an A and above
Graduate student in Computer Science or similar degree program.
Desired Qualifications*
-Familiarity with Python
-Experience training and evaluating machine learning models
-Understanding of fundamental machine learning algorithms and best practices
Course Description
ARI 410 - Machine Learning
CSC 375. (4)
Study of machine learning, a subfield of artificial intelligence intersecting with statistics, cognitive science, information theory, optimization, and probability theory. Topics include but are not limited to linear discriminants, neural networks, decision trees, support vector machines, unsupervised learning, and reinforcement learning. With examples from real-world applications, students learn to build systems that learn and adapt from experience. Graded ABCDE
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
Questions regarding this position may be emailed to Ally Cooper at [email protected].
Decision Making Process
Applications will be reviewed following the posting deadline and selected candidates will be contacted for an interview. References will be contacted for the selected candidate; the selected candidate may also be required to submit a letter from their academic advisor supporting their acceptance of this position before hire is finalized.
Associate Professor Steve Wilson is leading this search. Every effort will be made to have a hiring decision by September 30, 2026.
Selection Process
Applications will be reviewed following the posting deadline and selected candidates will be contacted for an interview. References will be contacted for the selected candidate; the selected candidate may also be required to submit a letter from their academic advisor supporting their acceptance of this position before hire is finalized.
GEO Contract Information
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