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Course Description

This course provides an intensive introduction to methods and topics for knowledge representation and management, with an emphasis on representing knowledge for digital health interventions and evidence synthesis in learning health systems. Students who complete the course will become familiar with important knowledge engineering technologies, standards, and the social context of knowledge use. They will also have mastered foundational methods necessary for more advanced study and mentored research in collaborative knowledge representation and management. This class is delivered in a hybrid mode with co-occurring online asynchronous activities and optional in-person learning activities.

Responsibilities*

Attend classes (T 10:00AM?11:30PM); track student attendance in class; grade all assignments and respond to student questions about assignments; hold weekly office hours to answer questions and to offer informal writing instruction to students; help with coordinating student presentations; meet regularly with instructors for updates on course planning. There is an online and an in-person discussion section in this course.

Required Qualifications*

Graduate student at the University of Michigan who has taken the LHS 611 course previously and is able to give feedback on students? weekly written responses. Must be in good academic standing.

Desired Qualifications*

Demonstrated interest in knowledge representation and knowledge management;

Ability to work with diverse student bodies;

Familiarity with health informatics

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.

Additional Information

Instructors: Zach Landis-Lewis ([email protected]), Nancy Allee ([email protected])

Contact Information

Zach Landis-Lewis ([email protected])

Application Deadline

Application Deadline: December 8, 2024 Anticipated Offer date: December 20, 2024

Decision Making Process

All applications will be submitted for review to the faculty member instructors. After a review of the applications and possible interviews, the decision will be made by the instructor.

Selection Process

Selection of grader will be made by instructors (Zach Landis-Lewis and Nancy Allee). Selection criteria include writing excellence as well as experience in the teaching of writing and/or with health informatics, excellent communication skills, and relevance of graduate training.

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/AA Statement

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

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