About this role
ORGSTUDY 202. Race and Organizations
This course introduces students to the array of ways in which race and racism influence organizational structures and how organizational processes then shape patterns of racial inequality. Beyond developing theoretical tools and empirical understandings of race and organizations, the class leverages wide ranging data and contexts to refine students analytic capabilities enabling them to answer complex and pressing social questions. For example, how do we create organizational structures to prevent racial discrimination in hiring or promotion? Why is racial inequality so persistent across organizations from firms to schools and even the government? Does the use of big data and algorithms produce more objective decision making that ameliorates racial inequality or not? How has regulation and legislation improved or potentially deepened problems of race in organizations?
We will grapple with these questions and more to understand race in America through organizations. In the process, we will sharpen our eye for identifying problems and evaluating evidence to imagine alternative possibilities and structures for the organizations we traverse.
Anticipated Class Schedule: TBD Estimated effort for the positions: 1 GSI position (.5 FTE) Benefits: Tuition waiver and stipend as provided in UM/GEO Agreement
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
Tanya Randhawa, Executive Secretary
Decision Making Process
All applications will be submitted for review to the faculty member teaching the course. After review of applications and possible interviews, the decisions will be made by the professor of the course.
Selection Process
Selection criteria include strong interest in the subject matter, merit, experience, other training or experience which may be required and explicit to the teaching goals/requirements of a specific course, applicant's previous receipt of financial aid, availability of funding, and relevance to graduate training. Applicants may request the status of their application from the program at any time.
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.
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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.
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