Teaching Assistant GEOG 3P95 Winter D3

Brock University; St. Catharines; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Brock University recherche des candidats pour des postes d'Assistant d'Enseignement pour le cours 'Advanced Geographic Information Systems'. Les rôles incluent des responsabilités d'enseignement et de soutien aux étudiants, avec des exigences spécifiques en matière de qualifications académiques et d'expérience avec des logiciels SIG.

Benefits

Aménagements de travail flexibles

Engagement envers la diversité et l'inclusion

Qualifications

• Doit être inscrit ou avoir terminé un diplôme de troisième cycle ou un diplôme d'honneur en Géographie Physique.
• Doit avoir complété 4 crédits en Géographie Physique avec une moyenne minimale de 75%.

Responsibilities

• Temps de contact prévu avec les étudiants, préparation de séminaires, consultation des étudiants, notation, supervision des examens.
• Administration des cours et heures de bureau.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

R

QGIS

ArcGIS Pro

Education

Postgraduate Degree in Physical Geography

Honours Degree in Physical Geography

Job description

Brock University is located on the traditional territory of the Haudenosaunee and Anishinaabe peoples, many of whom continue to live and work here today. This territory is covered by the Upper Canada Treaties and is within the land protected by the Dish with One Spoon Wampum Agreement.

We are one of Canada’s leading comprehensive universities and a Top Employer in Hamilton-Niagara. Brock has been ranked #3 as Canada’s Best Employers and top 10 as one of Canada’s Best Employers for Diversity by Forbes and Statista. We are an inclusive, welcoming community that offers a wide range of career opportunities.

Ignite new possibilities for your career. Break through at Brock.

Post End Date: June 20, 2025, at 11:59 PM

This job advertisement is to fill an existing vacancy in the CUPE4207-1 (Employee Group).

Title of Course

Advanced Geographic Information Systems

Compensation

Teaching Assistant, Course Coordinator, and Lab Demonstrator positions are paid according to qualifications:

• Employees without a 4-year honours degree or a 3-year pass degree will be paid the undergraduate rate - $22.04/hr (effective Sept 1, 2024).
• Employees with a 4-year honours degree or a 3-year pass degree will be paid the graduate rate - $34.73/hr (effective Sept 1, 2024).
• Additional duties as part of a Teaching Assistant role are compensated at the appropriate rate.

Duties

The duties align with Article 22 of the CUPE Local 4207, Unit 1, Collective Agreement, including scheduled contact time with students and non-classroom tasks such as seminar preparation, student consultation, grading, exam proctoring, attending lectures, holding office hours, and course administration.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in or have completed a postgraduate degree or an Honours Degree in Physical Geography or equivalent. Consideration given to students enrolled in an Honours program with 13+ credits in Physical Geography or equivalent.
• Completion of 4 credits in Physical Geography with an overall average of 75%+.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
• Experience with R, QGIS, and ArcGIS Pro software.

Note: Equivalency will be determined by the course instructor. Applicants should demonstrate how their qualifications are equivalent.

Applications

Include a cover letter and current resume. Members can provide seniority date within the application questionnaire. Positions depend on course enrollments and budget approval.

Additional Information

Course descriptions are available at http://www.brocku.ca/webcal/. Academic terms run from Fall to Summer, with specific dates on the Registrar’s web page.

Brock offers flexible work arrangements and requires on-campus work as needed. We are committed to diversity, inclusion, and equitable recruitment, welcoming applications from underrepresented groups. We provide accommodations throughout the recruitment process and do not use AI technology at any stage.

Applicants will be contacted if selected for an interview. Learn more at www.brocku.ca.