Teaching Assistant GEOG Fall 2025

McGill University; Montreal; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking enthusiastic Teaching Assistants for various geography courses. This role involves leading lab sessions, grading assignments, and supporting students in their learning journey. Candidates must possess strong GIS knowledge and familiarity with statistical analysis tools. The position offers a unique opportunity to engage with students and contribute to their academic success while working in a collaborative and inclusive environment. If you are passionate about geography and education, this is the perfect chance to make a meaningful impact.

Qualifications

• Strong GIS knowledge and experience with ArcGIS Pro required.
• Experience with statistical theory and spatial analysis is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead lab sessions and assist students with lab questions.
• Grade exercises and facilitate discussions during office hours.

Skills

GIS Knowledge

Statistical Theory

Spatial Analysis

Experience with ArcGIS Pro

Familiarity with OpenStreetMap

Familiarity with Google Earth

Proficiency in R

Education

Graduate Program in Geography

Tools

ArcGIS Pro

R

Job description

Teaching Assistant GEOG Fall 2025

Teaching Assistant GEOG Fall 2025

Apply locations Burnside Hall | Posted 9 Days Ago | End Date: May 16, 2025 (5 days left to apply) | Job requisition id JR0000064758

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Hiring Unit:
Department of Geography

Course Titles and Numbers:

• GEOG 201 Introductory Geo-Information Science
• GEOG 202 Statistics & Spatial Analysis
• GEOG 203 Environmental Systems
• GEOG 216 Geography of the World Economy
• GEOG 302 Environmental Management 1
• GEOG 308 Remote Sensing for Earth Observation
• GEOG 322 Environmental Hydrology
• GEOG 325 New Master-Planned Cities
• GEOG 331 Urban Social Geography
• GEOG 333 Introduction to Programming for the Spatial Sciences
• GEOG 384 Principles of Geospatial Web
• GEOG 407 Issues in Geography (changed to GEOG-475 Contested cities and urban activism)
• GEOG 409 Geographies of Developing Asia
• GEOG 414 Advanced Geospatial Analysis
• GEOG 494 Urban Field Studies
• ESYS 300 Earth Data Analysis

Estimated Number of Positions: 30

Total Hours of Work per Term: 90h or 45h

Hourly Salary: According to the collective agreement

Position Start Date: 2025-08-27

Position End Date: 2025-12-09

Deadline to Apply: 2025-05-15

Eligibility and Application Notes: Must be registered in a graduate program at McGill University. Priority given to Geography graduate students. Use a personal email when creating an account; do not use @mail.mcgill.ca or @mcgill.ca email accounts.

Additional Information: McGill is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates and support accessibility and accommodation policies. Candidates should indicate any career interruptions or leaves for equitable assessment.

Course-Specific Responsibilities and Qualifications

GEOG 201 Introductory Geo-Information Science

• Lead laboratory sessions
• Grade exercises and exams
• Assist students with lab questions

Qualifications: Strong GIS knowledge, experience with ArcGIS Pro and extensions, familiarity with OpenStreetMap and Google Earth is an asset.

GEOG 202 Statistics & Spatial Analysis

• Hold office hours, facilitate labs, moderate discussions

Qualifications: Experience with statistical theory, spatial analysis, and R.

... (The rest of the course responsibilities and qualifications would be similarly formatted for clarity and consistency.)

Note: All applicants must be authorized to work in Canada and willing to work in Quebec. Proficiency in English is required. McGill values diversity and encourages applications from underrepresented groups. Please indicate any career breaks or leaves in your application for fair evaluation.