McGill University
Teaching Assistant GEOG Winter 2027
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Teaching Assistants GEOG for Winter 2027
Hiring Unit
Department of Geography
Course Titles and Course Numbers
- GEOG 217 Cities in the Modern World
- GEOG 272 Earth's Changing Surface
- GEOG 303 Health Geography
- GEOG 305 Soils and Environment
- GEOG 311 Economic Geography
- GEOG 314 Geospatial Analysis
- GEOG 321 Climatic Environments
- GEOG 325 New Master-Planned Cities
- GEOG 351 Quantitative Methods
- GEOG 360 Analyzing Sustainability
- GEOG 401 Socio-Environmental Systems: Theory and Simulation
- GEOG 406 Geodatabases, ML and GeoAI
- GEOG 407 Issues in Geography
- GEOG 414 Advanced Geospatial Analysis
- GEOG 418 Geographies of Race
- GEOG 420 Memory, place, and power
- GEOG 494 Urban Field Studies
- ESYS 104 The Earth System
Estimated Number of Positions
30
Total Number of Hours per Term
- 90h
- 80h
- 45h
Hourly Salary
According to the collective agreement
Position Start Date
2027-01-04
Position End Date
2027-04-16
Deadline to Apply
2026-10-19
Requirements
- Must be authorized to work in Canada and willing to work in the province of Quebec at the campus where the position is based / located.
- Must be registered in a graduate program at McGill University.
- Priority will be given to students enrolled in a graduate program in Geography.
Key Responsibilities and Qualifications
GEOG 217 Cities in the Modern World
Key Responsibilities
- Grading exams and a 5-page report
- Invigilating the midterm exam
- Overseeing the urban transect project
- Available on campus during exams and project grading
- Routine interactions with students in case of remote-delivery
Qualifications
- Background in foundational work in urban studies
- Comfortable grading written essays
- Prior coursework with a strong social-theoretical orientation in urban geography, urban planning, and/or urban studies
GEOG 272 Earth's Changing Surface
Key Responsibilities
- Photocopying and exercise preparation
- Grading exercises and exams
- Coordinating Q&A session during course
Qualifications
- Background in geomorphology and ideally some geology and/or environment studies
- Knowledge of climate change implications on the physical environment
GEOG 303 Health Geography
Key Responsibilities
- Marking assignments and exams
- Holding weekly office hours
- Advising students on assignments
- Offering tutoring as required
Qualifications
- Knowledge of Excel spreadsheet software
- Basic understanding of concepts in health geography
- Introductory level statistical knowledge
- Fluency in English to grade essays
- Effective interpersonal skills
- Knowledge of MyCourses
GEOG 305 Soils and Environment
Key Responsibilities
- Runs laboratory analysis section
- Collates analytical data and presents them to students
Qualifications
- Well-organized, experience in soil biogeochemistry
- Prepared to “fix” broken lab equipment
GEOG 311 Economic Geography
Key Responsibilities
- Marking assignments and tests
- Managing marks in Excel spreadsheet
- Assisting with office hours and responding to student emails
Qualifications
- Background in economic geography, economics, or political economy
- Basic knowledge of mathematical economics
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GEOG 314 Geospatial Analysis
Key Responsibilities
- Marking assignments and exams
- Holding weekly office hours
- Attending lab sections
- Advising students on assignments
- Offering tutoring as required
Qualifications
- Knowledge of Geographic Information Systems, in particular ESRI’s ArcGIS Pro
- Basic understanding of concepts in Geographic Information Science
- Introductory level statistical knowledge
- Experience marking assignments
- Fluency in English to grade essays
- Effective interpersonal skills
- Knowledge of MyCourses
GEOG 321 Climatic Environments
Key Responsibilities
- Marking assignments and tests
- Regular student consultation
Qualifications
- Knowledge of micrometeorology or boundary layer climatology
GEOG 325 New Master-Planned Cities
Key Responsibilities
- Grading papers and exams
- Administrative work
- Giving 1 lecture on an aspect of new cities
Qualifications
- Background understanding of new master-planned cities
- Experience with discourse analysis and qualitative methods
- Understanding of urban cultural politics
GEOG 351 Quantitative Methods
Key Responsibilities
- Grading lab assignments, midterm, and final exams
- Leading lab sessions and tutorials
- Assisting in responding to student emails and basic maintenance on myCourses
Qualifications
- Strong background in basic probability and statistics and multiple regression analysis
- Knowledge of R preferred but not required
GEOG 360 Analyzing Sustainability
Key Responsibilities
- Assisting students with assignments
- Attending student presentations
- Grading assignments and midterm exam
- Holding office hours
- Assisting with responding to student email queries
Qualifications
- Experience with sustainability analysis
- Strong quantitative, analytical, and problem-solving skills
- Strong familiarity with Microsoft Excel, basic statistical techniques, R programming, or GIS
- Strong communication skills and enthusiasm
GEOG 401 Socio-Environmental Systems: Theory and Simulation
Key Responsibilities
- Assisting students with system dynamics modelling exercises
- Grading assignments
- Holding office hours
- Assisting with responding to student queries
Qualifications
- Experience with computational modeling packages or relevant software
- Coursework in environmental systems and familiarity with sustainability science concepts
- Strong quantitative, analytical, and problem-solving skills
- Strong communication skills and enthusiasm
GEOG 406 Geodatabases, ML and GeoAI
Key Responsibilities
- Supporting laboratory parts of the course
- Grading laboratory exercises, final, and mid-term exams
- Answering student questions
Qualifications
- Strong knowledge of PostGreSQL/PostGIS
- Strong knowledge of geospatial analytical methods
- Good knowledge of Python and/or R
GEOG 407 Issues in Geography
Key Responsibilities
- Grading assignments and final reports
- Assisting students in data curation and analysis
- Possibly giving a short lecture
Qualifications
- Knowledge of qualitative field methods
- Having taken urban geography and planning courses is an asset
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GEOG 414 Advanced Geospatial Analysis
Key Responsibilities
- Setting up and administering GIS labs/tutorials
- Assisting students with final project development
- Grading labs and final project
Qualifications
- Knowledge of ESRI ArcGIS software and SQL/GIS customization/programming
- Completion of specific prerequisite courses
GEOG 418 Geographies of Race
Key Responsibilities
- Grading assignments
- Supporting student writing
- Holding scheduled meetings with students
Qualifications
- Knowledge of basic college writing and concepts within human geography and race studies
- Familiar with texts in political geography/political science on symbolic politics
- Comfortable grading written essays
GEOG 420 Memory, place, and power
Key Responsibilities
- Grading assignments
- Miscellaneous duties such as exam invigilation
- Routine interactions with students in case of remote-delivery
Qualifications
- Familiar with texts in political geography/political science on symbolic politics
- Prior coursework in social and/or political theory
- Comfortable grading written essays
GEOG 494 Urban Field Studies
Key Responsibilities
- Holding office hours
- Attending classes and giving lectures/tutorials
- Responding to student emails
- Assisting with fieldwork methods and analysis
Qualifications
- Skills in survey design and field research methodologies
- Good communication skills
- Good organizational and problem-solving skills
ESYS 104 The Earth System
Key Responsibilities
- Preparing course material
- Grading and maintaining grading records
- Assisting with tutoring
Qualifications
- B.Sc. degree
- Enrollment in specific graduate programs
- Knowledge of the course subject and material
- Organized and approachable
- English, spoken and written
- Ability to read French desirable
Equity and Diversity
McGill University is committed to equity and diversity within its community. We welcome and encourage applications from racialized persons/visible minorities, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, as well as from all qualified candidates with the skills and knowledge to engage productively with diverse communities. Candidates are invited to demonstrate their research impact both within and across academic disciplines and in other sectors, such as government, communities, or industry. McGill recognizes and fairly considers the impact of leaves that may contribute to career interruptions or slowdowns. Candidates are encouraged to signal any leave that affected productivity, or that may have had an effect on their career path. This information will be considered to ensure the equitable assessment of the candidate’s record. McGill implements an employment equity program and encourages members of designated equity groups to self-identify. It further seeks to ensure the equitable treatment and full inclusion of persons with disabilities by
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