TA402226- Winter 2027-GEOG*3480*01 GIS and Spatial Anaylsis Teaching Assistant Work Assignment
Type of Work Assignment and Bargaining Unit: GTA, Unit 1
Academic Unit: Geography
Semester(s) of Assignment(s): Winter 2027
This Work Assignment(s) may be assigned to fulfill the terms and conditions of a guaranteed Job Security Period: Some
Course Number: GEOG*3480*01
Course Name: GIS and Spatial Anaylsis
Course Format: In-Person
Course Description: See Course Calendar
Level of Appointment for GTA, GSA-1 UTA(s) The following is an estimate of number and levels of available appointments at the time of posting. This may change (increase or decrease) at the time of assignment contingent on departmental needs.
Number of Available 0.25 (35 hour) Work Assignments: 0
Number of Available 0.5 (70 hour) Work Assignments: 0
Number of Available 0.75 (105 hour) Work Assignments: 0
Number of Available Full 1.0 (140 hour) Work Assignments: 1
Total Number (Load) of Assignment(s) Available: 1
Duties and Responsibilities Anticipated Duties and Responsibilities: Orientation-Training
Office Hours
Preparation
Student Consultation
Conducting Labs/Seminars
Meetings
Invigilating Exams
Grading
Qualifications Required Qualifications: APPLICANTS MUST INCLUDE A COVER LETTER WHICH PROVIDES A DETAILED EXPLANATION OF HOW THEY MEET EACH REQUIRED AND PREFERRED QUALIFICATION IN ADDITION TO THEIR RESUME.



Priority goes to students with at least one semester of GTA eligibility remaining as set out in the Department of Geography's offer of admission letter; BA or BSc in Geography or related discipline; Enrolled in a masters or doctoral degree program in Geography or related discipline; Familiarity with the principles, concepts, and software used in GIS.
Preferred Qualifications: Basic skills in using ArcGIS.
Days Required and Wages Days and Times Required: See WebAdvisor.
Period of the Work Assignment (Start Date and End Date): January 7, 2027 to May 7, 2027
Application Deadline (All postings will automatically expire at 11:59 pm on this day): Friday, November 13, 2026
Hiring Contact Information: Department of Geography, Setting and [email protected]
At the University of Guelph, fostering a culture of inclusion is an institutional imperative. The University invites and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including from groups that are traditionally underrepresented in employment, who may contribute to further diversification of our Institution. For more information, the Office of Diversity and Human Rights (DHR) is a welcoming, safe and confidential one-stop shop for information, training and support on issues relating to diversity and human rights on our campus.
All applicants must be eligible to work in Canada specifically at the University of Guelph before applying for an academic work assignment. All successful applicants must perform their work in Ontario and must be able to attend on-campus in-person meetings as required.
Teaching Assistant work assignments are unionized with CUPE 3913 and their terms and conditions of work are covered by the Unit 1 Collective Agreement between the University and CUPE 3913 (email contact: [email protected]).
The use of AI to perform job responsibilities must be directed by or approved beforehand in writing by the supervisor or course instructor.

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