TA336627- Fall 2025-GEOG*2000*01 Geomorphology

Teaching Assistant Work Assignment
Posting Details
Type of Work Assignment and Bargaining Unit: 
GTA, Unit 1
Academic Unit: 
Geography
Semester(s) of Assignment(s): 
Fall 2025
This Work Assignment(s) may be assigned to fulfill the terms and conditions of a guaranteed Job Security Period: 
Some
Course Details
Course Number: 
GEOG*2000*01
Course Name: 
Geomorphology
Course Format: 
In-Person
Course Description: 
See Course Calendar
Projected Class Enrolment: 
200
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.
This Posting includes Multiple Work Assignments: 
No
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
Attending Lectures
Email Correspondence/Monitoring
Conducting Labs/Seminars
Meetings
Invigilating Exams
Grading
Qualifications
Required Qualifications: 
BA or BSC in Geography or related discipline; Enrolled in a masters or doctoral degree program in Geography or related discipline; 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. Required to be available during assigned lab times for synchronous online activities. Must be able to attend and lead on campus tutorials throughout the semester, as specified in the course outline. Must be able to attend (in-person) on campus midterms and final exams.
Preferred Qualifications: 
Familiarity with introductory concepts in geomorphology; knowledge of field observations, data collection, data analyses, familiar with the workings of an ADV, and laser range finder; experience using CourseLink for class management. Familiarity with Southern Ontario landscapes and processes that dominate in the region. Field experience in stream surveying and rapid geomorphic assessments.
Days Required and Wages
Days and Times Required: 
See WebAdvisor
Period of the Work Assignment (Start Date and End Date): 
September 2, 2025 to December 19, 2025
Wage Rate (per hour, per semester, per Full-load 1.0 Work Assignment): 
GTA $49.43/hr; $6,924.98/semester effective 2025/26
Other Posting Information
Application Deadline (All postings will automatically expire at 11:59 pm on this day): 
Friday, July 18, 2025
Posting Email Contact: 
geogjobs@uoguelph.ca
Hiring Contact Information: 
Graduate Program Assistant- Iman Shivji Department of Geography geograd@uoguelph.ca

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