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The Department of Geography invites applications for the following position(s):
Teaching Assistants
Teaching Support Staff Union (TSSU)
All positions have a closing date of July 8, 2024, at 12:00pm.
Please review the location information carefully as some courses will be offered online and some will be offered in-person in Fall 2024. TAs teaching online courses need to be comfortable in an online environment such as Canvas; some courses may require additional qualifications as per the postings below. Please note that training will be available through SFU’s Centre for Educational Excellence and is recommended (overview, TA Day, Remote Teaching Resources for TAs).
Applicants should complete the online application on the Department of Geography website. Please ensure you complete the correct version of the online application:
- Current graduate students in Geography at SFU: TA Internal - Application
- All other applicants: TA External - Application; you will be required to upload supporting documents including evidence of qualifications.
If you are not able to complete the online application, you may obtain an electronic application form from the Geography Department via email (geoggrad@sfu.ca) and return the completed electronic copy via email to the attention of Curtis Platson, Graduate Assistant.
In addition to the listed qualifications for each position, the Department of Geography will define qualification in accordance with Article XIII F of the Collective Agreement with the Teaching Support Staff Union (TSSU). Evaluation of the adequacy of qualifications is at the Chair’s/Director’s discretion. Departments may interview a short list of candidates. Department of Geography appointment priorities are on the Geography website and posted outside RCB 7123.
Many departments include a wide range of specializations and, in order to be appointed, a person must have sufficient knowledge of the course to interpret the course material. Qualifications for the TA positions in GEOG courses include experience with course subject matter obtained either via successful coursework completed in the area or direct practical experience. Course subject matter can be found described in the SFU calendar. Qualified TAs will also have demonstrated proficiency in English communication skills, both oral and written.
Please check the schedule of classes PRIOR to submitting your application.
For questions and inquiries, please email the Graduate Assistant geoggrad@sfu.ca or contact the Manager, Academic and Administrative Services, at 778-782-2558 or geogmgr@sfu.ca.
The University is committed to the principle of equity in employment.
Privacy: The information submitted with your application is collected under the authority of the University Act (R.S.B.C. 1996, c.468, s. 27(4)(a)), applicable federal and provincial employment regulations and requirements, the University's non-academic employment policies and applicable collective agreements. The information is related directly to and needed by the University to initiate the employment application process. The information will be used to contact references supplied by you, evaluate your qualifications and complete the employment process by making a hiring decision. Applicant information may also be disclosed to the Teaching Support Staff Union in accordance with Article XIII F.3.1.a (iv) of the Collective Agreement. If you have any questions about the collection, use and disclosure of this information please contact the Associate VP, Human Resources, Simon Fraser University, Burnaby, BC V5A 1S6. Telephone 778-782-3237.
COURSE: |
GEOG 100 Our World: Introducing Human Geography |
LOCATION: |
Burnaby Campus |
DURATION: |
August 26 – December 20, 2024 |
BASE UNITS: |
1.92 BUs – 5.22 BUs |
SALARY RANGE: |
$2,750-$7,476 (GTA1) / $3,191- $8,676 (GTA2) |
POSITION INFORMATION & QUALIFICATIONS: |
Marking and assessment. Qualifications: Familiarity with a broad range of human geography foci. Ideally, an undergraduate degree in Geography. Experience in online education settings, familiarity with Canvas program. Organized and an excellent communicator. |
COURSE: |
GEOG 100 Our World: Introducing Human Geography |
LOCATION: |
Online |
DURATION: |
August 26 – December 20, 2024 |
BASE UNITS: |
1.92 BUs – 5.22 BUs |
SALARY RANGE: |
$2,750-$7,476 (GTA1) / $3,191- $8,676 (GTA2) |
POSITION INFORMATION & QUALIFICATIONS: |
Marking and assessment. Qualifications: Familiarity with a broad range of human geography foci. Ideally, an undergraduate degree in Geography. Experience in online education settings, familiarity with Canvas program. Organized and an excellent communicator. |
COURSE: |
GEOG 104 Climate Change, Water and Society |
LOCATION: |
Online |
DURATION: |
August 26 – December 20, 2024 |
BASE UNITS: |
1.92 BUs – 5.22 BUs |
SALARY RANGE: |
$2,750-$7,476 (GTA1) / $3,191- $8,676 (GTA2) |
POSITION INFORMATION & QUALIFICATIONS: |
Marking and assessment. Qualifications: knowledge of the physical and social dimensions of climate change and its impact on water resources. |
COURSE: |
GEOG 111 Earth Systems |
LOCATION: |
Burnaby Campus |
DURATION: |
August 26 – December 20, 2024 |
BASE UNITS: |
2.5 BUs – 5.17 BUs |
SALARY RANGE: |
$3,548-$7,372 (GTA1) / $4,084-$8,522 (GTA2) |
POSITION INFORMATION & QUALIFICATIONS: |
Labs. Qualifications: Completed introductory physical geography course or equivalent. Good grasp of basic principles of map interpretation, weather and climate, hydrology, geomorphology, and biogeography. TA is required to lead lab sections and give feedback to students in a timely manner. |
COURSE: |
GEOG 150 Digital Earth |
LOCATION: |
Online |
DURATION: |
August 26 – December 20, 2024 |
BASE UNITS: |
1.92 BUs – 5.22 BUs |
SALARY RANGE: |
$2,750-$7,476 (GTA1) / $3,191- $8,676 (GTA2) |
POSITION INFORMATION & QUALIFICATIONS: |
Marking and assessment. Qualifications: Applicants must have good knowledge of vector and raster GIS methods and techniques, map design principles, spatial database techniques, and experience with the complete workflow for quantitatively analyzing geographic data. Effectively supporting students will require the implementation of the weekly course learning outcomes through well-defined tasks that include grading assignments digitally and outside of Canvas; and meeting with the instructor in-person on multiple days of the week. |
COURSE: |
GEOG 162 Canada |
LOCATION: |
Online |
DURATION: |
August 26 – December 20, 2024 |
BASE UNITS: |
1.92 BUs – 5.22 BUs |
SALARY RANGE: |
$2,750-$7,476 (GTA1) / $3,191- $8,676 (GTA2) |
POSITION INFORMATION & QUALIFICATIONS: |
Marking and assessment. Qualifications: Completion of Geography 162 or equivalent course in Regional Geography of Canada. Good knowledge of Canada across a range of geographical realms (e.g., physical, historical, economic, social/urban, political geography). Ability to synthesize and connect current Canadian events and issues with geographical concepts and themes. Knowledge of Indigenous histories an asset. |
GEOG 213 Introduction to Geomorphology |
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LOCATION: |
Burnaby Campus |
DURATION: |
August 26 – December 20, 2024 |
BASE UNITS: |
3.83 BUs |
SALARY RANGE: |
$5,453 (GTA1) / $6,295 (GTA2) |
POSITION INFORMATION & QUALIFICATIONS: |
Labs - partial. Field trip. Qualifications: BSc in Physical Geography at least in progress, Environmental Science or Earth Sciences; Excellent plotting and analysis skills in Excel; ability to use Google Earth, PowerPoint; knowledge of regression analysis and differential and integral calculus; air photo interpretation skills. |
GEOG 214 Weather and Climate |
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LOCATION: |
Burnaby Campus |
DURATION: |
August 26 – December 20, 2024 |
BASE UNITS: |
5.17 BUs |
SALARY RANGE: |
$7,372 (GTA1) / $8,522 (GTA2) |
POSITION INFORMATION & QUALIFICATIONS: |
Labs. Qualifications: background in atmospheric science, including understanding of the fundamental processes that govern the atmosphere (energy balance, humidity, stability); familiarity with basic instrumentation to measure atmospheric variables (humidity, temperature, wind speed); proficiency in MS Excel. |
COURSE: |
GEOG 221 Economic Worlds |
LOCATION: |
Burnaby Campus |
DURATION: |
August 26 – December 20, 2024 |
BASE UNITS: |
4.17 BUs |
SALARY RANGE: |
$5,940 (GTA1) / $6,860 (GTA2) |
POSITION INFORMATION & QUALIFICATIONS: |
Tutorials - partial. Qualifications: Applicants must have a background in human geography, and some background in economics or economic geography, or community economic development. |
COURSE: |
GEOG 241 People, Place, Society |
LOCATION: |
Burnaby Campus |
DURATION: |
August 26 – December 20, 2024 |
2.17 BUs |
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SALARY RANGE: |
$3,076 (GTA1) / $3,536 (GTA2) |
POSITION INFORMATION & QUALIFICATIONS: |
Tutorials - partial. Qualifications: Applicants must have an understanding of the main research questions, theories, empirical foci, as well as methods and methodologies that comprise contemporary human geography. Previous exposure to theories of racial capitalism, colonialism, patriarchy, and critical race theory preferred. Applicants should hold experience in, or at least an aptitude for, facilitating small group discussions, and be able to guide conversations on racism and other complex social processes with a racially and culturally diverse group of students. |
COURSE: |
GEOG 251 Quantitative Geography |
LOCATION: |
Burnaby Campus |
DURATION: |
August 26 – December 20, 2024 |
BASE UNITS: |
5.17 BUs |
SALARY RANGE: |
$7,372 (GTA1) / $8,522 (GTA2) |
POSITION INFORMATION & QUALIFICATIONS: |
Labs. Qualifications: Applicants must have good practical knowledge of the Microsoft Excel software environment as well as ArcGIS Pro for mapping and cartographic analysis. Experience with Microsoft PowerPoint is needed for presentations during the weekly in-person computer lab sessions. Effectively supporting students in the computer labs and office hours will require: good knowledge of statistical concepts including hypothesis testing, multivariate regression analysis, variance analysis and experience with the complete workflow for quantitatively analyzing geographic data; ability to locate, integrate and process geographic data for use in lab demos; communicate and explain statistical concepts in a clear manner; implementation of the weekly course learning outcomes through well-defined tasks; grading assignments digitally and outside of Canvas; and meeting with the instructor in-person on multiple days of the week. |
COURSE: |
GEOG 253 Introduction to Remote Sensing |
LOCATION: |
Burnaby Campus |
DURATION: |
August 26 – December 20, 2024 |
BASE UNITS: |
3.83 BUs |
SALARY RANGE: |
$5,453 (GTA1) / $6,295 (GTA2) |
POSITION INFORMATION & QUALIFICATIONS: |
Labs - partial. Qualifications: Applicants should have knowledge of the ENVI software and its image processing functions; knowledge of the image data model at an introductory and intermediate level; practical experience with the complete workflow for analyzing satellite images; ability to locate, assemble and process satellite image data for use in lab demos; ability to communicate and explain image analysis concepts in a clear manner; and good time management skills. |
COURSE: |
GEOG 255 Geographic Information Science I |
LOCATION: |
Burnaby Campus |
DURATION: |
August 26 – December 20, 2024 |
BASE UNITS: |
5.17 Bus |
SALARY RANGE: |
$7,372 (GTA1) / $8,522 (GTA2) |
POSITION INFORMATION & QUALIFICATIONS: |
Labs. Qualifications: Applicants must have good practical knowledge of the ArcGIS Pro software environment as well as Microsoft Excel for data conversion and some statistical analysis. Experience with Microsoft PowerPoint is needed for presentations during the weekly in-person computer lab sessions. Effectively supporting students in the computer labs and office hours will require: good knowledge of vector and raster GIS methods and techniques, map design principles, spatial database techniques, and experience with the complete workflow for quantitatively analyzing geographic data; ability to locate, integrate and process geographic data for use in lab demos; communicate and explain GIS concepts in a clear manner; implementation of the weekly course learning outcomes through well-defined tasks; grading assignments digitally and outside of Canvas; and meeting with the instructor in-person on multiple days of the week. |
COURSE: |
GEOG 311 Hydrology |
LOCATION: |
Burnaby Campus |
DURATION: |
August 26 – December 20, 2024 |
BASE UNITS: |
5.17 Bus |
SALARY RANGE: |
$7,372 (GTA1) / $8,522 (GTA2) |
POSITION INFORMATION & QUALIFICATIONS: |
Labs. Qualifications: knowledge of hydrology theory and application or a background in fluvial geomorphology and/or climatology combined with a desire to learn about hydrological processes; strong quantitative and communication skills. |
COURSE: |
GEOG 312 Geography of Natural Hazards |
LOCATION: |
Burnaby Campus |
DURATION: |
August 26 – December 20, 2024 |
BASE UNITS: |
3.83 BUs |
SALARY RANGE: |
$5,453 (GTA1) / $6,295 (GTA2) |
POSITION INFORMATION & QUALIFICATIONS: |
Labs – partial. Qualifications: Applicants should have a basic understanding of plate tectonics, weather and climate, and human interactions with their environment. Ability to hold online office hours through zoom or other technological platforms. |
COURSE: |
GEOG 314 The Climate System |
LOCATION: |
Burnaby Campus |
DURATION: |
August 26 – December 20, 2024 |
BASE UNITS: |
5.17 Bus |
SALARY RANGE: |
$7,372 (GTA1) / $8,522 (GTA2) |
POSITION INFORMATION & QUALIFICATIONS: |
Labs. Qualifications: Applicants must have a background in climate system science, incl. understanding of the processes that govern the principal components of the climate system (atmosphere, ocean, land surface) and their interactions; basic numerical modelling skills; and proficiency in Excel. |
COURSE: |
GEOG 321 Geographies of Global Capitalism |
LOCATION: |
Burnaby Campus |
DURATION: |
August 26 – December 20, 2024 |
BASE UNITS: |
7.17 BUs |
SALARY RANGE: |
$10,236 (GTA1) / $11,846 (GTA2) |
POSITION INFORMATION & QUALIFICATIONS: |
Tutorials. Qualifications: human geographer with training in economic geography, political economy or economics; have some familiarity with economic history and basic experience reading quantitative academic material; TA experience in GEOG 221 is an asset. |
COURSE: |
GEOG 340 Queer Geographies |
LOCATION: |
Burnaby Campus |
DURATION: |
August 26 – December 20, 2024 |
7.17 BUs |
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SALARY RANGE: |
$10,236 (GTA1) / $11,846 (GTA2) |
POSITION INFORMATION & QUALIFICATIONS: |
Tutorials. Qualifications: Applicants should: have a grounding in critical human geography; be familiar with spatial analyses of race, gender, and sexuality; be able to run 2-hour tutorials that revolve around the course readings and material; be able to grade assignments in a timely manner. |
COURSE: |
GEOG 351 Multimedia Cartography |
LOCATION: |
Burnaby Campus |
DURATION: |
August 26 – December 20, 2024 |
5.17 BUs |
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SALARY RANGE: |
$7,372 (GTA1) / $8,522 (GTA2) |
POSITION INFORMATION & QUALIFICATIONS: |
Labs. Qualifications: Applicants should have advanced knowledge of the ArcGIS software and its spatial analytical functions; knowledge of raster and vector GIS and related analysis functions; advanced knowledge of ArcGIS-Online software with interactive mapping and cartography; knowledge of statistical concepts at an intermediate level; knowledge of Microsoft Excel and its statistical functions; knowledge of Microsoft PowerPoint for lab presentations; practical experience with the processing of digital geographic/geospatial data of various formats; ability to locate, assemble and process geographic/geospatial data for assignment preparations and use in lab demos; ability to communicate and explain GIS and spatial analytical methods in a clear manner; and time management skills. |
COURSE: |
GEOG 355 Geographic Information Science II |
LOCATION: |
Burnaby Campus |
DURATION: |
August 26 – December 20, 2024 |
BASE UNITS: |
5.17 Bus – 7.17 BUs |
SALARY RANGE: |
$7,372-$10,236 (GTA1) /$8,522-$11,846 (GTA2) |
POSITION INFORMATION & QUALIFICATIONS: |
Labs. |
COURSE: |
GEOG 362W Gentrification and Urban Change |
LOCATION: |
Burnaby Campus |
DURATION: |
August 26 – December 20, 2024 |
4.17 BUs – 8.17 BUs |
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SALARY RANGE: |
$5,940-$11,669 (GTA1) / $6,860-$13,509 (GTA2) |
POSITION INFORMATION & QUALIFICATIONS: |
Tutorials. Qualifications: sound grasp of writing and ability to assess written work (for W course); ability to provide students with an appreciation of how urban built environments are produced through political, economic, and social processes and how urbanization, development, and planning are socio-spatial processes; able to speak about examples from various parts of the world. |
COURSE: |
GEOG 364 Cities and Crisis |
LOCATION: |
Burnaby Campus |
DURATION: |
August 26 – December 20, 2024 |
5.17 Bus – 7.17 BUs |
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SALARY RANGE: |
$7,372-$10,236 (GTA1) /$8,522-$11,846 (GTA2) |
POSITION INFORMATION & QUALIFICATIONS: |
Tutorials. Qualifications: Applicants require training in interdisciplinary approaches to race, space, and power; social movements; and/or political-economic geography. Applicants should have some familiarity with or interest in Black, feminist, and carceral studies. Applicants should expect to lead tutorials and be able to provide productive feedback on assignments in a timely manner. |
COURSE: |
GEOG 385 Food and the City |
LOCATION: |
August 26 – December 20, 2024 |
DURATION: |
Harbour Centre |
BASE UNITS: |
5.17 BUs |
SALARY RANGE: |
$7,372 (GTA1) / $8,522 (GTA2) |
POSITION INFORMATION & QUALIFICATIONS: |
Tutorials – partial. Field trip. Qualifications: At least completion of one upper division course in human geography or a related social sciences discipline, and relevant demonstrated ability to teach in the classroom to students with a wide range of backgrounds in social science. Ability to provide students with geographical knowledge of the relationship between agriculture (broadly defined to range from the agro-industrial to its small-scale urban forms) to health, gender, rural and urban development, political movements, environmental sustainability, economic and social inequalities and global migration. Able to help students think critically about the relationships between agricultural production and socioeconomic, cultural and environmental issues across various scales and spaces. Candidates who can speak about examples from various parts of the world will be favoured. |
COURSE: |
GEOG 412W Glacial Processes and Environments |
LOCATION: |
Burnaby Campus |
DURATION: |
August 26 – December 20, 2024 |
BASE UNITS: |
3.5 BUs |
SALARY RANGE: |
$4,981 (GTA1) / $5,747 (GTA2) |
POSITION INFORMATION & QUALIFICATIONS: |
Lab – partial. Field trip. Qualifications: Applicants should have advanced knowledge in glacial geomorphology, excellent science writing skills in geosciences and experience with field sedimentology and glacial geomorphology. Valid full driver's license (ability to drive with several passengers) and confidence driving non-paved roads. |
COURSE: |
GEOG 451 Spatial Modeling |
LOCATION: |
Burnaby Campus |
DURATION: |
August 26 – December 20, 2024 |
2.5 BUs |
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SALARY RANGE: |
$3,548 (GTA1) / $4,084 (GTA2) |
POSITION INFORMATION & QUALIFICATIONS: |
Lab – partial. Qualifications: Advanced knowledge of the Idrisi/TerSet GIS software and its spatial modeling functions. Specific knowledge of implementing cellular automata models within GIS. Familiarity with agent-based modeling and its related software (Repast or NetLogo). Advanced knowledge of ArcGIS software and its grid/raster and other spatial analytical functions. Knowledge of raster and vector GIS and related analysis functions, and spatial analysis concepts at an advanced level. Knowledge of MS-Office Powerpoint - for lab presentations. Practical experience processing digital geospatial data of various formats. Ability to locate, assemble and process geographic/geospatial for practical work, and communicate and explain spatial modeling methods in a clear manner. Time management skills for tasks to be completed within the agreed time allocations. |