Teaching Assistant for GIS Lab Sessions

Become a Teaching Assistant for URBP 605 at McGill University, focusing on Geographic Information Systems. Facilitate lab sessions and support students in spatial analysis. This role requires conducting weekly 3-hour lab sessions on Thursdays, along with grading student assignments. Ideal candidates should have experience in thematic mapping, re-projection, and spatial statistics, with proficiency in GIS platforms such as QGIS and ArcGIS. Knowledge of urban planning research application is essential for fostering student understanding. Key Responsibilities: Conduct weekly lab sessions every Thursday Grade lab assignments and provide feedback Assist students in spatial analysis techniques Employ GIS tools for classroom demonstration Prepare relevant lesson materials and resources Requirements: Required experience in spatial analysis Knowledge of GIS platforms including R and Python Enrollment as a graduate student at McGill Authorization to work in Canada Willingness to work at McGill's Quebec campus Guide students through GIS applications in urban planning and contribute to their learning journey.