NOTE: All Applicants Must Apply in Writing, Using the Application Form Provided, to The

Teaching Assistantship
Position Posting
McGill University
“McGill University is Committed to Equity in Employment”
Date of Posting: 23 August, 2007 / Hiring Unit & Address: Geography
Burnside Hall Rm 705
Application Deadline Date: 31 August 2007
Course Title: Geographical Perspectives on World Environmental Problems
Course Number: GEOG 200
Instructor: Martha Dowsley
Hours of work: (per term) 90 / Number of TA positions available (estimate): 2
Dates of Appointment
Starting: 31 Aug., 2007
Ending: Dec. 31, 2007 / Salary:
Hourly rate: $22.24
Per Term: $2001.60
Required Duties:
Grading written assignments and exams and invigilating in-class tests.
Qualifications Required:
Knowledge of interdisciplinary elements of environmental issues.
Language Requirements (if relevant):
Name & Title of Course Supervisor: Prof. Catherine Moore
Dept. Authorization: Prof. M. Lapointe / Date: 23 August 2007

NOTE: All applicants must apply in writing, using the application form provided, to the appropriate Hiring Unit within ten (10) working days from the close of the posting.

NOTE:Announcements are considered tentative, pending final determination of course offerings and enrolments.

Teaching Assistantship
Position Posting
McGill University
“McGill University is Committed to Equity in Employment”
Date of Posting: April 27, 2007 / Hiring Unit & Address: Geography
Burnside Hall Rm 705
Application Deadline Date: 31 August 2007
Course Title: Introductory geo-information science
Course Number: GEOG 201
Instructor: Profs. Rene Sieber and Raja Sengupta
Hours of work: (per term) 90 / Number of TA positions available (estimate): 1.5
Dates of Appointment
Starting: 31 Aug., 2007
Ending: Dec. 31, 2007 / Salary:
Hourly rate: $22.24
Per Term: $2001.60
Required Duties:
Grade GIS exercise; grade final and mid-term, assist in GIC laboratory, assist in AV class setup
Qualifications Required:
Strong GIS knowledge and working ability with ARC-View GIS
Language Requirements (if relevant):
Name & Title of Course Supervisor: Profs. Sieber and Seaquist
Dept. Authorization: / Date: 23 August 2007

NOTE: All applicants must apply in writing, using the application form provided, to the appropriate Hiring Unit within ten (10) working days from the close of the posting.

NOTE:Announcements are considered tentative, pending final determination of course offerings and enrolments.

Teaching Assistantship
Position Posting
McGill University
“McGill University is Committed to Equity in Employment”
Date of Posting: April 27, 2007 / Hiring Unit & Address: Geography
Burnside Hall Rm 705
Application Deadline Date: 31 August 2007
Course Title: Environmental Systems
Course Number:GEOG 203
Instructor: Profs. Michel Lapointe, Tim Moore, Gail Chmura
Hours of work: (per term) 90 / Number of TA positions available (estimate): .5
Dates of Appointment
Starting: 31 Aug., 2007
Ending: Dec. 31, 2007 / Salary:
Hourly rate: $22.24
Per Term: $2001.60
Required Duties:
Demonstrate-tutor assignments and mark them and the mid-term and final exam. Assist in compilation and photocopying of course materials, invigilate exams, old office hours. Help to post material on course web site.
Qualifications Required:
Physical geography graduate students who have done at least 300-level physical geography training in two of the followings topics: soils, hydrology, climate, biogeography.
Language Requirements (if relevant):
Name & Title of Course Supervisor: Profs. Lapointe, Moore, TBA
Dept. Authorization: / Date: 23 August 2007

NOTE: All applicants must apply in writing, using the application form provided, to the appropriate Hiring Unit within ten (10) working days from the close of the posting.

NOTE:Announcements are considered tentative, pending final determination of course offerings and enrolments

Teaching Assistantship
Position Posting
McGill University
“McGill University is Committed to Equity in Employment”
Date of Posting: April 27, 2007 / Hiring Unit & Address: Geography
Burnside Hall Rm 705
Application Deadline Date: 31 August 2007
Course Title: Geography and the World Economy
Course Number: GEOG 216
Instructor: Profs. Gerri AkmanSebastien Breau
Hours of work: (per term) 90 / Number of TA positions available (estimate): 4
Dates of Appointment
Starting: 31 Aug., 2007
Ending: Dec. 31, 2007 / Salary:
Hourly rate: $22.24
Per Term: $2001.60
Required Duties:
1. Marking assignments and short answer and short essay questions on two mid-terms and final exams;
2.Photocopying of course materials and other miscellaneous tasks (e.g. putting materials on reserve in the library;
3. Office hours (as required by student demand and/or due dates for essays);

Occasional assistance in class with distribution of materials and multi-media presentations (slides, videos, etc.);
If TA does not have a sufficient background preparation, he/she will be required to attend some lectures (to be determined by Professor);
Entering and management of marks in a spreadsheet throughout the term.

Qualifications Required:
Excellent English language knowledge (grammar, spelling) for marking assignments and exams. Must have fluent spoken and written English. French fluency an asset.
Name & Title of Course Supervisor: Profs. Mok and Akman
Dept. Authorization: / Date: 23 August 2007

NOTE: All applicants must apply in writing, using the application form provided, to the appropriate Hiring Unit within ten (10) working days from the close of the posting.

NOTE:Announcements are considered tentative, pending final determination of course offerings and enrolments.

Teaching Assistantship
Position Posting
McGill University
McGill University is Committed to Equity in Employment
Date of Posting: 23 August 2007 / Hiring Unit & Address: Geography
Burnside Hall Rm 705
Application Deadline Date: 31 August 2007
Course Title: GEOG272 Earth’s Changing Surface
Course Number: GEOG 272
Instructor: Prof. Pollard
Hours of work: (per term) 90 / Number of TA positions available (estimate): .5
Dates of Appointment
Starting: 31 Aug., 2007
Ending: Dec. 31, 2007 / Salary:
Hourly rate: $22.24
Per Term: $2001.60
Required Duties:
Photo copying and exercise preparation, collecting maps, reserves
Helping students with and grading topographic map based exercises
Grading mid-term and part of the final
Qualifications Required:
Background in geomorphology and ideally some geology, field oriented, good with topographic maps
Name & Title of Course Supervisor: Prof. Pollard
Dept. Authorization: / Date: 23 August 2007

NOTE: All applicants must apply in writing, using the application form provided, to the appropriate Hiring Unit within ten (10) working days from the close of the posting.

NOTE:Announcements are considered tentative, pending final determination of course offerings and enrolments.

Teaching Assistantship
Position Posting
McGill University
“McGill University is Committed to Equity in Employment”
Date of Posting: April 27, 2007 / Hiring Unit & Address: Geography
Burnside Hall Rm 705
Application Deadline Date: 31 August 2007
Course Title: Local Geographical Excursion
Course Number: GEOG 290
Instructor: Profs. Pollard, Turner, Lapointe
Hours of work: (per term) 40 / Number of TA positions available (estimate):1
Dates of Appointment
Starting: 31 Aug., 2007
Ending: Dec. 31, 2007 / Salary:
Hourly rate: $22.24
Per Term: $1000.80
Required Duties:
Helps and advises students in the collection and interpretation of data. Assists in discussions with students of the nature of geographical enquiry.
Qualifications Required:
Basic geography courses, aptitude for field work, knowledge of and interest in urban/economic geography or stem hydrology or old field succession.
Language Requirements (if relevant):
Name & Title of Course Supervisor: Profs. Pollard, Turner, Lapointe,
Dept. Authorization: / Date: 23 August 2007

NOTE: All applicants must apply in writing, using the application form provided, to the appropriate Hiring Unit within ten (10) working days from the close of the posting.

NOTE:Announcements are considered tentative, pending final determination of course offerings and enrolments.

Teaching Assistantship
Position Posting
McGill University
“McGill University is Committed to Equity in Employment”
Date of Posting: 23 August, 2007 / Hiring Unit & Address: Geography
Burnside Hall Rm 705
Application Deadline Date: 31 August 2007
Course Title: Environmental Management I
Course Number: GEOG 302
Instructor: Prof. Thom Meredith
Hours of work: (per term) 90 / Number of TA positions available (estimate): 1.5
Dates of Appointment
Starting: 31 Aug., 2007
Ending: Dec. 31, 2007 / Salary:
Hourly rate: $22.24
Per Term: $2001.60
Required Duties:
Assisting students with questions about course concepts. Grading written assignments and exams.
Qualifications Required:
Knowledge of elements of environmental management
Language Requirements (if relevant):
Name & Title of Course Supervisor: Prof. Meredith
Dept. Authorization: / Date: 23 August2007

NOTE: All applicants must apply in writing, using the application form provided, to the appropriate Hiring Unit within ten (10) working days from the close of the posting.

NOTE:Announcements are considered tentative, pending final determination of course offerings and enrolments

Teaching Assistantship
Position Posting
McGill University
“McGill University is Committed to Equity in Employment”
Date of Posting: 23 August 2007 / Hiring Unit & Address: Geography
Burnside Hall Rm 705
Application Deadline Date: 31 August 2007
Course Title: Soils and environment
Course Number: GEOG 305
Instructor: Prof. Tim Moore
Hours of work: (per term) 90 / Number of TA positions available (estimate): 1
Dates of Appointment
Starting: Aug 31, 2007
Ending: Dec. 31, 2007 / Salary:
Hourly rate: $22.24
Per Term: $2001.60
Required Duties:
Participates in one-day field trip to Mont St. Hilaire with students to describe soil profiles and collect samples.
Runs laboratory analysis section where students measure soil H2O content, pH etc. Section usually takes 12h/week for ca 6 weeks. Collates analytical data and presents it to students.
Qualifications Required:
Must be well-organized, have soil experience and be prepared to “fix” lab equipment.
Language Requirements (if relevant):
Name & Title of Course Supervisor: Prof. Moore
Dept. Authorization: / Date: 23 August 2007

NOTE: All applicants must apply in writing, using the application form provided, to the appropriate Hiring Unit within ten (10) working days from the close of the posting.

NOTE:Announcements are considered tentative, pending final determination of course offerings and enrolments.

Teaching Assistantship
Position Posting
McGill University
“McGill University is Committed to Equity in Employment”
Date of Posting: April 27, 2007 / Hiring Unit & Address: Geography
Burnside Hall Rm 705
Application Deadline Date: 31 August 2007
Course Title: Geography of Canada
Course Number:GEOG 309(cross-listed with CANS 300)
Instructor: Prof. Gerri Akman
Hours of work: (per term) 90 / Number of TA positions available (estimate): 1.5
Dates of Appointment
Starting: 31 Aug., 2007
Ending: Dec. 31, 2007 / Salary:
Hourly rate: $22.24
Per Term: $2001.60
Required Duties:
To assist instructor in preparing, distributing and marking material.
Qualifications Required:
Familiarity with the regional geographical aspects and issues of Canadian.
Language Requirements (if relevant):
Name & Title of Course Supervisor: Prof. Akman,
Dept. Authorization: / Date: April 272007

NOTE: All applicants must apply in writing, using the application form provided, to the appropriate Hiring Unit within ten (10) working days from the close of the posting.

NOTE:Announcements are considered tentative, pending final determination of course offerings and enrolments.

NOTE: All applicants must apply in writing, using the application form provided, to the appropriate Hiring Unit within ten (10) working days from the close of the posting.

NOTE:Announcements are considered tentative, pending final determination of course offerings and enrolments.

Teaching Assistantship
Position Posting
McGill University
“McGill University is Committed to Equity in Employment”
Date of Posting: 23 August 2007 / Hiring Unit & Address: Geography
Burnside Hall Rm 705
Application Deadline Date: 31 August 2007
Course Title: Geography of Development
Course Number: GEOG 408
Instructor: Profs. Unruh
Hours of work: (per term) 90 / Number of TA positions available (estimate): 1
Dates of Appointment
Starting: 31 Aug., 2007
Ending: Dec. 31, 2007 / Salary:
Hourly rate: $22.24
Per Term: $2001.60
Grade exams, assist with organization of readings and discussions, possibly provide occasional lectures.
PhD level, developing country experience, or familiarity with development issues desired.
Language Requirements (if relevant):
Name & Title of Course Supervisor: Prof. Unruh
Dept. Authorization: / Date: 23 August 2007

NOTE: All applicants must apply in writing, using the application form provided, to the appropriate Hiring Unit within ten (10) working days from the close of the posting.

NOTE:Announcements are considered tentative, pending final determination of course offerings and enrolments.