Geographic Information Systems (Gis) Graduate Assistant

Position: Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Graduate Assistant

Status: Part-time, (20hrs/week)

Department: Natural Science and Forestry

Reports to: Professor of Environmental Science, GIS and Remote Sensing

Start Date: Fall Semester 2024

Compensation: Stipend, Room, and Tuition

Description:

The Geographic Information Systems Graduate Assistant serves as a Teaching Assistant (TA) for courses in Geographic Information Systems (GIS). This position offers an exciting opportunity for a graduate student to gain valuable teaching experience, support faculty in course delivery, and contribute to a positive learning environment for undergraduate students.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Assist faculty members in the preparation and delivery of lectures, labs, and workshops related to GIS (and possibly Remote Sensing).

• Lead lab sessions, provide demonstrations, and facilitate hands-on activities to reinforce theoretical concepts discussed in lectures.

• Provide guidance and support to undergraduate students during lab sessions, assisting with technical issues, troubleshooting, and understanding course material.

• Grade assignments, quizzes, and exams in a timely manner, providing constructive feedback to students to facilitate their learning and academic growth.

• Assist in the development and updating of course materials, including lab exercises, assignments, and supplementary resources.

• Collaborate with faculty members to develop new instructional materials, innovative teaching approaches, and assessment strategies.

• Stay current with advancements in GIS and Remote Sensing technologies and methodologies, integrating relevant developments into course content when appropriate.

• Attend regular meetings with faculty supervisors to discuss course progress, student performance, and instructional strategies.

• Assist with other duties as needed or assigned by the Professor of Environmental Science, GIS and Remote Sensing.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree from a four-year institution and enrollment in Paul Smiths College Masters degree programs.

• Ability to work with a broad range of diverse individuals and groups to form a safe and inclusive campus community.

• Must have training and/or experience in Geographic Information Systems, including proven ability to use ArcGIS Pro and other ESRI products.

• Should be highly motivated, have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, the ability to work independently with minimal supervision, and a passion for teaching and learning in the fields of GIS.

• Candidates must be able to work on campus (not remote).

• The ideal candidate will have familiarity with Remote Sensing techniques.

• Prior teaching or tutoring experience preferred, but not required.

Paul Smiths College values diversity in the College community and seeks to assure equal opportunity through its continued Affirmative Action program. EOE/AA/M/F/D/V