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Teaching Assistant - Montréal, Canada - McGill University

McGill University

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Montréal, Canada

1 month ago

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Sophia Lee

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Hiring Unit:
Earth and Planetary Sciences

Course Title and Course Number:
Field School - EPSC 231

Instructor:
Christie Rowe

Estimated Number of Positions:
3

Total Hours of Work per Term:80

Position Start Date:
April 30, 2023

Position End Date:
May 15, 2023

Position Summary:
Under the general supervision of course instructor. Prepares course material. Coordinates logistics for field courses, including managing camping equipment and directing students in camp maintenance. Drives vehicle with students to mapping areas. Contributes to field observations (e.g. geological mapping, structural measurements, and rock descriptions) to create marking rubrics. Assists with tutoring and grading. Performs related duties.

Qualifications:
B.Sc. degree. Enrollment in Earth & Planetary Sciences M.Sc. or Ph.
D. graduate program.

Must have working knowledge of undergraduate-level structural geology (equivalent to a B or higher in EPSC 303 or EPSC 231).

Must be comfortable with field mapping techniques including making measurements with a Brunton compass, identifying deformation structures in sedimentary and igneous rocks, and constructing cross sections, reading and navigating on topographic maps.

Must be organized and approachable. Ability to deal effectively with diverse range of people. Written and spoken English is required. Applicant must have a valid driver's license legal for driving in the USA and Canada.