Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Graduate Assistant
Paul Smith's College
- Paul Smiths, NY
- Permanent
- Part-time
- 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.
- Bachelor's degree from a four-year institution and enrollment in Paul Smith's College Master's 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.