About this role
Geography – Graduate Teaching Assistant – Winter 2027
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Appointment Type: Graduate Teaching Assistant (GTA)
Hiring Unit: Geography
Academic Term: Winter 2027
Application Deadline: November 12 at 11:59 pm
The department of Geography in the Faculty of Environment invites applications for Graduate Teaching Assistant (GTA) appointments for the Winter 2027 term. Available appointments are listed below.
GEOG 101
GEOG 102
GEOG 207
GEOG 209
GEOG 219
GEOG 225
GEOG 306
GEOG 307
GEOG 314
GEOG 323
GEOG 391
GEOG 407
GEOG 417
GEOG 420
GEOG 423
GEOG 456
GDS 270
GDS 318
GDS 371
GDS 387
GDS 471
GDS 481
AVIA 370
AVIA 416
ENVS 278
Details for each appointment, including qualifications, appointment dates, course delivery mode, location, compensation, and anticipated appointment load, are available on the Human Resources Careers webpage for Available Graduate Teaching Assistant & Research Assistant Appointments.
These appointments are based out of Ontario and are governed by the terms and conditions of the Collective Agreement between the University of Waterloo and CUPE Local 5524, Unit 1.
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The University of Waterloo acknowledges that much of our work takes place on the traditional territory of the Neutral, Anishinaabeg, and Haudenosaunee peoples. Our main campus is situated on the Haldimand Tract, the land granted to the Six Nations that includes six miles on each side of the Grand River. Our active work toward reconciliation takes place across our campuses through research, learning, teaching, and community building, and is coordinated within the Office of Indigenous Relations.
The University values the diverse and intersectional identities of its students, faculty, and staff. The University regards equity and diversity as an integral part of academic excellence and is committed to accessibility for all employees. The University of Waterloo seeks applicants who embrace our values of equity, anti-racism and inclusion. As such, we encourage applications from candidates who have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including applicants who identify as First Nations, Métis and/or Inuk (Inuit), Black, racialized, a person with a disability, women and/or 2SLGBTQ+.
Positions are open to qualified candidates who are legally entitled to work in Canada.
The University of Waterloo is committed to accessibility for persons with disabilities.