
Instructional Assistant (IA) Marking Positions for GG102: Introduction to Human Geography
The Department of Geography and Environmental Studies invites applications for Instructional Assistants for the Fall 2020/Winter 2021 terms in GG102: Introduction to Human Geography.
Duties: Instructional Assistants are responsible for marking lab assignments and tests as directed
by the Lab Coordinator of GG102 in the Department of Geography and Environmental Studies.
Instructional Assistants are provided a marking guide with minimal discretionary grading.
Other responsibilities may include preparation; marks database management; meetings with the
Course Instructor or Lab Coordinator; and marking of final exams.
The usual time commitment is 10 hours per week. However, some weeks IAs may be required to
work more (or less) than 10 hours per week because of time-sensitive course requirements such
as mid-term exams, term papers, lab reports, or final exams.
Qualifications: Qualified applicants must be registered in a program within the Department of
Geography and Environmental Studies or a related discipline. We invite applications from 3rd
and 4th year undergraduates in good academic standing. Only if there are no Laurier students
who meet the qualifications of the position will a non-Laurier student be considered.
*Please note: All IA responsibilities will be carried out remotely for the fall and winter terms.
Compensation: $18.50/hr. as per marking only rates
Application Process: Applicants should submit a Letter of Interest which expresses the
applicant's suitability for the position, accompanied by any supporting material and an unofficial
copy of their LORIS transcript. Please include a schedule of availability for the Fall 2020
term. Applications should be sent by e-mail, indicating the position being applied for in the
subject line.
Wilfrid Laurier University is committed to equity and values diversity. We welcome applications
from qualified individuals of all genders and sexual orientations, persons with disabilities,
Indigenous persons, and persons of a visible minority.
Please send your application to:
Catherine Reining
Lab Coordinator (Human Geography)
Department of Geography and Environmental Studies
Wilfrid Laurier University
Email: creining@wlu.ca
Deadline for applications: Tuesday September 15th, 2020 by 4:30pm