Open GTA Position - Geography and Environment

From: Lori Johnson - ljohns24@uwo.ca

Department/Program: Geography and Environment

Application Deadline: January 23, 2026

Position Description: Course GEOG 2152G: Geography of Hazards

Number of total hours per vacancy for the term: 140

This course is a survey of the methods and models used to understand human responses to hazards. The course reviews the rich tradition of hazards research in geography, particularly through the lens of social science. The course will include discussions of both so-called "natural hazards" (e.g., floods, fires, earthquakes) and "technological hazards" (e.g., nuclear technology, genetically modified organisms, terrorism, war) as examples. Information is available on the Geography Department website: https://geoenvironment.uwo.ca/undergraduate/course_information/2000_level_course.html 

Position responsibilities and duties will include:

• marking of: tests, assignments and map quizzes with answers that include written work;

• moderating forum discussions;

• attendance at office hours to assist students and review marks, as needed; and

• other duties as assigned by instructor.

If interested, please email Lori Johnson - ljohns24@uwo.ca with CV.