GIS ASAL Graduate Assistant - P. Palmiotto [Work Study]

Start Date: 7/6/2026
End Date: 6/30/2027
Number of Positions: 2, substantial time comment as teaching assistant to 3 GIS courses in 26-27, plus ASAL work divided between 2 students may fit better in their studies.
Hours per Week: 20
Weekends Required: No
Evenings Required: Yes

Supervisor: Peter Palmiotto

Alternate Supervisor: Mike Akresh

This position allows for remote work Yes/No: Yes

Percentage of time that could be remote (0-100%): Can range from 20-80% depending if TA work is on campus or virtually.

Method to assess remote work: Review of project completion, monthly ASAL team meetings, instructor supervision and evaluation

Job Description

• The GIS ASAL assistant will conduct teaching assistant duties to support faculty in teaching Introduction to GIS and Advanced GIS classes 10 hr /week).
• Additionally, the graduate assistant will work on GIS projects contract by Antioch’s Spatial Analysis Lab (ASAL).
• Projects my involve research of faculty, map making for local governments, trail maps and maps association with Natural Resource inventories (9 hr/wk).
• Graduate assistant manages GIS lab, plotter printing, monthly ASAL meetings as facilitator and note-taker, writes annual report (1 hr/wk).

Qualifications

• Proficient in basic GIS skills (eg map making, data collection) using ArcPro.
  
• Desired skills include knowledge of QGIS and drone use.
• Have the desire to teach and patience with GIS problem solving as well as novice learners.
  

Does this position meet the definition of Community Service? No

How to Apply: Send letter of interest expressing how position will fit into your academic goals and include resume'

Email: [email protected]

Position Type: Work Study

Department: Environmental Studies