GIS ASAL Graduate Assistant - P. Palmiotto [Work Study

GIS ASAL Assistant

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

• 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 may 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).

• Proficient in basic GIS skills (eg map making, data collection) using Arc Pro.
• 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: ppalmiotto

Position Type:
Work Study Department:
Environmental Studies