Student Laboratory Assistant (Up to 3 Positions) - Department of Applied Human Sciences - Faculty of Science

Competition Number:
109S23
Position Type:
Student Position
Closing Date:
Date of Posting:
Department:
Department of Applied Human Sciences- Faculty of Science
Position:
Student Laboratory Assistant (Up to 3 Positions)
Contract:
Hours of Work:
Up to 10 hours per week
Salary:

 $14.50 per hour (plus 4% vacation pay)

Term:

September 1, 2023 – April 30, 2024

  • Applications are invited from 3rd & 4th-year students, majoring in Kinesiology, who are interested in assisting in KINE-2210 (Intro to Exercise Physiology) laboratory sections.
  • Applications are invited from 4th-year students, majoring in Kinesiology, who are interested in assisting in KINE-3120 (Intro to Biomechanics), or KINE-3430 (Physiological Assessment and Training) laboratory sections.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
 

  • Assist the instructor with laboratory setup, demonstrations, support students while in the laboratory, marking (outside of scheduled section(s)), and other duties as required
  • The successful applicants will be required to participate at a minimum, in a weekly lab (up to 4-hour) for the duration of the semester
  • Student assistants will be expected to begin their lab shift 15-minutes prior to the start of each lab and remain 15-minutes after completion

QUALIFICATIONS:

For the KINE lab section(s) identified in application, students must have a high academic standing (minimum 75%) and have excelled in the laboratory component. Strong communication and interpersonal skills are a must.

  • Must be a UPEI Student
  • KINE-2210 - Applicants must have completed KINE 2210 (Intro to Exercise Physiology)
  • KINE-3120/ KINE-3430 - Applicants must have completed KINE 3120 (Intro to Biomechanics) and/or KINE-3430 (Physiological Assessment and Training). Previous experience as a Teaching Assistant in a laboratory setting will be considered an asset
     

Priority to University of Prince Edward Island students in accordance with Recruitment, Selection, Hiring and Employment Policies and Procedures manual.

 

Application Instructions:

Please submit electronically a cover letter, quoting the competition number, a resume and reference list to be received no later than the closing date via the link posted on the UPEI Human Resources website. Applications will not be accepted via email.

If you are unable to apply online, you can drop off your resume to the Human Resources Department, Kelley Building, University of Prince Edward Island, 550 University Avenue, Charlottetown, PEI C1A 4P3, Fax Number (902) 894-2895.

UPEI is committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, and reconciliation and believes in providing a positive learning and working environment where every person feels empowered to contribute. UPEI is committed to the principle of equity in employment and encourages applications from underrepresented groups including women, Indigenous peoples, visible minorities, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity, and others with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. If you require accommodation in any part of the process, please direct your inquiries, in confidence, to our HR Officer, hrofficer@upei.ca.

Only those applicants who are invited to an interview will be acknowledged.