Graduate Research Assistant (Up to 2 Positions)- Faculty of Education

Competition Number:
116S23
Position Type:
Student Position
Closing Date:
Date of Posting:
Department:
Faculty of Education
Position:
Graduate Research Assistant (Up to 2 Positions)
Contract:
Hours of Work:
Up to 5 hours per week
Salary:

$20.20 per hour (plus 4% vacation pay)

Term:

October 2023 to February 16, 2024

Faculty member Dr. Gabriela Arias de Sanchez is seeking up to two Graduate Research Assistants to work on a project that examines Play-based pedagogies in Prince Edward Island.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Conduct a literature review
  • Collaborate on data analysis

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Enrollment in Graduate Education program
  • Deep knowledge of play based pedagogy
  • Familiarity with NVIVO
  • Excellent organizational skills
  • Excellent writing/editing skills
  • Ability to work independently

Preferred qualifications

  • Deep understanding of early years education
  • Previous experience with early years pedgogies

Priority will be given to University of Prince Edward Island students in accordance with Recruitment, Selection, Hiring and Employment Policies and the 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.