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Community Based Student Research Assistants (Up to 3 Positions) - Faculty of Education

Competition Number:
42S20
Position Type:
Student Position
Closing Date:
Date of Posting:
Department:
Faculty of Education
Position:
Community Based Research Assistants
Contract:
Hours of Work:
Up to 10 hours per week
Salary:

$19.75 plus 4% vacation pay

Term:

September 6, 2020 to October 23, 2020

Three candidates are sought to assist in conducting in community interviews with Inuit teachers in Nunatsiavut.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Conduct interviews and organizing interviews
  • Work with the project lead and community leads to refine the research
  • Transcribe the interviews
  • Analyze the results

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Completion of a Bachelor of Education Degree and or relevant school related experience
  • Ability to speak Inuktitut (need not be 100% fluent)
  • Cultural competency related to working with Elders and community members in Nunatsiavut
  • Physically located in a community in Nunatsiavut (due to travel restrictions)
  • Able to work self-directed at a distance, through mentorship with project coordinators
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.

In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. The University of Prince Edward Island is committed to gender equity in employment.

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

UPEI encourages all qualified applicants to apply for job openings; however, in keeping with the terms and provisions of the university’s various employment and collective agreements, first priority will be given to internal candidates.