Dr. Miller, Faculty of Education, is looking for two graduate students to assist with a project which involves analyzing k – 12 large-scale assessment data on learning outcomes before, during, and after the COVID-19 pandemic.  

This opportunity is open to all graduate students however preference will be given to UPEI Faculty of Education graduate students with experience in analyzing quantitative data.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

•    Review learning loss reports from other provincial jurisdictions
•    Systematically analyze large-scale assessment data on learning outcomes using quantitative techniques
•    Prepare a technical report

QUALIFICATIONS:

•    Enrolled in the Faculty of Education graduate program
•    Expertise in quantitative statistics
•    Excellent writing skills
•    Excellent communication skills
•    Expertise using SPSS

This position is covered by a Collective Agreement between the Public Service Alliance of Canada and the University of Prince Edward Island. Priority will be given to University of Prince Edward Island students.

TERM:    August 4, 2025 – September 26, 2025 (8 weeks)

HOURS:    10.73 hours per week

SALARY:    $27.81 per hour, plus 4% vacation pay, as per PSAC Local 86000

CLOSING DATE:     July 25, 2025

Please submit electronically an application form, a cover letter, quoting the competition number, and a resume to be received no later than the closing date via the link posted on the UPEI Human Resources website (www.upei.ca/hr/). 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, MacDougall Hall (Room 213), 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.