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Student Assistant - L.M. Montgomery Institute - Robertson Library

Competition Number:
89S20
Position Type:
Student Position
Closing Date:
Date of Posting:
Department:
L. M. Montgomery Institute - Robertson Library
Position:
Student Assistant
Contract:
Hours of Work:
10 hours per week (Flexibility in hours required: some evening and weekend work required. Work conducted virtually)
Salary:

$12.85 per hour (plus 4% vacation pay)

Term:

January 6, 2021 – April 30, 2021 (with the possibility of extension into summer semester 2021)

The L.M. Montgomery Institute (LMMI) (https://www.lmmontgomery.ca/) is seeking an undergraduate Research Assistant to support the online, multimedia Journal of L.M. Montgomery Studies (https://journaloflmmontgomerystudies.ca). The Journal of L.M. Montgomery Studies is the only journal dedicated to L.M. Montgomery (1874–1942). One of the world’s most enduring writers, Montgomery is the author of Anne of Green Gables, among other works of fiction, as well as poetry, letters, and journals. The Journal of L.M. Montgomery Studies is a refereed, open-access digital space. Its mandate is to publish intriguing, highly original, rigorously researched scholarship, as well as creative, multimedia, and other innovative work on all aspects of L.M. Montgomery’s life, influences, work, and legacy. The journal’s scope is interdisciplinary and international. The journal is aimed at Montgomery scholars and the broad community of Montgomery enthusiasts. The journal is the official scholarly publication of the L.M. Montgomery Institute (LMMI) at the University of Prince Edward Island. 

The successful candidate for this position will contribute to the development of the Journal of L.M. Montgomery Studies.  The student will provide editorial support, uploading submissions to the journal website, formatting submissions on the journal website, and creating multimedia exhibits to enhance submissions.

The student will enhance their knowledge of publishing and website design, as well as of Canadian and PEI history, literature, arts, and culture. While digital or technical expertise is not required, an openness to learning new technologies is. The successful candidate will be given support and provided with training to develop relevant web skills; this is an excellent opportunity for an Arts student to gain or improve their digital skills. While both the interview and the work of this position will be conducted virtually, the L.M. Montgomery Institute, including other student assistants, scholars, librarians, and others, provides a supportive, encouraging environment for students. The student will be supervised by Dr. Kate Scarth, Chair of L.M. Montgomery Studies.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Contribute to the development of the online, open access, multimedia Journal of L.M. Montgomery Studies at the University of Prince Edward Island’s L.M. Montgomery Institute
  • Provide editorial support
  • Upload multi-media submissions to the journal website (the user-friendly website was built in Drupal)
  • Format submissions in line with the journal’s style guide
  • Make edits to journal articles as requested by the editorial team or authors
  • Develop expertise in technical aspects of the journal website
  • Assist contributors to create multimedia/digital exhibits to better display their work (e.g., online exhibit of photography)
  • Create multi-media promotional material to raise the journal’s profile amongst interdisciplinary academics, Montgomery enthusiasts, and the general public
  • Locate or create multimedia to accompany submissions
  • Perform other duties as required

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • UPEI Bachelor of Arts student
  • Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
  • Highly motivated and responsible
  • The ability to work independently and be well organized
  • Willingness to learn new digital tools
  • Experience with technology/digital tools (particularly website design or development) is desirable but not required
  • Experience working closely with others
  • Familiarity with or interest in the life and/or work of L.M. Montgomery and with Prince Edward Island/Atlantic Canadian literature and/or history is desirable

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.

In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, all qualified student candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens, permanent residents and full-time international students with a valid study permit will be given priority.

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.