Student Assistant - Department of English - Faculty of Arts

Competition Number:
96S26
Position Type:
Student Position
Closing Date:
Date of Posting:
Department:
English
Position:
Student Assistant
Contract:
Hours of Work:
3 hours per week, 30 hours maximum
Salary:

$18.70 per hour, plus 4% vacation pay

Term:

September 11, 2026 to December 31, 2026

The Department of English at the University of Prince Edward Island invites applications from UPEI students interested in assisting in feedback and grading in English 1210, with Dr. Shannon Murray

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Reading and offering feedback on daily course freewrites and summaries in a timely manner
  • Be available twice a week to meet with Dr. Murray and to complete the work before the next class date. (Work done in one class must be completed and returned to Dr. Murray before the next class day.)
  • The successful applicant will be required to participate on a weekly basis for the duration of the semester

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Preference will be given to a current UPEI student and an English major in 3rd or 4th year
  • Must have good communication skills and clear handwriting
  • Must have knowledge of the course material and have an acceptable academic record (min. 2.7 GPA)

Applicants will only be considered if they include the following information:

  • The days and hours they are available to work (M-F, 9-5)
  • Current phone number and e-mail address

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 below.

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. Applications will not be accepted via email.

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

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