University of Winnipeg
Job title:
Research Assistant, BIPOC Inclusion in Education, Department of Education “Work Study Program”
Company
University of Winnipeg
Job description
NOTE: Students must be approved for the 2024-25 Work-Study program in order to be hired for this position. The Work-Study Student Application form is available online here:Research Assistants are normally students, in a University of Winnipeg undergraduate program, employed to assist with tasks related to research. Work is performed within defined guidelines and under supervision of a more senior researcher or faculty member.Position Overview:This research project will look at BIPOC inclusion in the Faculty of Education at the Universities of Winnipeg and Manitoba. Evaluating the Fall 2024 syllabi for the voices and content of Black, Indigenous and People of Color contributors to the body of knowledge in teacher education at Manitoba’s two largest institutions.Duties:
- Review Syllabi across the Faculty of Education.
- Conduct academic research and literature searches.
- Collect and manage research data, and document findings.
- Interpret research findings.
- Contribute to overall activities and internal operations related to the research project.
- Perform other duties, including administrative support, as required or assigned.
Qualifications
- Experience conducting independent research.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Experience with Excel.
- Preference hire of BIPOC candidates.
Condition(s) of Employment:
- Must be legally entitled to work in Canada.
- Students must be approved for the 2024-25 Work-Study program. Students may be eligible for the Work-Study Program if they meet all of the following criteria:
Currently an undergraduate or graduate student (PACE and ELP students are currently ineligible);Enrolled full-time for the current Fall/Winter session (i.e. at least 18 credit hours or 12 credit hours if registered with Accessibility Services);Completed 24 credit hours at an undergraduate level at the University (or equivalent);Have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0;Have demonstrated financial need (shortage between your expenses and resources)*; andA Canadian citizen, permanent resident, protected person or an international student with a valid study permit.*An application is incomplete if you have put zero resources. As a full-time student, you are expected to have some form of funding source.The period of work will be from ASAP – March 31, 2025 and the estimated total hours of work will be 82 hours.Note: This position is represented by the Public Service Alliance of Canada – Research Capacity Unit.The University of Winnipeg is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognizes that a diverse staff and faculty benefits and enriches the work, learning and research environments, and is essential to academic and institutional excellence. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals and encourage women, racialized persons, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQ+ persons to confidentially self-identify at time of application.The University of Winnipeg is committed to ensuring employment opportunities are accessible for all applicants. If you require accommodation supports during the recruitment process, please contact [email protected].The personal information of applicants is collected under the authority of the University of Winnipeg Act and 36(1)(b) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. All personal information collected via the recruitment process is used to assess the applicant’s suitability, eligibility, and qualifications for employment, and to otherwise support recruitment activities. This information will be provided to participating members of the recruitment process. Questions regarding the collection of your personal information may be directed to the Director, HR Services, 515 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, MB, R3B 2E9 or [email protected].
Expected salary
$15.8 per hour
Location
Winnipeg, MB
Job date
Thu, 21 Nov 2024 08:41:44 GMT
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