Job Description

Reporting to the Principal Investigator with day-to-day duties assigned by the Project & Finance Manager, the Researcher & Outreach Co-Ordinator will work in collaboration with the project team, and is responsible for research, the development of project curricula and instructional media. This includes ongoing liaison with government agencies responsible for education in each province and territory, and with both internal and external stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities

• Conduct new research as assigned by the Principal Investigator and the project team, including supervision of graduate students assigned to the project.
• Assist the Principal Investigator develop and carry out the ongoing research program into the history of African-descended peoples in Canada.
• Establish and maintain relationships with government agencies responsible for education in each province and territory.
• Liaise with African Canadian organizations, archives, libraries, museums historical societies and other possible repositories of relevant documentary and other data.
• Collect copies of primary research materials from repositories located from coast-to- coast to contribute to the digital archive for A Black People\'s History of Canada.
• Assist with writing grant applications, as needed.

Note

Due to operational requirements, the successful applicant is required to work in-person on campus.
Required Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in Arts with up to 5 years of experience in history and heritage.
• Strong research skills and proven experience in Canadian history and heritage.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, written and verbal communication skills, with an ability to multitask.
• Advanced skills in the use of Microsoft Office (e.g. Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Outlook) and databases.

Assets

• Master\'s Degree in History Education, or an equivalent combination of education and experience related to African Canadian history.

Additional Information
Application Consideration

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Diversity Statement

Dalhousie University commits to achieving inclusive excellence through continually championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. The university encourages applications from Indigenous persons (especially Mi\'kmaq), persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians), and members of other racialized groups, persons with disabilities, women, persons identifying as members of 2SLGBTQ+ communities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. For more information, please visit .

Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies 1
Open Date 08/08/2023
Close Date 08/31/2023
Open Until Filled No
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Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents * R\xc3\xa9sum\xc3\xa9 / Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Optional Documents * Cover Letter

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