Job Description

One research assistant positions (up to 6.5 hr/wk) is available for a bilingual (Spanish/English) undergraduate student with an interest in immigration, cognition, storytelling, and metaphors. The student will work under the supervision of Dr. Raquel Hoersting to review interview transcripts for accuracy and analyze individual interviews in either Spanish or English. The student will be trained and assist with data coding of Spanish-language protocols. The student will gain experience in interdisciplinary and intercultural research, language transcriptions, and qualitative data analysis.RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Class visits, online or in-person, to promote the Writing Centre
• Administrative tasks
• Special writing initiatives
• Student Assistants work closely with the Writing Centre Coordinator (to whom they report) and are required to attend regularly scheduled training sessions and staff meetings throughout the year.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Students enrolled at UPEI, with preference given to 3rd or 4th year students enrolled in the Faculty of Arts
• Good academic record and a strong work ethic
• Proficiency in Spanish: Spanish listening and writing skills are required
• Strong organizational skills and ability to work independently and in a team is required
• Experience in the area of qualitative research methods is an asset
• Knowledge of Portuguese is an asset
• Completion of TCPS-3 training required upon hire

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, . Applications will not be accepted via email.Only those applicants who are invited to an interview will be acknowledged.Note that this site is not compatible with some mobile browsers (e.g. iPad, iPhone). Upon successful submission of your application, you will receive an auto-reply to your email address advising your application has been received. If you do not receive an email, please check your spam folder and/or try submitting your application via a different web browser (Google Chrome, Firefox, etc).

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