MTS Level 6 - Research Coordinator - Environmental Studies - Faculty of Science

Competition Number:
05E25
Position Type:
Staff Position
Closing Date:
Date of Posting:
Department:
Environmental Studies - Faculty of Science
Position:
MTS Level 6 - Research Coordinator
Contract:
Casual Position
Hours of Work:
Casual, as needed (up to 6 hours per week)
Salary:

$25.62 per hour, plus 4% vacation pay, as per CUPE 1870 

Dr. Carolyn Peach Brown, Environmental Studies is seeking applications for a casual research assistant to help with the development of an open textbook for ENV 1010 Introduction to Environmental Studies.  The assistant will help to find open access resources and textbooks and help with their adaptation. The assistant will also help with technical aspects and formatting of the textbook. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Help to assess possible open access environmental textbooks or other resources suitable for ENV 1010
  • Help to adapt these resources as an open textbook for use in ENV 1010
  • Help to develop study aids for use with the open textbook
  • Help with formatting the adapted textbook

QUALIFICATIONS: 

  • Bachelor of Environmental Studies with a preference to recent graduates of the UPEI Bachelor of Environmental Studies degree program 
  • Excellent knowledge of environmental studies and sciences
  • Excellent analysis and writing skills
  • Ability to work independently 
  • Attention to detail
  • Excellent computer skills
  • Knowledge of Pressbooks is required
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.

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