Graduate Research Assistant - Robertson Library - Faculty of Education *Amended*
$27.00 per hour, plus 4% vacation pay, as per PSAC Local 86000
ASAP - January 25, 2025
Working with Dr. Lyndsay Moffatt (Faculty of Education) and Librarian Katelyn Browne (Robertson Library), the graduate student research assistant will be responsible for work on a literature review and interview/content analysis protocol for a research project titled “Supporting Our Students: School Libraries in Atlantic Canada.”
This project seeks to 1) Conduct a scoping review of recent research on the benefits of school libraries staffed with trained teacher-librarians and 2) Conduct a preliminary investigation into the state of school libraries and teacher-librarianship in Atlantic Canada. This study is designed to help inform further research and to support regional efforts in improving K-12 public education.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Under the guidance of the co-investigators, the graduate student research assistant will conduct a literature review investigating the effects of school libraries and teacher-librarians on the academic and social success of K-12 students
- The graduate student researcher will also participate in research activities related to the interview protocol and content analysis, which could include preparing a Research Ethics Board application, developing interview questions, identifying interview subjects, participating as a co-interviewer, transcribing interviews, developing a codebook, and/or analyzing interview transcriptions
QUALIFICATIONS:
Current enrollment in UPEI Faculty of Education graduate program
Understanding of qualitative research methods (particularly interviews and content analysis)
Ability to identify gaps in data or evidence
Ability to synthesize and summarize information from multiple sources to make accurate and representative claims
Demonstrated critical thinking ability, initiative, good organizational skills, flexibility, ability to work independently and as part of a team
Ability to accurately follow instructions and pay attention to detail
While much of the work on this project can be scheduled according to the researcher’s availability, they must also be available to participate in online meetings during weekday business hours (Atlantic time)
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Education and/or work experience in libraries/school libraries
- Experience with qualitative data collection and/or analysis
- Experience researching a literature review on an education-related topic
- Experience with policy analysis
This position is covered by a Collective Agreement between the Public Service Alliance of Canada and the University of Prince Edward Island. Priority will be given to University of Prince Edward Island students.
Please submit electronically an application form, a cover letter, quoting the competition number, and a resume to be received no later than the closing date via the link posted on the UPEI Human Resources website (www.upei.ca/hr/). Applications will not be accepted via email.
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.
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