Graduate Student Research Assistant, Educational Administration at University of Saskatchewan

Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

14 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

15 Apr, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Academic writing, Report development, Manuscript preparation, Qualitative research, Data analysis, Literature reviews, Editing, Research synthesis, Anti-racist advocacy, Educational administration

Industry

Higher Education

Description

Graduate Student Research Assistant, Educational Administration Seeking a highly motivated student to serve as a Research Assistant for an ongoing research project. The data analysis phase has been completed, and the primary focus of this role will be on academic writing, report development, and manuscript preparation for publication. This qualitative study examines the barriers internationally educated teachers face when seeking certification in Canada and explores anti-racist advocacy strategies to improve credentialing processes. In the appointment of Research Assistant, your general duties and responsibilities will be: Assist in drafting research reports based on analyzed data Support the development of manuscripts for peer-reviewed journal publication Synthesize qualitative findings into clear, coherent narratives Conduct targeted literature reviews to strengthen manuscripts Edit and refine written materials for clarity, coherence, and academic rigor Your general location of work will be College of Education, and you will report to Dr. Ayodeji Osiname. Required Number of Hours: 15 hours per week Duration of Employment: June 1 – July 31, 2026. Qualifications (Skills and Abilities) Minimum of a MEd degree or equivalent preferred. You must be registered in a graduate program. To Apply: Interested applicants must include the following in their application: cover letter and curriculum vitae. Send your application materials to: cecile.laprairie@usask.ca no later than closing date. Where a graduate student is appointed to this position, it will be in-scope of PSAC. Department: Educational Administration Status: Term Employment Group: Graduate Students - PSAC Rate of Pay: Current rates of pay Posted Date: 4/15/2026 Closing Date: 4/21/2026 Number of Openings: 1 Work Location: On Campus #LI-DNI The University of Saskatchewan aspires to be what the world needs and embraces equity, diversity and inclusion as foundational to excellence and innovation. We actively seek to create a welcoming environment where all individuals feel empowered to thrive, contribute, and grow. Applications from equity-deserving groups are encouraged as part of our ongoing efforts to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve: EDI Framework for Action. We continue to grow our partnerships with Indigenous communities across the province, nationally, and internationally and value the unique perspective that Indigenous employees provide to strengthen these relationships. Verification of Indigenous Membership/Citizenship at the University of Saskatchewan is led and determined by the deybwewin | taapwaywin | tapwewin: Indigenous Truth policy and the Standing Committee in accordance with the processes developed to enact the policy. Successful candidates that assert Indigenous membership/citizenship will be asked to complete the verification process of Indigenous membership/citizenship with documentation. The University of Saskatchewan provides an accessible and inclusive workplace. Should you require support through any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us for assistance.

Responsibilities

The Research Assistant will focus on drafting research reports, developing manuscripts for peer-reviewed journals, and synthesizing qualitative findings. Additionally, the role involves conducting targeted literature reviews and refining written materials for academic rigor.