Student Research Assistant

at  McGill University

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The responsibilities of the student are:

• Research processes and supports for conducting classroom discussions on polarizing topics.
• Develop in-class activities to support the development of a classroom community.
• Co-facilitate a 3 hour classroom discussion in EDES 366 on how to explore polarizing topics in class.

Qualifications Required (skills and abilities, education, language skills):

• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong information literacy skills (i.e., ability to define research terms, search online databases, journals, websites, synthesize information, and critically evaluate resources)

Education/experience requirements

• Teaching experience in the domain of equity, diversity, inclusion, and teaching and learning
• Expertise in approaches to facilitating classroom discussion on polarizing topics

Hourly Salary:
$33.03
Hours per Week:
10 (Part time)
Location:
Education Building
Supervisor:
Associate Professor
Position Start Date:
2024-10-21
Position End Date:
2025-04-30
Deadline to Apply:
2024-11-17
This position is covered by the Association of McGill University Research Employees (AMURE) collective agreement.
McGill University hires on the basis of merit and is strongly committed to equity and diversity within its community. We welcome applications from racialized persons/visible minorities, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, as well as from all qualified candidates with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. McGill implements an employment equity program and encourages members of designated groups to self-identify. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence,
accessibilityrequest.hr@mcgill.ca

• Research processes and supports for conducting classroom discussions on polarizing topics.
• Develop in-class activities to support the development of a classroom community.
• Co-facilitate a 3 hour classroom discussion in EDES 366 on how to explore polarizing topics in class