Graduate Student Assistant - Faculty of Education

Competition Number:
121S24
Position Type:
Student Position
Closing Date:
Date of Posting:
Department:
Faculty of Education
Position:
Graduate Research Assistant
Contract:
Hours of Work:
20 hours per week
Salary:

$27.00 per hour, plus 4% vacation pay, as per PSAC Local 86000

Term:

ASAP to October 31, 2024

The Faculty of Education is seeking one Graduate Student with a strong pedagogical background in mathematics education is needed to support students in learning foundational concepts in mathematics.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Provide tutoring in foundational concepts in mathematics education
  • Liaise with instructor to identify student needs

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Graduate Student in good standing, with preference given to Master of Education Students
  • Expertise in teaching mathematics in the K to 12 system
  • Background and expertise in course content in courses such as Math for Teachers
  • Experience in teaching in higher education
  • Be available during the day or after school to meet with students
  • Prior experience as a teaching assistant in mathematics

This position is covered by a Collective Agreement between the Public Service Alliance of Canada and the 91探花. Priority will be given to University of Prince Edward Island students.

Application Instructions:

Please submit electronically an , 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 91探花 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, 91探花, 550 University Avenue, Charlottetown, PEI C1A 4P3, Fax Number (902) 894-2895.

91探花 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. 91探花 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.

Only those applicants who are invited to an interview will be acknowledged.

91探花 encourages all qualified applicants to apply for job openings; however, in keeping with the terms and provisions of the university鈥檚 various employment and collective agreements, first priority will be given to internal candidates.