Graduate Research Assistant - Faculty of Education
About the role
The Faculty of Education at the University of Prince Edward Island seeks a part-time (10 hours per week x until end of April 2026, with possible extension) Graduate Research Assistant (RA) reporting directly to the Graduate Studies Coordinator, and indirectly to the Dean. The selected candidate must be available to work on-site and online, following a flexible schedule.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Support Faculty researchers in completing administrative tasks relating to their research programs (e.g., ethics submission, completing drafts of expense claim forms, draft survey development, knowledge mobilization)
- Aid Faculty researchers in the preparation of literature reviews and other research development activities
- Organize a monthly Graduate Education Seminar Series and Graduate Education Journal Club, eg., survey interests, arrange speakers, prepare notices for distribution
- Search and disseminate information on graduate student research funding, eg., pilot project funds, travel funds, awards, bursaries, scholarships
- Search and disseminate information on graduate student support services, eg., Accessibility, Writing, Counseling, Online technology support
- Aid the Graduate Studies Coordinator and Dean with a variety of tasks (e.g., substantive revisions to policy documents, assist with recruitment and admissions tasks, particularly with social media)
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Currently enrolled in either the MEd or PhD program in Educational Studies at UPEI
- Research experience, with preference given to applicants with experience of both quantitative and qualitative
- Ability to read and write in French would be considered an asset
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.
About University of Prince Edward Island
Established in 1969, the University of Prince Edward Island (UPEI) is a comprehensive public liberal arts university in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada, with roots in its founding institutions, Prince of Wales College (est. 1834) Saint Dunstan's University (est. 1855).
The only university in the province, UPEI offers a wide range of programs and degrees within the faculties of Arts; Business; Education; Graduate Studies; Indigenous Knowledge, Education, Research, and Applied Studies; Nursing; Science; Sustainable Design Engineering; and Veterinary Medicine. Home to Canada Research Chairs, a UNESCO Chair in Island Studies and Sustainability, endowed and sponsored research chairs, and 3M National Teaching Fellows, UPEI comprises a community of talented and dedicated faculty and staff who provide exceptional learning experiences to Canadian and international students under their tutelage.
In addition to its main campus in Charlottetown, UPEI has established the Canadian Centre for Climate Change and Adaptation in St. Peter's Bay, PEI. The University also has an international campus in Cairo, Egypt, offering degrees in business administration, mathematical and computational sciences, and sustainable design engineering. It also has postsecondary exchange programs with universities in numerous countries. As well, post-secondary students in Asia, Africa, and Europe can earn certain UPEI degrees, based on the University's curriculum and rigorous educational standards, while living in their home countries.
With millions of dollars in scholarships, international exchange and experiential learning opportunities, expanding professional and graduate programs, and outstanding student-faculty interaction, UPEI offers students an educational experience designed to help them reach their potential as future leaders.
The interim President and Vice-Chancellor is Dr. Greg Keefe. The Chancellor is the Honourable Catherine Callbeck.
Graduate Research Assistant - Faculty of Education
About the role
The Faculty of Education at the University of Prince Edward Island seeks a part-time (10 hours per week x until end of April 2026, with possible extension) Graduate Research Assistant (RA) reporting directly to the Graduate Studies Coordinator, and indirectly to the Dean. The selected candidate must be available to work on-site and online, following a flexible schedule.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Support Faculty researchers in completing administrative tasks relating to their research programs (e.g., ethics submission, completing drafts of expense claim forms, draft survey development, knowledge mobilization)
- Aid Faculty researchers in the preparation of literature reviews and other research development activities
- Organize a monthly Graduate Education Seminar Series and Graduate Education Journal Club, eg., survey interests, arrange speakers, prepare notices for distribution
- Search and disseminate information on graduate student research funding, eg., pilot project funds, travel funds, awards, bursaries, scholarships
- Search and disseminate information on graduate student support services, eg., Accessibility, Writing, Counseling, Online technology support
- Aid the Graduate Studies Coordinator and Dean with a variety of tasks (e.g., substantive revisions to policy documents, assist with recruitment and admissions tasks, particularly with social media)
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Currently enrolled in either the MEd or PhD program in Educational Studies at UPEI
- Research experience, with preference given to applicants with experience of both quantitative and qualitative
- Ability to read and write in French would be considered an asset
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.
About University of Prince Edward Island
Established in 1969, the University of Prince Edward Island (UPEI) is a comprehensive public liberal arts university in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada, with roots in its founding institutions, Prince of Wales College (est. 1834) Saint Dunstan's University (est. 1855).
The only university in the province, UPEI offers a wide range of programs and degrees within the faculties of Arts; Business; Education; Graduate Studies; Indigenous Knowledge, Education, Research, and Applied Studies; Nursing; Science; Sustainable Design Engineering; and Veterinary Medicine. Home to Canada Research Chairs, a UNESCO Chair in Island Studies and Sustainability, endowed and sponsored research chairs, and 3M National Teaching Fellows, UPEI comprises a community of talented and dedicated faculty and staff who provide exceptional learning experiences to Canadian and international students under their tutelage.
In addition to its main campus in Charlottetown, UPEI has established the Canadian Centre for Climate Change and Adaptation in St. Peter's Bay, PEI. The University also has an international campus in Cairo, Egypt, offering degrees in business administration, mathematical and computational sciences, and sustainable design engineering. It also has postsecondary exchange programs with universities in numerous countries. As well, post-secondary students in Asia, Africa, and Europe can earn certain UPEI degrees, based on the University's curriculum and rigorous educational standards, while living in their home countries.
With millions of dollars in scholarships, international exchange and experiential learning opportunities, expanding professional and graduate programs, and outstanding student-faculty interaction, UPEI offers students an educational experience designed to help them reach their potential as future leaders.
The interim President and Vice-Chancellor is Dr. Greg Keefe. The Chancellor is the Honourable Catherine Callbeck.