About the role
Faculty/Department Faculty of Arts Unit Arts-History Employee Group CUPE 2419 CUPE 5791 Job Family N/A Category Student Number of Vacancies 1 Position Summary
Professor Donica Belisle in the Department of History is seeking a current University of Regina undergraduate student in the Faculty of Arts to assist with the transcription of a diary written in cursive. Candidate will be required to attend monthly in person meetings on campus, as well as weekly zoom meetings. Working on their own time, candidate will be required to correct an existing typed transcription of the diary, working off the original handwritten copy. Both the typed and the original copies will be provided to the candidate.
Position Requirements
- Candidate must be a current undergraduate student enrolled at the University of Regina in the Faculty of Arts.
- Candidate must be familiar with MS Word and Zoom, and have access to a computer with MS Word and Zoom.
- Punctual for meetings
- Demonstrated ability to follow instructions
- Demonstrated ability to complete assigned work by deadline
Preference given to:
- Honours and fourth-year students majoring in History or English
- GPA of 3.4 or higher
- have taken at least two History courses
- have taken at least two literature courses
- ability to read cursive writing
- experience in historical research
- experience in literary analysis
Physical Demands
N/A
Pay Grade As Per CUPE 2419 Salary Range Per CUPE 2419 agreement Status Term Work Hours
Approximately 10 hours per week
Course Modality Course Dates and Time Duration (if Term/Temporary) 3 months Full-Time/Part-Time Part Time Preference Posting No Preference Target Posting Not Targeted
Additional Information
Contact Information
Dr. Donica Belisle
Professor
history.dept@uregina.ca
Job Open Date
06/19/2025
Job Close Date
06/25/2025
Open Until Filled
No
Special Application Instructions
With your application, please submit the following documents:
- resume
- cover letter
- unofficial transcripts
- names and email addresses of two references, preferably those who can speak to the candidate’s research and writing abilities
- writing sample of at least 500 words long, preferably 1,000 or longer
If you require further information regarding this competition please contact the faculty/department you are applying to. Under Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) Regulations the University of Regina is required to verify that International Students are eligible to work on campus prior to being hired. To confirm this eligibility, International Students are requested to contact UR International – Student Services to obtain a “Verification of Academic Status for the Eligibility to Work on Campus” letter that must be provided to the hiring manager prior to hiring. These letters must be updated each semester and/or as circumstances change.
Diversity Statement
The University of Regina is committed to an inclusive workplace that reflects the richness of the community that we serve. The University welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, including individuals within the University’s employment equity categories of women, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, Indigenous persons, individuals of diverse gender and sexual orientation and all groups protected by the Human Rights Code.
About University of Regina
The University of Regina is the leading experience-based learning university in Saskatchewan, located in the province's capital. The preferred institution for more than 16,000 students, the University of Regina is home to 10 faculties, two academic units and approximately two dozen academic departments which have established reputations for excellence and innovative programs leading to bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees.
With more than 120 undergraduate academic programs and over 80 graduate programs, the University and its federated colleges offer small class sizes, world-class research, and a beautiful campus!
Our alumni – numbering more than 90,000 – contribute to and build our society in Saskatchewan and in Canada. Our history, our accomplishments, and our growth as a university stem from our commitment to working together for the good of our local and global communities.
About the role
Faculty/Department Faculty of Arts Unit Arts-History Employee Group CUPE 2419 CUPE 5791 Job Family N/A Category Student Number of Vacancies 1 Position Summary
Professor Donica Belisle in the Department of History is seeking a current University of Regina undergraduate student in the Faculty of Arts to assist with the transcription of a diary written in cursive. Candidate will be required to attend monthly in person meetings on campus, as well as weekly zoom meetings. Working on their own time, candidate will be required to correct an existing typed transcription of the diary, working off the original handwritten copy. Both the typed and the original copies will be provided to the candidate.
Position Requirements
- Candidate must be a current undergraduate student enrolled at the University of Regina in the Faculty of Arts.
- Candidate must be familiar with MS Word and Zoom, and have access to a computer with MS Word and Zoom.
- Punctual for meetings
- Demonstrated ability to follow instructions
- Demonstrated ability to complete assigned work by deadline
Preference given to:
- Honours and fourth-year students majoring in History or English
- GPA of 3.4 or higher
- have taken at least two History courses
- have taken at least two literature courses
- ability to read cursive writing
- experience in historical research
- experience in literary analysis
Physical Demands
N/A
Pay Grade As Per CUPE 2419 Salary Range Per CUPE 2419 agreement Status Term Work Hours
Approximately 10 hours per week
Course Modality Course Dates and Time Duration (if Term/Temporary) 3 months Full-Time/Part-Time Part Time Preference Posting No Preference Target Posting Not Targeted
Additional Information
Contact Information
Dr. Donica Belisle
Professor
history.dept@uregina.ca
Job Open Date
06/19/2025
Job Close Date
06/25/2025
Open Until Filled
No
Special Application Instructions
With your application, please submit the following documents:
- resume
- cover letter
- unofficial transcripts
- names and email addresses of two references, preferably those who can speak to the candidate’s research and writing abilities
- writing sample of at least 500 words long, preferably 1,000 or longer
If you require further information regarding this competition please contact the faculty/department you are applying to. Under Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) Regulations the University of Regina is required to verify that International Students are eligible to work on campus prior to being hired. To confirm this eligibility, International Students are requested to contact UR International – Student Services to obtain a “Verification of Academic Status for the Eligibility to Work on Campus” letter that must be provided to the hiring manager prior to hiring. These letters must be updated each semester and/or as circumstances change.
Diversity Statement
The University of Regina is committed to an inclusive workplace that reflects the richness of the community that we serve. The University welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, including individuals within the University’s employment equity categories of women, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, Indigenous persons, individuals of diverse gender and sexual orientation and all groups protected by the Human Rights Code.
About University of Regina
The University of Regina is the leading experience-based learning university in Saskatchewan, located in the province's capital. The preferred institution for more than 16,000 students, the University of Regina is home to 10 faculties, two academic units and approximately two dozen academic departments which have established reputations for excellence and innovative programs leading to bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees.
With more than 120 undergraduate academic programs and over 80 graduate programs, the University and its federated colleges offer small class sizes, world-class research, and a beautiful campus!
Our alumni – numbering more than 90,000 – contribute to and build our society in Saskatchewan and in Canada. Our history, our accomplishments, and our growth as a university stem from our commitment to working together for the good of our local and global communities.