About the role
Faculty/Department Faculty of Arts Unit Arts-Philosophy and Classics Employee Group CUPE 2419 CUPE 5791 Job Family N/A Category Student Number of Vacancies 1 Position Summary
Tasks:
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Undertake bibliographical research;
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Take part in the analysis of French and English-language primary and secondary sources;
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Depending on need, transcribe handwritten documents and/or translate excerpts from archival documents from French to English;
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Please note that this project deals with emotionally difficult subjects, and requires great discretion.
Position Requirements
The research assistant will:
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Be a student at the University of Regina;
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Have strong reading skills and high writing competency in French and English.
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Having training in philosophy, political science, sociology, history, or a related discipline is an asset.
Physical Demands
N/A
Pay Grade As Per CUPE 2419 Salary Range As Per CUPE 2419 Collective Agreement Status Term Work Hours
35 hrs/week over 5 weeks
Course Modality Course Dates and Time Duration (if Term/Temporary) 5 weeks Full-Time/Part-Time Full Time Preference Posting No Preference Target Posting Not Targeted
Additional Information
Contact Information
philosophy.dept@uregina.ca
Job Open Date
07/17/2025
Job Close Date
07/24/2025
Open Until Filled
No
Special Application Instructions
Required documents:
- A CV or résumé;
- A letter of intent that explains how you meet these requirements and have the necessary skills to fulfill these tasks. Please explicitly address your competence in French, as this project will deal with primary sources in French, and remember that this letter will show me your skills as a writer;
- A sample of your best academic writing and research.
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-Philosophy and Classics Employee Group CUPE 2419 CUPE 5791 Job Family N/A Category Student Number of Vacancies 1 Position Summary
Tasks:
-
Undertake bibliographical research;
-
Take part in the analysis of French and English-language primary and secondary sources;
-
Depending on need, transcribe handwritten documents and/or translate excerpts from archival documents from French to English;
-
Please note that this project deals with emotionally difficult subjects, and requires great discretion.
Position Requirements
The research assistant will:
-
Be a student at the University of Regina;
-
Have strong reading skills and high writing competency in French and English.
-
Having training in philosophy, political science, sociology, history, or a related discipline is an asset.
Physical Demands
N/A
Pay Grade As Per CUPE 2419 Salary Range As Per CUPE 2419 Collective Agreement Status Term Work Hours
35 hrs/week over 5 weeks
Course Modality Course Dates and Time Duration (if Term/Temporary) 5 weeks Full-Time/Part-Time Full Time Preference Posting No Preference Target Posting Not Targeted
Additional Information
Contact Information
philosophy.dept@uregina.ca
Job Open Date
07/17/2025
Job Close Date
07/24/2025
Open Until Filled
No
Special Application Instructions
Required documents:
- A CV or résumé;
- A letter of intent that explains how you meet these requirements and have the necessary skills to fulfill these tasks. Please explicitly address your competence in French, as this project will deal with primary sources in French, and remember that this letter will show me your skills as a writer;
- A sample of your best academic writing and research.
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.