Student Assistant - Department of English - Faculty of Arts

Student Assistant
- Department of English
- Faculty of Arts

Competition Number:

96S26

Position Type:

Student Position

Closing Date:

Aug 5, 2026

Date of Posting:

Jul 29, 2026

Department:

Position:

Student Assistant

Contract:

Hours of Work:

3 hours per week, 30 hours maximum

$18.70 per hour, plus 4% vacation pay

Term:

September 11, 2026 to December 31, 2026

The Department of English at the University of Prince Edward Island invites applications from UPEI students interested in assisting in feedback and grading in English 1210, with Dr. Shannon Murray

• Reading and offering feedback on daily course free writes and summaries in a timely manner
• Be available twice a week to meet with Dr. Murray and to complete the work before the next class date. (Work done in one class must be completed and returned to Dr. Murray before the next class day.)
• The successful applicant will be required to participate on a weekly basis for the duration of the semester

• Preference will be given to a current UPEI student and an English major in 3rd or 4th year
• Must have good communication skills and clear handwriting
• Must have knowledge of the course material and have an acceptable academic record (min. 2.7 GPA)

Applicants will only be considered if they include the following information:

• The days and hours they are available to work (M-F, 9-5)
• Current phone number and e-mail address

Priority will be given to University of Prince Edward Island students in accordance with Recruitment, Selection, Hiring and Employment Policies and the Procedures manual.

UPEI 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. UPEI 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,  . Applications will not be accepted via email.

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

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