Research Assistant, Jane and Ron Graham Centre Scholarship of Teaching and Learning
Job in
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, S7W, Canada
Listing for:
University of Saskatchewan
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-10-16
Job specializations:
-
Research/Development
Research Assistant/Associate, Clinical Research, Research Analyst
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Research Assistant, Jane and Ron Graham Centre for the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning
Research Assistant, Jane and Ron Graham Centre for the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning
As a Graduate Research Assistant in the Jane and Ron Graham Centre for the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL), you will play a vital role in supporting a SoTL Research project. Working closely with the Graham Centre for SoTL Director, Dr. Melanie Hamilton, your responsibilities will include assisting in the early stage of the development of SoTL research project.
In the appointment of Research Assistant, your general duties and responsibilities will be:
Support initial project development by helping refine the research problem, research questions, and scope of inquiry.Develop and implement literature search strategies using scholarly databases, relevant journals, and publicly accessible sources.Locate, screen, and organize relevant literature, maintaining accurate references and documenting search strategies and inclusion decisions.Critically review and synthesize literature to identify key concepts, theoretical perspectives, methodological approaches, findings, and gaps relevant to the project.Prepare literature summaries, evidence tables, annotated bibliographies, and written syntheses to inform the project’s rationale, conceptual framework, and research design.Review publicly accessible websites and institutional resources to identify relevant SoTL initiatives, reports, and contextual information.Contribute to research proposals and materials for disseminating findings, including reports, presentations, and scholarly publications.Maintain detailed documentation of research activities, sources, and decisions, following established research protocols and ethical guidelines.Participate in regular project meetings and collaborate with interdisciplinary team members, as appropriate.Report directly to Dr. Melanie Hamilton, providing regular updates on project progress and seeking guidance as needed.Your general location of work will be online and you will report to Dr. Melanie Hamilton.
Required Number of
Hours:
30 hours during the academic term.
Duration of Employment: November 15, 2026-April 30, 2026
Qualifications (
Skills and Abilities
)
Must be enrolled in the Cross Departmental PhD in Education program with a focus in the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning.Demonstrated experience in the scholarship of teaching and learning (SoTL), including awareness of SoTL methodologies and research practices.Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively present research findings and insights to diverse audiences.Collaborative mindset and the ability to work effectively in interdisciplinary teams.You must be registered in the Cross Departmental PhD in Education program.
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