Project Assistant, TLEG (CRJS)

Mount Royal University; Calgary; On-site; CAD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Mount Royal University in Calgary, Alberta, is seeking two Project Assistants to support the filming of mock trial videos, interviews, and surveys for a Criminal Justice project. Supervision and training will be provided to support academic learning in an active learning framework.

The flexible position involves hours per week ranging from at least 3 per shift up to 35, with potential involvement in dissemination activities at MRU events and completion of research ethics training.

Qualifications

• This position is ideal for a third- or fourth- year student.

Responsibilities

• Help recruit student actors, act in the video, and help during the filming.
• Take field notes, including reflective comments on the filming and production process.
• Create an annotated bibliography and/or conduct a literature review guided by the Scholarship of Teaching & Learning and its literature.
• Participate in data analysis and drafting a manuscript.
• The Project Assistants will be encouraged to participate in dissemination activities, including presentations at MRU Research & Scholarship Days and MRU CURE in 2027.
• Complete one of the research data management workshops listed here.
• Complete the TCPS2: Core 2022 research ethics course.

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Job Title

Project Assistant, TLEG (CRJS)

Job Type

Flexible

Union

MRSA

Salary Grade

Flexible / Casual Classification (Salary Grade)

SAD01 Administrative Services (Salary Grade 12)

Hybrid Work

This position is eligible

Position End Date

12/31/2026

Location

About this Position

About the Role

The department of Criminal Justice in the Faculty of Arts is seeking two Project Assistants to support the filming two mock trial videos - one in a conventional criminal court and the other in an Indigenous court. This project will evaluate whether mock trial videos can improve competence and critical awareness for future justice professionals.In addition to filming the videos (which will be done by Media Services), the project includes interviews and survey design with CRJS faculty and students and in-class pre- and post- learning assessments.This project will be guided by the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning and grounded in principles of active learning and student-faculty-professional partnerships.Supervision and training will be provided to the Project Assistants to support their academic learning.

This is a flexible position whose work schedule is variable and may include an irregular schedule of not less than three (3) hours per shift and up to thirty-five (35) hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Help recruit student actors, act in the video, and help during the filming.
• Take field notes, including reflective comments on the filming and production process.
• Create an annotated bibliography and/or conduct a literature review guided by the Scholarship of Teaching &Learning and its literature.
• Participate in data analysis and drafting a manuscript.
• The Project Assistants will be encouraged to participate in dissemination activities, including presentations at MRU Research &Scholarship Days and MRU CURE in 2027.
• Complete one of the research data management workshops listed here.
• Complete the TCPS2: Core 2022 research ethics course.

Qualifications

• This position is ideal for a third- or fourth- year student.

Salary:$15.45 - $19.44 per hour

Closing Date: October 7, 2026

Canadian citizens, permanent residents and others currently legally authorized to work in Canada will be given priority. Please note only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

If you require accommodation to participate in the recruitment process.

About MRU

Founded in 1910 and located in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, Mount Royal University grew into a vibrant college in the 1930s and became a mid-sized university in 2009. A student-focused undergraduate university built on teaching excellence, Mount Royal University is known for our top-calibre programs, high-quality teaching and learning experience, robust delivery of liberal education, scholarly teaching, experiential learning and undergraduate research. MRU serves approximately 15,782 students, including 11,752 full-time and 4,030 part-time learners. MRU offers 13 bachelor's degrees encompassing 37 majors across faculties such as Arts, Business, Communications, Health, Community & Education, and Science & Technology. With over 74% of its student body drawn from the local area, Mount Royal University primarily serves Calgary and its surrounding region. MRU is a diverse yet close community with over 1,800 employees. Mount Royal provides employees the support they need to lead and advance institutional goals. Learn more about MRU's Academic Plan and Strategic Plan .