SoTL Research Assistant – Online (30 hrs/term)

University of Saskatchewan; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Saskatchewan invites applications for a Graduate Research Assistant in the Jane and Ron Graham Centre for the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning. You will support the early stage of a SoTL research project and work under the centre's director, Dr.

Melanie Hamilton, to develop the project and refine research questions. This on-campus role is casual PSAC; 30 hours per academic term, with an emphasis on literature review, proposing methods, and contributing to reports and

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Support initial project development by refining 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.

Skills

SoTL experience

Strong communication

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Education

Cross Departmental PhD in Education

Job description

The University of Saskatchewan invites applications for a Graduate Research Assistant in the Jane and Ron Graham Centre for the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning. You will support the early stage of a SoTL research project and work under the centre's director, Dr.

Melanie Hamilton, to develop the project and refine research questions. This on-campus role is casual PSAC; 30 hours per academic term, with an emphasis on literature review, proposing methods, and contributing to reports and