Science Education Fellow

The Office of Science Education (OSE) is seeking a candidate for a graduate student position related to teaching and learning in higher education to perform and organize activities that advance the goals and mandate of the Office of Science Education. This position is open to Master’s and Doctoral students who are interested in developing their knowledge of and skills in teaching and learning. The successful applicants will contribute to a range of activities currently undertaken by the Office of Science Education.

Job Summary: As the position is to support a variety of projects, specific roles and duties will vary depending on the project requirements. Generally, graduate student assistants will provide support for activities such as:

Designing workshops and other teaching support activities (e.g., webinars, brown bag sessions with guest speakers);

Developing program materials (manuals, contact lists, calendar of upcoming events);

Communicating with facilitators, speakers and/or participants;

Gathering and summarizing information used for planning and evaluation;

Performing statistical analysis and coding;

Preparing project documents and reports;

Updating support materials;

Designing and implementing data gathering instruments (e.g., interviews, surveys);

Advertising instructor support offerings and other activities.

Skills/abilities:
Excellent information literacy skills (i.e., ability to define research terms; search online databases, journals, websites; prepare annotated bibliographies; and critically evaluate resources)

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Teamwork, interpersonal and leadership skills

Ability to work in a PC environment using word processing and spreadsheet applications

Coding and programing experience

Registered McGill Graduate or Doctoral Student (Physics) preferred

If you are interested in applying, please submit a cover letter and curriculum vitae, and a copy of your unofficial McGill transcript no later than August, 2, 2021. Note that applicants who are selected for an interview will be required to provide a short writing sample and a note from their supervisor or advisor indicating that they support the candidate undertaking this work. We thank all applicants for their interest in McGill University. However, Office of Science Education will only contact applicants selected for an interview.

**Please note: If you are currently employed by McGill in any way and already have a profile in Workday, you can apply directly through your Workday Welcome Homepage, and click on the “Career” tablet. Otherwise, please apply through HR’s Career website as an “External Candidate”, https://mcgill.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/mcgill_careers , using your personal email address and NOT your mail.mcgill.ca.

Hourly Salary:
$30.00

Position Start Date:
07/27/2021

Position End Date:
08/31/2022

Deadline to Apply:
07/31/2021

McGill University hires on the basis of merit and is strongly committed to equity and diversity within its community. We welcome applications from racialized persons/visible minorities, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, as well as from all qualified candidates with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. McGill implements an employment equity program and encourages members of designated groups to self-identify. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, [email protected] or 514-398-3711.