Research Assistant, Charting the Future of Classroom Assessment, Department of Education “Work Study Program”

Job Description

Job title: Research Assistant, Charting the Future of Classroom Assessment, Department of Education “Work Study Program”

Company: University of Winnipeg

Job description: NOTE: Students must be approved for the 2024-25 Work-Study program in order to be hired for this position. The Work-Study Student Application form is available online here:Research Assistants are normally students, in a University of Winnipeg undergraduate program, employed to assist with tasks related to research. Work is performed within defined guidelines and under supervision of a more senior researcher or faculty member.Position Overview:For nearly 20 years, Manitoba’s guiding assessment policy has been rethinking classroom assessment with purpose in mind: assessment for learning, assessment as learning, assessment of learning. The policy provides a framework for extending thinking, to confirm and to guide changes in effective assessment practices, and to foster professional learning. Yet the landscape of classroom assessment has shifted significantly in the past 2 decades. Teachers are called to navigate advances in classroom assessment research, top-down assessment policies, lingering effects of the Covid-19 pandemic, as well as widespread technological changes like ubiquitous access to devices and the opened floodgates of generative artificial intelligence.This project examines the current state of classroom assessment practices and policies in Manitoba to chart the future of classroom assessment in a changing world. Working with an experienced assessment researcher, the work study position will support the initial stages of a research project examining classroom assessment practices to drive the next 20 years of classroom assessment in Manitoba.Duties:

• The selected candidate will serve as a research assistant for the project, with a focus on gathering and synthesizing relevant policy documents (grey literature) from Manitoba Education, Manitoba school divisions, and other relevant jurisdictions (e.g., comparator documents from other provinces).
• The research assistant will conduct web searches, organize documents into summary tables, and synthesize their contents.
• The position will require some communication with educational stakeholders by email and/or telephone as well as meetings with the research supervisor to support the students progress.

Qualifications

• The research assistant should have strong organizational skills and an ability to complete work independently.
• Attention to detail and positive communication skills via email and telephone will be required.
• Must have knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and basic website navigation.
• A general understanding of or interest in K-12 education in Manitoba would be an asset.

Condition(s) of Employment:

• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada.
• Students must be approved for the 2024-25 Work-Study program. Students may be eligible for the Work-Study Program if they meet all of the following criteria:

Currently an undergraduate or graduate student (PACE and ELP students are currently ineligible);Enrolled full-time for the current Fall/Winter session (i.e. at least 18 credit hours or 12 credit hours if registered with Accessibility Services);Completed 24 credit hours at an undergraduate level at the University (or equivalent);Have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0;Have demonstrated financial need (shortage between your expenses and resources)*; andA Canadian citizen, permanent resident, protected person or an international student with a valid study permit.*An application is incomplete if you have put zero resources. As a full-time student, you are expected to have some form of funding source.The period of work will be from ASAP – March 31, 2025 and the estimated total hours of work will be 49 hours.Note: This position is represented by the Public Service Alliance of Canada – Research Capacity Unit.The University of Winnipeg is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognizes that a diverse staff and faculty benefits and enriches the work, learning and research environments, and is essential to academic and institutional excellence. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals and encourage women, racialized persons, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQ+ persons to confidentially self-identify at time of application.The University of Winnipeg is committed to ensuring employment opportunities are accessible for all applicants. If you require accommodation supports during the recruitment process, please contact human_resources@uwinnipeg.ca.The personal information of applicants is collected under the authority of the University of Winnipeg Act and 36(1)(b) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. All personal information collected via the recruitment process is used to assess the applicant’s suitability, eligibility, and qualifications for employment, and to otherwise support recruitment activities. This information will be provided to participating members of the recruitment process. Questions regarding the collection of your personal information may be directed to the Director, HR Services, 515 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, MB, R3B 2E9 or human_resources@uwinnipeg.ca.

Location: Winnipeg, MB

Job date: Thu, 21 Nov 2024 06:29:23 GMT