The Middle East Studies (MES) program invites applications for an undergraduate and a graduate academic assistant (UAA or GAA) to support the “Anti-Palestinian Racism in the Canadian Academy” project, funded through a grant from the 2024 Strategic Equity & Anti-Racism Enhancement (StEAR) Fund.
Duration: December 1, 2024 to September 30, 2025
Hours: a total of 80 hours
Salary: UAA $21.25/hour | GAA $23.80/hour
There are a total of two (2) positions funded through the StEAR grant
Duties: The students will work closely with the chair of the MES Program.
Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following activities:
- conducting research and producing written materials for a report or module on Anti-Palestinian Racism at UBC and Canadian universities at large
- attending and participating in the events/talks organized throughout the project duration
- contributing to the event organization and management
- participating in regular project meetings with the supervising faculty
Qualifications: These positions are best suited to upper-level undergraduate or graduate students from any faculty at UBC. We seek candidates with the following qualifications:
- Be excellent researchers and writers
- Have some prior knowledge of Anti-Palestinian Racism (APR) as a concept
- Ability to meet tight deadlines
Preference will be given to candidates who:
- Have prior research and/or writing work experience
- Have taken courses or have experience working on issues related to Palestine, anti-racism, academic freedom, critical university studies, and/or related subjects and fields
- Can commit to the project deadlines
- Have experience with event organization and management
Students must be registered full-time during the term(s) they will serve as UAA/GAA and be legally entitled to work in Canada. The successful applicant must physically reside in British Columbia for the duration of their appointment as UAA/GAA.
Application: To apply for the positions, please submit the following documents in one PDF file:
- A cover letter detailing your relevant experience and knowledge base
- A complete CV/resume
- One academic writing sample of no more than 10 double-spaced pages that demonstrates a candidate’s writing, research, and analytical abilities
- Names and contact information for 3 academic or professional persons who could serve as referees
Applications should be submitted to Dr. Pheroze Unwalla, MES Chair at https://fyip.air.arts.ubc.ca/applications-to-mes-student-positions/.
Please ensure that your documents are compiled into a single PDF.
The deadline to apply is Friday, November 15 2024 @ 4:30pm.
Equity and diversity are essential to academic excellence. An open and diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been underrepresented or discouraged. We encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the B.C. Human Rights Code, including sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Métis, Inuit, or Indigenous person.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
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Posted November 6, 2024.