| Position Title: | Undergraduate Research Assistant - Environmental Education |
| Closing Date: | Open until filled |
| Employment Dates: | November 1, 2026 – May 1, 2027 |
| Hours of Work: | 5-10 hours per week |
| Rate of Pay: | $17.95/hour plus vacation pay in accordance with the ESA |
Job Description:
The Undergraduate Research Assistant (RA) will support Dr. Emily Sprowls with a project exploring students’ experiences with climate change education and how teacher candidates understand their roles as environmental educators. This is a temporary position for the remainder of the academic year through April 2027.
Duties Include:
- Communicating with participants and scheduling data collection
- Preparing materials for research activities
- Organizing and securely managing research data
- Supporting transcription and data preparation.
- Help coordinate group dialogues, individual interviews, and arts-based reflections designed to understand participants’ experiences and perspectives as environmental educators.
- May assist with qualitative coding and analysis.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Must be a current Nipissing University student
- Prior coursework related to climate change, or experience in environmental, sustainability, or outdoor education would be assets but are not required.
- An interest in climate justice or sustainability, along with strong organizational and communication skills, is particularly welcome.
*This position is subject to budgetary approval*
To apply for this position please submit a resume and cover letter (in one document) referencing the job title in the subject line and three (3) references to studentjobs@nipissingu.ca. A separate email for each position must be submitted if applying for multiple positions.
We thank all applicants; however, only those to be considered for an interview will be contacted.
Nipissing University is committed to employment equity and strongly encourages applications, which may include self-identification in a cover letter from Indigenous peoples, women, persons with disabilities, persons who identify as 2SLGBTQI+ and racialized minorities.
Nipissing University must gather information from applicants to determine eligibility to work in Canada. Please include a statement in your application to identify whether you are a Canadian Citizen, Permanent Resident or are otherwise legally eligible to work in Canada. You must be able to provide proof of being a full-time post-secondary student, have a valid work study permit and a Social Insurance Number to work on-campus.
Nipissing University will provide accommodation to ensure barrier-free employment in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. You can request accommodation at any stage of the hiring process. If you require an accommodation, please contact Human Resources at access@nipissingu.ca.
