Description
Full job description
Medicine Hat College is welcoming applications for a Research Assistant for the “Revolution and Resurgence: Celebrating Feminist Publishing” project. This is a flexible contract position starting in July 2026 and ending December 31, 2026. You must be a current Medicine Hat College student in order to apply.
A little about the role:
“Revolution and Resurgence: Celebrating Feminist Publishing” is a special issue of the journal Atlantis: Critical Studies in Gender, Culture, and Social Justice co-edited by Dr. Jana Smith Elford (Medicine Hat College) and Dr. Michelle Meagher (Women’s and Gender Studies, University of Alberta). As a Research Assistant to the editors, you will assist the work of the editors and gain exposure to the academic publishing process. You will also gain experience in a mentorship-oriented interdisciplinary and inter-institutional collaborative research team.
Details:
As a successful applicant you'll have:
- A general interest in publishing and particularly in the history of feminist publishing.
- Ability to conduct research and write a literature review on the topic of feminist publishing with direction from the co-editors (excellent library research skills).
- Proficiency in preparing summaries of articles selected for publication (excellent reading and writing skills).
- Assist in the editing process, checking manuscripts for adherence to Atlantis’s style guide, general formatting, and citations (detail-oriented).
- Use an Open Journal System to track submissions, solicit reviews, and communicate with authors (strong communication and organizational skills).
- Work well independently as well as in a team environment with researchers across Canada.
- Preference will be given to a detail-oriented senior undergraduate student who can work independently.
Terms of Employment
Term of Appointment: July 22, 2026 to December 31, 2026
Hours: 6 hours per week; 147 hours for the term
Wage Rate: $18.00 per hour
Submission details:
Please submit a cover letter quoting Competition #126138 in both the subject line and the body of your email. Attach your cover letter and resume as one combined document. The deadline for receipt of applications is July 15, 2026.
The successful candidate will be required to provide a valid Police Information/Criminal Record Check obtained from their local police service (not through an online third‑party provider). Please indicate in your cover letter where you first saw this posting.
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Medicine Hat College is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusive, barrier‑free recruitment. In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents.
Only applicants being granted an interview will be contacted. All others are thanked for their interest.