ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE
This position reports to Dr. Asma Sayed, Canada Research Chair in South Asian Literary and Cultural Studies.

SUMMARY
This is a part‑time position for a Research Assistant to work with and report to Canada Research Chair, Dr. Asma Sayed, on a number of research and writing projects based on South Asian literature and cinema.

This position requires occasionally working in-person with the supervisor from KPU's Surrey campus.

A major or minor in English, Creative Writing, Asian Studies, Film Studies, Social Justice will be given preference. Knowledge of South Asian languages such as Hindi, Gujarati, Punjabi, Urdu, etc. is an asset.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Assisting with organizing conferences, workshops, and symposiums

Collaborating with the Research Associate and supporting them

Researching/Locating, collating, and annotating key literature

Research, editing and typing of academic journal articles and books

Develop and maintain files on issues related to the current project

Conduct library and online research as required

Assist with photocopying, typing, filing, and overall organization of materials

Communication with faculty, peers,



relevant internal and external partners as directed

Prepare summary reports

Supporting with writing, citations, and document layout

Co-authoring short pieces (author profiles, book reviews) with the supervisor

Creating infographics of key findings

Support with revising, editing, and analyzing written pieces

Amplifying research findings and other relevant details through social media

QUALIFICATIONS

Qualified candidates will have an interest in and/or knowledge of South Asian literature and cinema, and social justice issues

Strong writing and communication skills

Completing tasks within assigned deadlines

Regular and consistent delivery of assigned tasks

Experience with researching, writing, editing

Ability to follow direction with minimal supervision

Demonstrated robust attention to detail

Ability to use MS Office tools including databases for tracking or qualitative and/or quantitative studies

Good interpersonal, organization, research skills

A professional and positive attitude

*SALARY INFORMATION
Anticipated hourly pay rate: $22-$27

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