Research Assistant, Educational Administration
Research Project: mâmawatoskêwak (working together as a team): A Narrative of Collaborative First Nations Education Leadership
This research will explore the role and value of collaborative First Nations educational leadership by exploring the development and sustainability of leadership networks; how those collaborations contribute to the growth and effectiveness of network members; and what an emerging model of collaboration means for First Nations educational leaders.
The Research Assistant will participate in project orientation and training; review the associated literature; co-create recruitment materials and the research workplan and timeline; and participate in a project planning retreat and routinely scheduled meetings. They will co-facilitate information and recruitment sessions for prospective Executive Leadership Teams; support project scheduling; participate in sharing circle facilitation, data management, interpretive circles, and member checks; and engage with the analysis and synthesis of leadership practices and the development of a collaborative leadership model.
You will report to Dr. Gordon Martell.
Required Number of Hours: 7 hours per week
Duration of Employment: October 23, 2025 - December 31, 2025.
Qualifications (Skills and Abilities)
You must be registered in a graduate program.
To Apply:
Interested applicants must include the following in their application: cover letter, curriculum vitae. Send your application materials to: Jennifer.kovar@usask.ca no later than October 20, 2025.
Where a graduate student is appointed to this position, it will be in-scope of PSAC.
Department: Educational Administration
Status: Term
Employment Group: Graduate Students - PSAC
Rate of Pay:
Posted Date: 10/14/2025
Closing Date: 10/20/2025
Number of Openings: 1
Work Location: On Campus
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