Graduate Academic Assistant – Student Internship, Journal Editing

Graduate Student Opportunity

Department of Educational Studies – Faculty of Education

POSITION TITLE: Graduate Academic Assistant – Student Internship, Journal Editing

DESCRIPTION: Seeking one EDST graduate student at masters or doctoral level to work with the Editor-in-Chief of Philosophy of Education.

COMPENSATION: The GAA will receive an hourly wage of $28-$30. The starting date is July 1 2025, and the position is up to 5 hours a month for up to 12 months.

NATURE OF WORK: Work will include administrative duties, assistance to the Editor-in-Chief and Assistant Editor, copyediting, typesetting, and workflow assistance.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

The applicant must be currently enrolled in a masters or doctoral program in the Department of Educational Studies at the University of British Columbia.

Experience:

Some copy-editing and typesetting experience and familiarity with the Chicago Manual of Style would be an asset.

Skills:

• Collaborative work ethic
• Ability to work productively, both independently and in groups
• Knowledge of the Zoom platform (e.g., setting up and hosting meetings, screen sharing)
• Ability to problem-solve technical issues that arise
• Strong organizational skills and ability to follow timelines and meet deadlines as required
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Please submit:

A cover letter of no more than one page in length that speaks specifically to qualifications for the position, current Curriculum Vitae.

Please submit all materials by email and as a single document to Sam Rocha (sam.rocha@ubc.ca).