Additional Instructions For Faculty
to complete the OISE Graduate Assistants Job Posting Form
Scope of Project/Research Work (75 words maximum):
Provide a clear concise description of the project/research work that you expect from the research assistant. Please note that graduate assistants engage in research and/or field development activities, which are broadly defined but do not include activities which are solely or predominantly clerical or administrative in nature.
Duties (150 words maximum):
All work assignments must clearly reflect the basic criteria upon which assistantship applicants are ranked; namely, their ability to assist in research and/or field development activities.
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The postings must clearly describe the duties that will be performed by the assistant. For example:
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If the duties include a "review of the literature", the area of the review should be referenced;
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Work that involves analysis of data should include a statement regarding the type of analysis as well as any specific skills/background that may be required;
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Positions that involve editing should indicate whether a substantive background is required;
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Duties such as planning the future activities of a particular organization should make reference to the "development" aspects of the activity.
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Jobs that are solely or predominantly clerical or administrative in nature are not acceptable; if the work does involve some clerical or administrative tasks, the proportion of time required for these duties must be indicated.
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OISE graduate assistants cannot perform duties that include the teaching, grading or supervision of other students, preparation of course materials, and/or tutoring for courses.
Required Skills (75 words maximum):
Describe the skills that an applicant must have in order to be considered for the assignment.
Other Additional Requirements (25 words maximum):
Describe any additional skills or requirements that would be useful for the work but are not necessary to apply.
Research Project Information:
Is this GA associated with a research grant?
If you are hiring a student to work on a particular research grant, indicate “Yes”. An additional section of the form will open. Specify which granting agency is funding the project and the project name.
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