Research Assistant - Arts Administration

Updated: about 5 hours ago
Location: Central Toronto Roselawn, ONTARIO
Deadline: Posted until filled

Department: Modern Literature and Culture (MLC) Research Centre
Position supervisor: Irene Gammel
Contract length: 6 months
Hours of work per week: Up to 35 hours/week
Position type: Research
Rate of pay: $19.00–$22.00 per hour


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About the program/department/team

The Modern Literature and Culture (MLC) Research Centre is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Research Assistant to support research administration and events planning at our Centre and Archive, located at 415 Yonge Street.


The opportunity

Role responsibilities Include:

  • Assisting with day-to-day operations of the MLC Research Centre and Archive
  • Supporting research and grant preparation
  • Coordinating events and public outreach activities

Qualifications

The successful applicant will:

  • Hold a MA (completed or in progress) in the humanities, literature, communications, or a related arts and culture field, 
  • Have a strong interest in arts administration. 
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills.

How to apply

Please send the following materials to adminmlc@torontomu.ca   with a copy to gammel@torontomu.ca :

  • Expression of interest outlining your fit for the position
  • CV or résumé
  • Academic writing sample (e.g., a research essay) demonstrating your research and writing abilities
  • Language skills (optional) and informal academic transcripts

Toronto Metropolitan University’s commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion
  • We encourage all First Nations, Metis and Inuit peoples or Indigenous peoples of North America, to self-identify in their applications. If you are an Indigenous applicant and require support during the recruitment process, please reach out to James McKay, Indigenous HR Lead at james13@torontomu.ca .
  • Toronto Metropolitan University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), and aims to ensure that independence, dignity, integration and equality of opportunity are embedded in all aspects of the university culture.
  • We will provide an accessible experience for applicants, students, employees, and members of the Toronto Metropolitan University community. We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the recruitment process. If you have restrictions that need to be accommodated to fully participate in any phase of the recruitment process, please reach out to to Human Resources: 
  • All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.


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