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Position Summary:
McGill’s Black Inclusion, Success and Strategic Initiatives (BISSI) is seeking an undergraduate student Research Assistant to support a curriculum review project focused on Black Studies offerings across North American universities. This role will involve conducting comparative research to better understand how peer institutions structure and deliver Black Studies programs.
The insights generated through this work will inform internal discussions about potential opportunities to strengthen and expand Black Studies-related academic offerings at McGill University.
Reporting to the BISSI’s Associate Director, the Research Assistant will be responsible for conducting a structured environmental scan and comparative analysis of Black Studies programs across post-secondary institutions. The role involves gathering, organizing, and analyzing information on program design and curriculum models, and synthesizing findings into clear, actionable outputs that can support strategic academic planning.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
Qualifications:
Currently enrolled at McGill, preferably in the humanities, social sciences, education, or a related field
Before applying, please note that to work at McGill University, you must be both authorized to work in Canada and willing to work in the province of Quebec at the campus where the position is based / located.
McGill University is an English-language university where most teaching and research activities are conducted in the English language, thereby requiring English communication both verbally and in writing.
$30.00
20 (Part time)
Sherbrooke 550
Associate Director, Black Inclusion, Success and Strategic Initiatives
2026-06-15
2026-08-07
2026-07-01
This position is covered by the Association of McGill University Research Employees (AMURE) collective agreement.
McGill University hires on the basis of merit and is strongly committed to equity and diversity within its community. We welcome applications from racialized persons/visible minorities, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, as well as from all qualified candidates with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. McGill implements an employment equity program and encourages members of designated groups to self-identify. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, [email protected].
