Research Assistant - Indigenous Studies

Research Assistant – Cree Language Transcribers

Indigenous Studies

Part Time Term Position

Indigenous Studies program at FNUniv is seeking four Research Assistants with ability to write in Plains Cree using SRO for approximately 100 hours starting January 2025 to Dec 2025. Successful candidates must be able to work independently to transcribe archival Plains Cree stories and into SRO.    

Experience with Plains Cree online courses is required in a non-student role such as a teaching assistant, marker, instructional designer etc.  

This position is ideally suited for an individual with an interest in Plains Cree Indigenous Language. The Research Assistant must possess computer literacy and willingness and ability to learn translation software. 

First Nations University of Canada provides an opportunity for students of all nations to learn in an environment of First Nations cultures and values. The University continues to uphold its mission of enhancing the quality of life, and to preserve, protect and interpret the history, language, culture, and artistic heritage of First Nations people.  The University is a unique place of learning specializing in Indigenous knowledge and providing post-secondary education for Indigenous and non-Indigenous students alike within a culturally supportive environment.  First Nations University of Canada is a federated college of the University of Regina, and its academic programs are accredited through that institution.  Wisdom, respect, humility, sharing, harmony, beauty, strength, and spirituality are the values of the First Nations University of Canada (FNUniv).

Key Duties:

• Research assistants will be supplied with Cree digital audio recordings and English translation and tasked with creating SRO transcript following accepted spelling conventions. 
• Maintain communication with supervisor to share progress.  Draft transcriptions will be reviewed and corrected by language instructors. 
• Work independently. 

Key Competencies:

• Must possess competence in Plains Cree language including writing and reading in SRO.  Completion of FNUniv Introductory and Intermediate Cree language courses (or equivalent) required.   
• Possess excellent attention to details and a dependable work ethic. 
• Ability to work independently. 
• Must have access to laptop or desktop computer. Competency in word-processing.  Ability to learn to use translation software. 

Qualifications: 

• Successfully completed or be enrolled in Intermediate Cree Language course.  

Reporting:

This position reports to Dr. Andrew Miller

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply online at www.fnuniv.ca.  

Closing Date: Jan 15, 2025

We would like to thank you for your interest and to all those that applied; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. The First Nations University of Canada relies on section 48 of The Saskatchewan Human Rights Code to give preference in employment for this position.  Please indicate your status in your cover letter or resume.

Questions regarding this opportunity can be directed by email at humanresources@firstnationsuniversity.ca We wish to express our appreciation to all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position.  However, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.