Graduate Research Assistant - Arts AI Research Fellow - Winter 2027

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Appointment Type: Graduate Research Assistant (GRA)
Hiring Unit: English Language and Literature
Description: Arts AI Research Fellow

Mode of Delivery: In-person

Application Deadline: November 20th at 11:59 PM

The department of English Language and Literature invites applications for Graduate Research Assistant (GRA) appointment.

Education Requirements:
The selected candidates should be Master’s students who have studied or are researching the broad impacts of Generative AI on society.

Qualifications:
The selected candidates should be Master’s or Doctoral students who have studied or are researching the critical and social contextualization of Generative AI. Candidates should have advanced skills with multiple Generative AI platforms, excellent communication skills, familiarity with Arts-based curriculum, and preparedness to engage in one-on-one tutoring and group workshops. Experience in mixed research methods and applying for research ethics clearance is highly desired. Special consideration will be given to applicants who have had previous experience with AI initiatives in the Faculty of Arts, especially with the Arts AI Task Force.

Course Specific Requirements:
The Faculty of Arts is seeking to hire TWO Research Assistants to support its Arts AI Initiative. The selected candidates will work alongside the Arts AI Postdoctoral Scholar to study and support new AI curriculum in Arts being developed by a team of instructors and the Arts AI Task Force. The RA’s will assist in the design and execution of a pedagogical research study, in addition to providing technical support as needed in the new courses being offered. This may include offering out-of-class workshops using Generative AI platforms and assisting with the coordination of guest speakers and other events. The RA’s will be co-supervised by the Arts AI Postdoctoral Scholar and Professor O’Gorman in the Department of English. The Arts AI Task Force will provide additional mentorship support.

Compensation: $56.02 / hour, plus 4% vacation pay (GRA-Masters)

These appointments are based out of Ontario and are governed by the terms and conditions of the Collective Agreement between the University of Waterloo and CUPE Local 5524, Unit 1.

How to Apply 

To be considered for available appointments, you must submit a single application through this posting by the application deadline listed above. Your application must include your current and previous degrees, a description of previous TA, Research Assistant (RA), or other relevant work experience, and your skills and competencies related to TA or RA work.

Equity Statement

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The University values the diverse and intersectional identities of its students, faculty, and staff. The University regards equity and diversity as an integral part of academic excellence and is committed to accessibility for all employees. The University of Waterloo seeks applicants who embrace our values of equity, anti-racism and inclusion.  As such, we encourage applications from candidates who have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including applicants who identify as First Nations, Métis and/or Inuk (Inuit), Black, racialized, a person with a disability, women and/or 2SLGBTQ+.

Positions are open to qualified candidates who are legally entitled to work in Canada.

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