Wednesday, May 9, 2012

Job Opportunity (June 2012-January 2013)--Deadline May 24


JOB OPPORTUNITY
Graduate Research Assistant
(This is an unclassified – student hourly help position)
The Department of Africology is seeking a Research Assistant (RA) needed to assist with research project relating to the Youth and Adult Rites of Passage & Transformation.
SUPERVISING FACULTY: Professor J. Kirk
SALARY: Commensurate with graduate level and experience (This is an unclassified, student hourly help position)
APPOINTMENT PERIOD: June 1 2012 to February 1 2013 (reappointment possible)
PERCENT OF TIME: Approximately 10-15 hours per week
JOB SUMMARY: The research assistant’s primary duties will include 1) literature/media review 2) compiling an annotated bibliography 3) organize Rites of Passage (ROP) data electronically 4) transcribe video interviews with ROP alumni and transfer VHS to DVD’s  5) assist with identifying relevant persons and scheduling interviews  6) assist with planning ROP alumni conference 7) assist with grant application for ROP conference.
OTHER SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS AND CONDITIONS: Must be a graduate student with a BA or MA or relevant experience and/or training in African, African American and diaspora studies, cross-cultural studies, urban studies, sociology, social work, anthropology are encouraged to apply.  Preferred: Interviewing skills, research experience, multimedia-expertise – i.e. knowledge of video, audio, editing and transcription.
Interested applicants should email a brief statement of interest addressing background and experience and a resume/c.v. to Dr. Kirk at jfk2@uwm.edu by Thursday, May 24, 2012.

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