About this role
Closing Date: July 30, 2026 at 4:00 PMFaculty of ArtsThe Faculty of Arts is one of the largest faculties on the UNB Fredericton Campus. It is home to 40 undergraduate and graduate degree programs in humanities and social sciences offered within ten departments and three interdisciplinary programs. In addition, the faculty offers joint degree programs with the faculties of Science and Computer Science as well as an articulated degree program with the New Brunswick College of Craft and Design.WHAT WE OFFERPart-time | Term ending March 31, 2027 | Fredericton | HybridUNB is committed to ensuring employees can maintain a healthy work-life balance. As such, we are proud to support a hybrid work approach, which includes flexible hours and work-from-home options.Standard Work Hours: Monday to Friday | 8:15 am - 4:30 pm | 17.5 hours per weekPart-time schedule to be determined within the regular working hours, in discussion with the departmentAdditional Working Conditions:This can be a remote position within Atlantic Canada, with travel to UNB and locations across Atlantic Canada required.Salary Range: $30.94 - $40.22 per hourYOUR FOCUSFunded through the Dimensions Canada Grants program, this research project asks how Atlantic Canadian universities can better integrate equity, diversity, inclusion, and decolonization (EDID) in the Tenure and Promotion (T&P) process. This is a collaborative project led by the University of New Brunswick in partnership with Dalhousie University, Mount Saint Vincent University, and Cape Breton University.Reporting to the Associate Dean of Arts, UNB Fredericton, the Research Project Coordinator (the Coordinator) will be responsible for overall development, coordination and implementation of all research project activities, and for leading a team of part-time student Research Assistants. The Coordinator will work closely with and liaise between the Executive Committee and an Advisory Council of equity, diversity, inclusion, and decolonization (EDID) specialists, which may include faculty and staff from Atlantic Canadian universities and colleges, labour union representatives, and community leaders and organizations.Over the course of the project, you will:Plan and execute research project deliverables in consultation with the Executive Committee, Advisory Council, community members, and stakeholders.Lead all aspects of research design and strategy, including research ethics applications, environmental scans, literature reviews, interview protocols, and other data collection methods to examine the equity, diversity, inclusion, and decolonization (EDID) and Tenure & Promotion landscape across Atlantic Canada.Develop and implement strategies to identify, engage, and communicate with research participants across Atlantic Canadian universities using fair, ethical, and transparent research practices.Lead the development and delivery of research and knowledge mobilization activities, including engagement sessions, focus groups, and a final research workshop.Analyze research findings to assess existing practices, policies, and programs; identify gaps, strengths, and opportunities; and develop evidence-based, practical, and broadly applicable recommendations for T&P processes across Atlantic Canadian universities.Lead and supervise a team of part-time Student Research Assistants, including assigning work, providing guidance and mentorship, monitoring progress, addressing challenges, and supporting timely achievement of project objectives and timelines.Develop communication strategies and prepare written and verbal reports, research findings, recommendations, academic publications, accessible summaries, and toolkit resources.Exercise independent judgement, problem-solving, and decision-making to address complex issues and navigate sensitive discussions among diverse stakeholders.Build and maintain respectful partnerships and collaborative relationships with Atlantic Canadian universities, senio