What are the responsibilities and job description for the AY Norwegian Department Research Assistant III position at St. Olaf?
Job Description
Job Title : Research Assistant
Classification : Student Employee (non-exempt)
Name and Address of Employer : St. Olaf College, 1520 St. Olaf Ave, Northfield, MN 55057
If the position requires the student to work off campus, provide the name and address here :
Department Name : Norwegian
Unit Number (5 digits) : 11240
Length of Position : See Employment Authorization
Contact Person / Supervisor : Kari Lie Dorer
Pay Rate (Check One) Standard Hourly Rate x Supervisory / Special Skills Hourly Rate
Description of the Position : (Purpose of the Position) :
The Norwegian department is seeking two research assistants to assist a faculty member with a book manuscript on the Norwegian involvement in the transatlantic slave trade.
The research will focus on expanding several chapters specifically connected to the former Danish West Indies. Topics will cover Intra-American slave trade (with an emphasis on Puerto Rico and Cuba), maroonage, and emancipation. Students in RACE and history with strong writing, research, and organizing skills are especially encouraged to apply. This position does not require Norwegian language knowledge, but knowledge of written French, Spanish, or Danish would be helpful.
Work hours are flexible but must be available to meet in person weekly. The position is for roughly 60 hours per student during the fall semester. If spread out evenly through the semester that is 4 hours a week. There will be a similar project in the spring should continuing with this project be a good fit.
To apply, submit an updated resume, an unofficial transcript and a brief cover letter that outlines your background, interest and times available for work via email to Kari Lie Dorer dorer@stolaf.edu. Review of applications will begin on Tuesday, Sept. 10 and continue until both positions are filled.
Transferable Skills :
- attend to detail
- research and writing
- develop an in-depth understanding of materials in the library
- edit using the Chicago manual of style
Duties and Responsibilities :
Qualifications : (Education / Experience / Skills)
This job description is for general information purposes. It is not intended to list all duties and responsibilities of the position. This job description is subject to change at any time by St. Olaf College, with or without prior notice.
