Research Assistant, Support for the Encyclopaedia of Christian Theology (PSAC-RC) - Religion and Culture *Work-Study Program*

### **NOTE:** **Students must be approved for the 2026-27 Work-Study program in order to be hired for this position. The Work-Study Student Application form is available online here: Work Study Program | Awards | The University of Winnipeg: https://www.uwinnipeg.ca/awards/work-study-program.html** **Please include confirmation of your approval to participate in the Work-Study Program with your application.** **Work-Study Project Title:** Support for the Encyclopaedia of Christian Theology **Competition Number:** WS04.26 **Date Posted:** November 10, 2026 **Department:** Religion and Culture **Researcher:** Dr. Jane Barter **Position Vacancies:** 1 **Salary:** $17.22 - $20.10 per hour plus 6% vacation pay Research Assistants are normally students, in a University of Winnipeg undergraduate program, employed to assist with tasks related to research. Work is performed within defined guidelines and under supervision of a more senior researcher or faculty member. **Position Overview:** A Research Assistant is sought to provide research and editorial support for the Encyclopaedia of Christian Theology, a major international scholarly reference project published by Bloomsbury/T&T Clark. The project is overseen by Dr. Jane Barter in her capacity as General Editor and brings together an international group of scholars examining Christianity across diverse historical, cultural, political, and geographical contexts. **Duties:** * Conducting background research on topics relevant to the Encyclopaedia; locating and organizing academic sources; and formatting entries and bibliographies. * Assistance will also be provided with maintaining and updating entry and contributor lists, tracking commissioned and submitted entries, and organizing project records and correspondence. **Qualifications** * Through this position, the student will gain experience in academic research, scholarly editing, reference publishing, and the coordination of a large international research project. * Strong research and organizational skills, careful attention to detail, and excellent written communication are required. * A background or demonstrated interest in religious studies, history, cultural studies, philosophy, or a related humanities or social sciences discipline would be an asset. **Condition(s) of Employment:** * Must be legally entitled to work in Canada. * ***Students must be approved for the 2026-27 Work-Study program***. Students may be eligible for the Work-Study Program if they meet all of the following criteria: + Currently an undergraduate or graduate\* student (PACE students are currently ineligible); + Enrolled full-time for the current Fall/Winter session (i.e., at least 18 credit hours or 12 credit hours if registered with Accessibility Services); + Completed at least 24 credit hours at an undergraduate level at the University (or equivalent); + Have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0; + Have demonstrated financial nee