Graduate Research Assistant - Decolonizing the Security Studies Syllabus - Fall 2026

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Posting Information:
DEADLINE: Friday October 9th, 11:59PM
Academic department: School of Social, Political, and Historical Research
Academic term: Fall 2026
Mode of delivery: Hybrid
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QUALIFICATIONS

Educational Requirements

• Graduate student in a social science
• Demonstrated understanding of feminist and decolonial theory in the social sciences
• Demonstrated understanding of at least one of the following substantive fields: International Relations, security studies, peace & conflict studies

Experiential Qualifications
· Graduate student in a social science
· Demonstrated understanding of feminist and decolonial theory in the social sciences
· Demonstrated understanding of at least one of the following substantive fields: International Relations, security studies, peace & conflict studies
Reports to: Dr.Veronica Kitchen, SSPHR
Course Specific Requirements
The RA will be responsible for the following:
· Establishing a ‘syllabus archive’ of security and conflict studies taught in major universities of India and Canada
· Analyzing and coding the contents of the syllabi in accordance with the established coding rubric
· Conducting a preliminary review of the state of the field, including theories of decolonization and indigenization of IR, conflict, and security studies
Compensation:

• $49.14 / hour, plus 4% vacation pay (GRA – Masters)

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