• Language Consultant - Temporary

    University of Kansas (Lawrence, KS)


    31782BR

    Job Title:

    Language Consultant - Temporary

    Department:

    Linguistics

    Primary Campus:

    University of Kansas Lawrence Campus

    Job Description:

    **90%** : Participate in elicitation sessions with students in class (up to 2 times/week) and for additional meetings.

    **10%** : Meet with course instructor for planning and coordination.

    Req ID** **(Ex: 10567BR)** **:

    31782BR

    Disclaimer:

    The University of Kansas prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, ancestry, disability, status as a veteran, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, gender identity, gender expression, and genetic information in the university's programs and activities. Retaliation is also prohibited by university policy. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies and is the Title IX coordinator for all KU and KUMC campuses: Associate Vice Chancellor for Civil Rights and Title IX, [email protected], Room 1082, Dole Human Development Center, 1000 Sunnyside Avenue, Lawrence, KS 66045, 785-864-6414, 711 TTY.

    Work Schedule:

    Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:30am-10:45am, as well as additional in-person small group sessions (timing TBD based on Consultant’s availability

    FLSA Status:

    Nonexempt

    Contact Information to Applicants:

    Phil Duncan: [email protected]

    Required Qualifications:

    1. High school diploma or GED

    2. Native speaker/signer of a language other than English

    3. High proficiency in English or Spanish

    Employee Class:

    U-Unclassified Professional Staff

    Advertised Salary Range:

    $20.00/hr

    FTE:

    .125

    Preferred Qualifications:

    1. Native speaker/signer of a language that is less commonly studied in the U.S. or not as well represented in linguistic scholarly literature

    Position Overview:

    The Department of Linguistics seeks to hire a Language Consultant to assist in the Spring 2026 undergraduate-level course, LING 421: Capstone Typology. As part of this class, students work directly with a language user to learn about a language through elicitation with the Consultant. For example, participants in the class will ask the Consultant for translations of English sentences in the Consultant’s native language. The Consultant must be available to attend class sessions in person at the Lawrence campus on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:30am-10:45am, as well as additional in-person small group sessions (timing TBD based on Consultant’s availability). The workload is expected to be about 5 hours per week, which includes the class meeting times. The position will begin the week of January 26, 2026. The pay rate is $20.00 per hour. The Language Consultant is not expected to prepare lessons, create or grade assignments, or provide any other sort of instruction or assessment.

    Reg/Temp:

    Temporary

    Application Review Begins:

    15-Dec-2025

    Anticipated Start Date:

    26-Jan-2026

    Additional Candidate Instruction:

    In addition to the online application, a complete application consists of:

    + cover letter

    + resume

    + list of three professional references

     

    Application review begins Monday December 15. In order to ensure consideration, please apply prior to that date.

    Work Location Assignment:

    On-Site