• Temporary Research Assistant

    University of Kansas (Lawrence, KS)


    31937BR

    Job Title:

    Temporary Research Assistant

    Department:

    Linguistics

    Primary Campus:

    University of Kansas Lawrence Campus

    Job Description:

    **90%** : Assist in creating langauge documentation and learning materials.

    **10%** : Meeting with supervisor for project planning and coordination.

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

    31937BR

    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:

    5-10 hours per week; schedule dependent on applicant availability

    FLSA Status:

    Nonexempt

    Contact Information to Applicants:

    Phil Duncan, [email protected]

    Required Qualifications:

    1. High School Diploma or GED

    2. Proficient in Spanish

    Employee Class:

    U-Unclassified Professional Staff

    Advertised Salary Range:

    $20.00/hr

    FTE:

    .25

    Preferred Qualifications:

    1. Knowledge of Me’phaa language and culture, as demonstrated by application materials

    Position Overview:

    The Department of Linguistics seeks to hire a Research Assistant to assist with Me’phaa language documentation and materials creation. The workload is expected to be about 5 hours per week, with a maximum of 10 hours per week. This is a hybrid position, with some work completed on the Lawrence campus. This position will begin the week of February 2, 2026.

    Reg/Temp:

    Temporary

    Application Review Begins:

    26-Jan-2026

    Anticipated Start Date:

    02-Feb-2026

    Work Location Assignment:

    Hybrid