Field Methods Consultant

Student Technical Specialist

Requisition

Working Title:

Field Methods Consultant

Pay: $18.00 - $20.50 Hourly

Campus:
Main - Albuquerque, NM

Department:
Linguistics Department (597A)

Employment Type:

Student Employment

Student Type:
Student Employment

Status:
Non-Exempt

Background Check Required

For Best Consideration Date: 3/13/2026

Position Summary

The Department of Linguistics at UNM ((Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).) is looking to hire a student to take the role of a language consultant in a Field Methods class (16 weeks) in Fall 2026
. The student will be paid $23 per hour for 6-8 hours a week.

Minimum Qualifications

• Enrolled in a degree seeking program at UNM, Enrolled at least half-time (6 hours) at UNM for fall and spring semesters (Audit hours do not count), and if Work Study, you must meet Satisfactory Academic Progress.

Preferred Qualifications

• Be a native, fluent speaker of a non-Indo-European language (lesser-known language, under-documented language, indigenous language, minority language, etc.)
• Availability of 6-8 hours/week on campus. This includes attendance at most of class sessions and availability to meet with students for out-of-class elicitation sessions.
• No background in linguistics necessary.

Application Instructions

Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a 3rd party site, please visit UNMJobs to submit an application.

Please complete the application and attach a cover letter letting us know how you meet the requirements.

The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.