Language Consultant - Temporary

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. Students work directly with a language user to learn about a language through elicitation with the Consultant. The Consultant must be available to attend class sessions in person at the Lawrence campus on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:30 am‑10:45 am, as well as additional in‑person small‑group sessions (timing TBD). 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 Language Consultant is not expected to prepare lessons, create or grade assignments, or provide any other sort of instruction or assessment. Pay rate: $20.00 per hour.

• 90% – Participate in elicitation sessions with students in class (up to 2 times per week) and for additional meetings.
• 10% – Meet with course instructor for planning and coordination.

• Cover letter
• Resume
• List of three professional references

Phil Duncan: philiptduncan

$20.00 per hour

Application review begins Monday, December 15, 2025. Please apply prior to that date to ensure consideration. Anticipated start date:
Monday, January 26, 2026.