Language Tutor

Are you interested in serving as a tutor for the UAA Department of Languages? In collaboration with the UAA Learning Commons, applications are being accepted for Tutors to serve the Languages Department each semester (Fall and Spring) to assist students in their studies of American Sign Language, French, German, Japanese, Russian, and Spanish.

Successful applicants for this position will be placed into a hiring pool for the academic year 2026-27 from which tutors will be hired each semester according to the needs of that semester's schedule.

Successful pool applicants must demonstrate proficiency in the target language and the ability to explain grammatical concepts and provide conversational practice at a level deemed sufficient by the language section or tutor coordinator.

Attention to detail and timeliness in completion of assigned tasks. Requires effective and timely communication skills.

Previous experience teaching or tutoring and native or near-native language proficiency or study-abroad experience are preferred.

To be eligible for student employment at UAA, a student must:

• a. be enrolled in the university system with a minimum of six credit hours in the current semester of employment; or
• b. for employment between semesters, have successfully completed six or more UA credit hours in the preceding semester and demonstrate plans to enroll for six or more credit hours in the next semester; and
• c. not work hours which interfere with class attendance; and
• d. have at least a 2.0 cumulative grade point average.
• f. Students enrolled in programs outside the studies of the respective language and who possess the necessary linguistic skills and qualifications will be considered eligible, pending interview.

NOTICE:
Students must maintain enrollment and regular attendance for a minimum of at least 6 undergraduate credit hours or 6 graduate credit hours to be exempt from FICA (Social Security and Medicare) tax. A credit hour load below the minimum required for full-time student status will require the withholding of FICA tax (non-resident aliens on an appropriate visa who meet student employment criteria will continue to be exempt from FICA regardless of credit hour load).

While in a student position, a student cannot hold any other type of simultaneous employment with the university.

Prior language tutoring experience preferred, but not required. Training provided upon hire.

This position is located on the University of Alaska campus in Anchorage. This is a part time, non-exempt Student Assistant 2 position with an hourly rate of $15.26. This is a pooled position and applications are reviewed as needed. Submission of an application does not guarantee review or a job offer.

Throughout the semester, it is the student’s responsibility to notify the hiring manager if they drop classes and are enrolled in fewer than 6 credits.

Per Board of Regents policy, student employment should not exceed 20 hours per week. Students must disclose to the hiring manager if they are employed in any other student positions.

This recruitment is open to undergraduate students only.

The University of Alaska (UA) requires employees to work on-site based on operational and business needs. Hybrid and remote work arrangements may be considered only for positions specifically designated and advertised as eligible for hybrid or remote work. Any approved arrangement will be based on the position’s duties, operational needs, and the employee’s ability to effectively perform the work remotely.

The University of Alaska (UA) is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance in completing this application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact the ADA team at ua-ada.

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