MLA International Bibliography Temporary Part-Time Indexer Linguistics

The Modern Language Association (MLA) seeks a temporary part-time indexer (projected through August 2027) to assist with coverage of scholarly publications in linguistics for the MLA International Bibliography, the leading database for research in world languages and literatures, linguistics, film, folklore, and writing studies.

Reporting principally to the editor in chief of the MLA International Bibliography, the indexer will work closely with the index editors responsible for the linguistics section and receive training in the MLA’s indexing process and in other functions involved in creating and maintaining information used in the bibliography, the MLA Thesaurus, and the MLA Directory of Periodicals. The indexer will index scholarly publications in their assigned areas of linguistics, assist in maintaining records on periodical coverage, advise the editor of the MLA Directory of Periodicals on publishers and publications in their fields, and perform related work as needed.

Candidates must have completed or made significant progress toward an advanced degree in linguistics, preferably specializing in Germanic or Slavic languages. They should have reading knowledge of at least one language other than English (preferably German, Russian, or another Slavic language), should possess strong organizational and research skills, and should be comfortable working with Microsoft Office, Google Docs, and Google Sheets, as well as learning new technologies.

The indexer will work remotely for 20 hours per week (up to 1,000 hours per year) and will receive a stipend every other week based on an hourly rate of $30.25. While this is a remote position, the indexer must reside in and be eligible to work in the United States. The indexer will work with staff members and participate in regular video conferences, communicating with team members through email, documents shared on Google Drive, and our online editorial system.