Language Consultant - Capstone Typology Elicitation

The University of Kansas - Staff; Cobalt; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Part time

Job summary

A prominent university seeks a Language Consultant to assist with undergraduate-level linguistics courses starting January 26, 2026. The role involves participating in elicitation sessions, requiring the consultant to be a native speaker of a non-English language and proficient in English or Spanish. The position is on-site at the University of Kansas Lawrence Campus, with expected hours of about 5 hours per week during class and planning sessions, offering a pay rate of $20.00 per hour.

Qualifications

• Must be a native speaker/signer of a language other than English.
• High proficiency in English or Spanish is required.

Responsibilities

• Participate in elicitation sessions with students in class.
• Meet with course instructor for planning and coordination.

Skills

High proficiency in English or Spanish

Native speaker/signer of a language other than English

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

A prominent university seeks a Language Consultant to assist with undergraduate-level linguistics courses starting January 26, 2026. The role involves participating in elicitation sessions, requiring the consultant to be a native speaker of a non-English language and proficient in English or Spanish. The position is on-site at the University of Kansas Lawrence Campus, with expected hours of about 5 hours per week during class and planning sessions, offering a pay rate of $20.00 per hour.