Research Student Assistant-World Languages & Cultures

Sam Houston State University; Huntsville (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Sam Houston State University in Huntsville, TX invites applications for a Research Student Assistant in World Languages & Cultures. The position supports a Spring 2027 research project, requiring 10 hours per week for 12 weeks, with flexible scheduling for undergraduates.

The successful candidate will be fluent in Spanish and English, assist with data collection and analysis, apply rubrics to evaluate data, and score Spanish passages, contributing to AI-assisted language learning research.

Qualifications

• Fluent in both Spanish and English.
• Interest in AI-assisted language learning research.

Responsibilities

• Support data collection and analysis for the project.
• Apply rubrics to evaluate data.
• Score written passages in Spanish.

Skills

Bilingual communication

Problem solving

Computer proficiency

Education

Undergraduate

Job description

Research Student Assistant-World Languages & Cultures

Title Research Student Assistant-World Languages & Cultures

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Employee Class Student Employee

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Department

Department Office of the Dean - College of Humanities & Social Sciences

Division

Division Division of Academic Affairs

Hours per week 10

Hiring Rate

15

Preferred Student Classification

Undergraduate

Nature & Purpose of Position

Bilingual undergraduate assistant needed to support a research project during Spring 2027 (12 weeks, 10 hours per week). The schedule is flexible. Candidates must be fluent in both Spanish and English and have a strong interest in AI-assisted language learning research. Duties may include data collection and analysis, applying rubrics to evaluate data, and scoring written passages in Spanish.

Other Requirements for the Position

Preferred Skills:

• Computer proficiency
• Bilingual communication skills (Spanish and English)
• Strong problem-solving abilities

Open Date

Open Date 10/01/2026

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Contact Information

Contact Name & Title Brittany Johnson; Finance Coordinator

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EEO Statement

Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or protected veteran status. The University takes seriously the initiative to ensure equal opportunity in the workforce and to comply with Title VII as interpreted by the U.S. Supreme Court. Sam Houston State University is an “at will” employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security-sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code §51.215. Annual Security and Fire Safety Report