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Graduate Assistants

The Language Flagship Technology Innovation Center (Tech Center) in the College of Arts, Languages & Letters is seeking  three self-starting graduate students with a keen interest in innovation in language technology and program management. One position requires advanced Chinese language skills (native/heritage speaker, ACTFL advanced or higher); for the other two positions proficiency in any Flagship language is desirable but not required.

Duties

Provide assistance with day-to-day operations of The Language Flagship Technology Innovation Center (Tech Center – https://thelanguageflagship.tech/). Duties include assisting in the development and maintenance of projects and applications that are part of the Tech Center portfolio (e.g., the Culture App, simulations for language learning, Flagship Connect, Flagship Video Project) and in the coordination and execution of Tech Center activities face-to-face and online (e.g., hackathons, LaunchPad, Flagship Exchange, Ignite Green Ideas, Flagship Student Advisory Board). Additional duties may include maintaining websites and assisting to keep an active Tech Center presence in social media. Tech Center graduate assistantships are 11-month positions. Graduate assistants are expected to participate in weekly staff meetings and keep regular weekly work hours on site (Moore Hall 256, Center for Language & Technology). Renewal of the position is contingent upon funding.

Minimum Qualifications

• Classified graduate status in foreign languages, SLS, linguistics, or a related field in the College of Arts, Languages & Letters;
• Excellent organizational and communication skills; 
• Familiarity with basic principles of instructional design; working knowledge of online learning technologies; 
• Demonstrated ability to design and create instructional materials (portfolio or classwork accepted as evidence); 
• Ability to provide technical support and guidance to users regarding computer applications and operating procedures; 
• Ability to organize and lead online meetings, workshops or webinars.
• One of the three positions: advanced Chinese language skills (native/heritage speaker, ACTFL advanced or higher)

Desirable Qualifications

• Academic interest in language teacher development or project management; 
• Ability to work effectively in evolving projects that may at times be ambiguous or have little structure; 
• Demonstrated ability to design and develop web pages; 
• Familiarity with social media technologies and email newsletter/automation software (e.g. MailChimp); 
• Experience storyboarding instructional materials; 
• Familiarity with rapid prototyping strategies; 
• Familiarity and/or experience with image, sound and video editing software; 
• Two of the three positions: working competency in a language other than English, preferably a Flagship language (Arabic, Chinese, Korean, Persian, Portuguese, and Russian); 
• Knowledge of HTML and web design.

Working Schedule

20 hours per week maximum; Monday-Friday; work hours between 8:00am-5:00pm (with some flexibility). 11-month GAships are on duty year round with 21 off-duty days annually. Start date is  June 15, 2024.

Salary Information

Master’s – $25,908 (step 12); PhD – $26,946 (step 13)
Since January 2022, Salary commensurate with degree standing, extension contingent upon funding availability and satisfactory performance.

How to Apply

Please submit your application using this Google Form.

1. A cover letter indicating how you satisfy the minimum qualifications.
2. A current curriculum vitae.
3. A copy of a recent transcript (official transcripts will be required upon hire).

If you have any questions, please contact Dr. Angela Haeusler at tech.center@hawaii.edu. 

We will begin reviewing applications on  April 22, 2024 and continue until the positions are filled.