FWS Summer 2026, Linguistics Department Linguistic Atlas Project Student Assistant

University of Kentucky

Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.

Posting Details Posting Details Job TitleFWS Summer 2026, Linguistics Department Linguistic Atlas Project Student AssistantRequisition NumberDU14527Department Name1B531:Federal Work StudyWork Location004 Miller Hall Lexington, KY 40506Salary Range$16.00 - $17.00Type of PositionStudentPosition Time Status Part-TimeRequired EducationPursuing bachelor’s degree. Required Related ExperienceN/ARequired License/Registration/Certificationn/aPhysical RequirementsN/AShiftFlexible schedule. 10 – 20 hours per week.
.Job SummaryDuties may include digitizing archival materials, transcribing International Phonetic Alphabet, annotating digital materials, creating metadata for digital materials. Workers can complete some tasks remotely but must be available for weekly staff meetings (in-person or via zoom). Skills / Knowledge / AbilitiesN/ADoes this position have supervisory responsibilities? NoPreferred Education/ExperienceLinguistics major/minor or related field.

Deadline to Apply04/28/2026Our University CommunityWe value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.

Posting Specific Questions

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1. * Have you been awarded Federal Work Study?
   • Yes
   • No
   • Unsure
2. * What is your UK Student ID number?

   (Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents
Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter

Optional Documents

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