Language Tutor - Center For Teaching and Learning

University Of New Mexico • Albuquerque, NM

49d • $12 - $14

About The Position

This application is for Spring 2026 hiring only. CTL Student Learning Assistance is a program available to UNM students enrolled in undergraduate classes. Our mission is to enrich the academic climate at UNM and create lifelong learners. Language tutors provide support to students studying languages at UNM. Language tutors are either native speakers or advanced language learners and can help students understand language material, improve their written and oral skills in a language, and overcome any problems in language learning. As a member of the CTL team, student staff attend biweekly trainings focused on language content and tutoring practices, which are designed to make student staff effective facilitators of student learning. Language tutors: Facilitate student learning by helping students understand their learning process and modeling metacognitive strategies in language acquisition Provide language support through one-on-one consultations with student learners (including in-person, online, and asynchronous/e-mail support) Provide language support by planning and conducting conversation group sessions for small-group language learning and practice Serve as a liaison between language departments and CTL language services Actively participate in the CTL training program and professional development opportunities Create a welcoming and inclusive learning environment Perform administrative responsibilities per CTL and UNM guidelines

Nice To Haves

• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Commitment to serving others through compassionate and effective support
• Availability to work Monday - Friday between 9am - 5pm
• Ability to provide both in-person and virtual support
• Successful completion of courses in the language program that will be supported

Responsibilities

• Facilitate student learning by helping students understand their learning process and modeling metacognitive strategies in language acquisition
• Provide language support through one-on-one consultations with student learners (including in-person, online, and asynchronous/e-mail support)
• Provide language support by planning and conducting conversation group sessions for small-group language learning and practice
• Serve as a liaison between language departments and CTL language services
• Actively participate in the CTL training program and professional development opportunities
• Create a welcoming and inclusive learning environment
• Perform administrative responsibilities per CTL and UNM guidelines

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees