Language Tutor - Center For Teaching and Learning

The University of New Mexico • Albuquerque, NM

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About The Position

This application is for Spring 2027 hiring only. CTL Student Learning Assistance supports UNM students enrolled in undergraduate classes and aims to enrich the academic climate at UNM and create lifelong learners. Language tutors support UNM students learning languages. Tutors are native users or advanced learners of the target language who help students understand language material, improve language production skills (speaking, signing, and writing) and reception skills (listening, reading, and comprehending), and overcome language-learning problems.

As members of the CTL team, student staff attend weekly or biweekly training on language content and tutoring practices. Applicants must submit a recommendation from a professor or instructor who can speak to their strengths in the language for which they are applying. The languages currently sought are Russian, Portuguese, and Linguistics.

Requirements

• Be a native language user or advanced language learner of the target language.
• Submit a recommendation from a professor or instructor who can speak to the applicant’s strengths in the language for which they are applying.

Nice To Haves

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Commitment to serving others through compassionate and effective support.
• Availability to work Monday through Friday between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
• Ability to provide both in-person and virtual support.
• Successful completion of college-level courses in the language program to be supported.

Responsibilities

• Help students understand their learning process and model metacognitive strategies in language acquisition.
• Provide language support through one-on-one consultations, including in-person, online, and asynchronous email support.
• Plan and conduct conversation group sessions for small-group language learning and practice.
• Serve as a liaison between language departments and CTL language services.
• Participate actively in the CTL training program and professional development opportunities.
• Create a welcoming and inclusive learning environment.
• Perform administrative responsibilities in accordance with CTL and UNM guidelines.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed