Research Assistant - Languages

The New School • Bovina, TX

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

Professor Raúl Rubio (Languages) is seeking a graduate student to serve as a research assistant. The student will engage with ongoing work related to publication(s). Related to Academic Projects & Creative Writing (in Spanish & English) in relation to Cuba, Latin America & Latinx Studies, Performance, Ethnic & Gender Studies. Particular research and creative practice projects include: academic research support related to Cuba; humor studies; and performance art studies.

The position supports editorial and project management activities, including drafting book proposals and chapters, coordinating with contributors and editors, and preparing manuscripts and correspondence with presses and other venues. Additional responsibilities include procuring research materials, managing databases and web development, overseeing visual materials and copyright compliance, and coordinating reproduction requests. Candidates should have a completed or in-process bachelor’s degree, relevant skills or professional experience, and any required professional certifications or scheduling flexibility.

Requirements

• Completed or In-process Bachelors Degree
• Skills, Abilities, and other professional attributes that are relevant to the work
• Professional Certification
• Experience
• Schedule requirements outside of regular business hours

Nice To Haves

• Spanish & English language proficiency
• Knowledge of Cuba, Latin America & Latinx Studies, Performance, Ethnic & Gender Studies
• Experience with humor studies
• Experience with performance art studies

Responsibilities

• Overseeing editorial drafting of book proposals, drafts of chapters or creative texts, correspondence with contributors, etc.
• Managing drafts from contributors and working with the editors of each book project.
• Procuring materials from libraries, archives, or inter-library loan
• Helping with project management, database creation, web development
• Managing visual materials, copyright compliance, and reproduction requests
• Preparing manuscripts and correspondence with presses, or other venues.

Benefits

• Equal opportunity employer
• Does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion or belief, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, marital or domestic partnership status, sexual orientation, sex, gender identity or expression, age, disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
• Recognizes and values the benefits of a diverse workforce.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree