Work Experience:
Intermediate (Developing Skills)Work Experience Description:
Ideal for students who have begun gaining relevant experience and are building their skills through internships, part-time jobs, or significant projects. Typically aimed at sophomores or juniors who have completed a combination of introductory and advanced coursework.Title: Language Innovation and Futures in TESOL Lab Manager
Hours per week: 19
Start date: August 24th 2026
Position Summary:
The Language Innovation and Futures in TESOL (LIFT) Lab serves as an Ed Tech Makerspace for language educators. TESOL faculty and students use AI agents to assist in the creation of educational technology applications, interactive websites, and pedagogical materials for English language learning and teaching. The LIFT Lab Tutor maintains LIFT Lab hardware and software accounts, oversees the checkout and return of lab equipment, serves as a first-line resource for troubleshooting technical issues as they arise, and trains TESOL student and faculty on agentic AI use. They will also develop example applications and instructional materials that demonstrate AI-assisted language learning tools for use in courses and lab activities.
Key Responsibilities:
· Maintain LIFT Lab hardware inventory and manage software accounts and licenses, including coordinating with IT services as needed
· Oversee the checkout and return of lab equipment, keeping accurate records
· Serve as first-line support for troubleshooting technical issues with lab devices and software
· Develop example applications and instructional materials demonstrating AI-assisted language learning tools
· Support faculty and students in using AI agents to build interactive websites, EdTech applications, and pedagogical materials
· Oversee day-to-day lab operations to ensure a functional and accessible makerspace environment
· Engage in ongoing training and develop proficiency in AI agentic workflows as applied to language education contexts
· Promoting student and faculty use of the LIFT lab by delivering presentations in student classes and faculty meetings
Required Qualifications:
· Familiarity with AI tools and basic troubleshooting of computer hardware and software
· Strong communication and interpersonal skills for working with faculty and peers
· Reliable, self-directed, and able to manage multiple tasks with minimal supervision
· Completed TESOL 240 and TESOL 310
· Majoring in TESOL or TESOL Education
Preferred Qualifications
· Prior tutoring, teaching, or training experience
· Experience building websites, apps, or instructional materials
· Experience with agentic AI platforms (e.g., Claude Code, Codex, or similar tools)
Additional Information
· Ideal candidates will be able to commit to working in the LIFT Lab for a full academic year (Fall 2026 through Spring 2027)
· Applicants selected for interviews should be prepared to provide evidence of initiatives they have taken to use AI for developing learning and teaching tools
· Application closes August 1st, 2026, with interviews being scheduled August 5-7
Base Rate Per Hour:
16.00