Indigenous Research Jobs in Utah (NOW HIRING)

Announcement
Details
Open Date
08/14/2026
Requisition Number
PRN17362N
Job Title
UU Student - Instruction
Working Title
Hourly Undergrad Research Assistant
Career Progression Track
SJ
Track Level
FLSA Code
Nonexempt
Patient Sensitive Job Code?
No
Type
Non Benefited Staff / Student
Temporary?
Yes
Standard Hours per Week
10 to 20 hours per week
Full Time or Part Time?
Part Time
Shift
Day
Work Schedule Summary
Is this a work study job?
No
VP Area
Academic Affairs
Department
01508 - Games
Location
Campus
City
Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment
Internal to the University
Pay Rate Range
$15
Close Date
09/30/2026
Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)
Job Summary
Project Description
The CLASP Collaborative is inviting up to two undergraduate research assistants to join our team. Dr. Breanne Litts (Associate Professor in Division of Games and Director of the LED Lab) will serve as primary supervisor alongside undergraduate peers, graduate students, and community educators who will also provide training and mentorship. As a community of local Tribal Knowledge Holders, Native Educators, K-12 Educators designers and researchers, our work focuses on creating interactive learning experiences that share and preserve culture, stories, and language. This interdisciplinary initiative brings together history, science, math, art, and technology and integrates a range of topics including outdoor/environmental education, place-based learning, culturally sustaining/revitalizing design, designing new technologies, storytelling or narrative, civic engagement, and language revitalization.
Responsibilities
The undergraduate research assistants will collaborate with a team of scholars, educators, and community members to complete research duties such as data collection and analysis. Depending on experience and interest, there may be opportunities for workshop facilitation, designing interactive technologies and learning experiences, and developing curricula for classroom and community education.
Minimum Qualifications
Preferences
Preference will be given to qualified applicants with experience in research, especially qualitative and/or community research; experience or interest in working with diverse communities, especially Indigenous communities and/or youth; and/or experience designing interactive learning experiences or developing technologies
Special Instructions Summary
To apply to this position, please provide a cover letter explaining your experience and expertise related to the project and a resume or CV. We will begin interviewing immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
Additional Information
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