UU Student - Instruction

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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

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems ("URS"). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS' post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.

This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

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Posting Specific Questions

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Cover Letter
• Resume

Optional Documents

• Historical Only - Do Not Use - See Description for More Information - Appropriate discharge document (such as DD-2214) - Veteran Only
• Historical Only - Do Not Use - See Document Description for More Information - Addendum to the University of Utah - Veteran Only
• Curriculum Vitae