Student 4, Undergraduate Student Assistant
Hiring an undergraduate student for the development of Punjabi Folklore and Popular Literary Forms Winter 2026
Job Overview: The student assistant will help with the research in Punjabi folklore, audio, videos and educational resources. (25%)
They will be responsible for digitizing the course materials, creating quizzes, formatting course content in canvas, doing translation from Punjabi to English and transliteration wherever needed. (75%)
About the course: Punjabi Folklore and Popular Literary Forms. This course is being created under Language and Applied Linguistics department.
Qualifications – You’re an ideal candidate if you:
● If you can read, write Punjabi and understand Punjabi music and literary pieces. (required)
● Have a genuine interest in Punjabi folk culture, history, the arts, and heritage. (required)
● Have strong research, writing, and communication skills (required)
● Are proficient in digital applications, including Microsoft Office, Canva, and Google
research tools. (required)
● Have demonstrated sharp attention to detail and organizational abilities.
● Are adaptable and have a willingness to learn.
Duration & Compensation
Starting date: Winter Quarter 2026, with the possibility to extend to Spring based on the Project pace and requirements.
Hours: Flexible work hours to fit your schedule; approximately 10-15 hours/week.
Total 100 Hours
Student title: Student 4
Compensation: $ 16.50-20/ hour
Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.
- “Misconduct” means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant’s previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer. For reference, below are UC’s policies addressing some forms of misconduct: