Jobs & Internships
Earning Academic Credit for Internships
An internship is a practical work experience that synthesizes knowledge and skills learned in your BYU linguistics and English language classes and will enhance learning about your field.
The Internship Coordinator for the Linguistics Department is Professor Nicole Bay. After you have arranged an internship, here are the steps for signing up for internship credit:
- Undergraduates: Complete the Pre-Approval form linked below and return it to Professor Bay
Graduates: Complete the MA Internship Prospectus linked below and return it to Professor Bay. - Both: Submit the student internship application on experience.byu.edu
- Both: Meet with Professor Bay to discuss the academic requirements for an internship
Once you have completed those steps, you will be allowed to register for Ling 399R. You can reach the Internship Coordinator at nicole_bay@byu.edu. (office 4065 JFSB).
*Note: Not all posted internships will give credit unless they have been approved by Professor Nicole Bay. Contact her if you have any questions about a specific internship nicole_bay@byu.edu. (office 4065 JFSB).
My name is Emily Larson. I am a third-year student here at BYU, and I am working on my Honors Program Leadership Practicum project. For this project, I am making an anthology of short stories written by volunteer writers from both within BYU and outside BYU. The short stories will be separated into three sections themed around "beginnings", "middles", and "endings". I currently have five volunteer writers, and I am hoping to get upwards of fifteen.
As a part of this project, I want to reach out to the editing and publishing students about volunteering their services for this project. I need assistance in any/all of the following areas:
- Copy and Proofing
- Prep for Printing
- Design
- Etc.
I can offer flexibility in these responsibilities, and any student who wants to take on a larger part in this project is welcome to take up more work. Once the project is completed, I can give the volunteer editors a discounted physical copy of the anthology, as well as a PDF copy for their portfolio. This opportunity will also qualify as an Experiential Internship.
If interested, please reach out to Emily at eal06@student.byu.edu
A government-backed national education reform initiative in Uzbekistan is inviting TESOL graduates, alumni, and advanced students to contribute to a transformative effort shaping the future of English education. This is more than a teaching role — it is an opportunity to become a global educator and cultural ambassador.
WHO IS THIS FOR?
- TESOL MA graduates and soon-to-graduate students
- TESOL minor students seeking real classroom experience
- Future educators eager for international impact
YOUR IMPACT
- Teach English to secondary students (Grades 9–11)
- Mentor and train local English teachers
- Lead extracurricular English & language immersion activities
- Contribute to a national effort to elevate education standards
WHY CONSIDER THIS OPPORTUNITY
This is a career-defining international experience with highly competitive benefits.
- Salary: $2,000 – $3,500 USD / month (based on experience)
- Housing: Free private furnished housing (no rent)
- Flights: Annual return flights fully covered
- Visa Support: Full visa and registration support provided
- Medical: Comprehensive medical insurance included
- Extended Placement: Up to 10–12 months, with the possibility to renew the contract.
PROFESSIONAL GROWTH
- International teaching experience in a government-led reform
- Classroom leadership and curriculum delivery experience
- Mentoring and teacher-training exposure
- A strong global profile that sets you apart in the TESOL field
A UNIQUE GLOBAL EXPERIENCE
Live and work in historic cities while experiencing:
- Rich Silk Road culture and history
- Welcoming communities and safe environments
- A lifestyle where your income goes significantly further
WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR
- TESOL / TEFL / CELTA certified (or equivalent)
- Bachelor’s degree in TESOL, Education, or related field
- Teaching experience preferred (secondary level a plus)
- Motivated by service, growth, and crosscultural engagement
For more information visit: https://tefluk.com/tefl-jobs/teach-uzbekistan
Position Summary
Help fulfill the BYU-Idaho’s mission by teaching students and providing content expertise in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL), Language Acquisition, Pedagogy, Assessment, Curriculum Design, and Practicum Experiences. Additional responsibilities include advising students and other department and university assignments.
Throughout their careers, all BYU–Idaho faculty are expected to actively pursue professional development opportunities in learning and teaching and ongoing scholarly development within their discipline.
Application Materials Required
In addition to filling out the application, please provide:
- Cover letter
- Resume or CV; include three professional references
- Transcripts (unofficial transcripts are permitted; if hired, official transcripts will be required)
- Student evaluations, if applicable
- Teaching philosophy statement (upload in the “Other” section)
Knowledge, Skills, and Experience
Advanced degree required (master’s or doctorate) in TESOL, Applied Linguistics, or Second Language Acquisition & Teaching. Background and experience in one or more of the following is desirable: teaching English as a second or foreign language, state accreditation, online course development, and teaching Chinese, French, or Spanish as a second or foreign language. Applicants must have a demonstrated commitment to and potential for excellence in teaching.
Work Schedule
Full-time faculty members teach 36 load hours annually, across Fall, Winter, and Spring Semesters; this total includes up to 6 load hours of professional development. In the days immediately preceding and following semesters, faculty members attend meetings, grade papers, perform professional development activities, etc. Semesters last approximately 14 weeks, and annual faculty contracts cover 47.5 weeks.
Courses, and other department responsibilities, are assigned by the department chair. See additional information here.
Deadline to apply: Monday, August 31, 2026
Learn more and apply here.
South Freedom myHometown Community Resource Center in Provo is looking for three volunteer teachers to teach ESL classes this fall. They will be beginning to intermediate level and be using the English Connect 1 & 2 books as their curriculum. They are willing to discuss making it into an internship, so if you would like that option, please contact Professor Nicole Bay (nicole_bay@byu.edu) and Susanne Roper to see if it qualifies as an internship for you.
These classes will be taught Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 7-8:30pm. It is preferable to have a teacher teach both Tuesday and Thursday classes, but co-teaching is also an option if you are only available one of the days. Classes begin Tuesday, September 8th and end the Thursday before Thanksgiving (November 19). Winter will start Tuesday, January 7 and end on Thursday, April 22. They will work with BYU student volunteers to accommodate their schedules.
If you would like to know more details or would like to volunteer, contact Susanne Roper (roper.susanne.olsen@gmail.com or text 801-361-9204).
The Ballard Brief's editing team is looking to hire students with more copyediting experience. Even if they haven't had an editing position but have taken courses as Editing majors/minors, they are looking for people with a good analytical eye.
Information:
- Someone who can stay for a year rather than just one semester.
- The editors act as TA's for the Ballard Brief class, so ideally new hires can attend both M/W classes from 3:30-4:45pm (but they have had team members who could only attend one a week or who had to leave/arrive early/late, so having schedule conflicts is somewhat flexible).
- Editors are assigned students in the class to mentor throughout the semester to aid in the creation of their BB research paper.
- After the semester ends, the goal is to get student papers published on the Ballard Brief website. However, their briefs often require additional revisions after the semester, so editing backlogged briefs is also a significant part of the position.
The job is essentially all about content and copy editing student-written material, but their team is looking to add student employees with copy-editing experience or skills!
Listing: https://www.myworkday.com/byu/d/inst/15$158872/9925$14178.htmld
Hallo is looking for language evaluators to evaluate speaking and writing examinations for native or near native-like languages of the evaluator. The job is remote, but there is in-person training required that happens in Provo.
Required Qualifications:
- Native or near-native proficiency in the language(s) you will evaluate.
- Bachelor’s degree (or current enrollment in a graduate program) in Linguistics, Education, Languages, Translation, Literature, TESOL, Applied Linguistics, or a related field.
- Professional experience teaching, assessing, translating, interpreting, or otherwise working in the target language.
- Demonstrated ability to apply standardized evaluation criteria consistently and objectively.
- Successful completion of Hallo’s evaluator training and calibration program.
Hallo Language Evaluators receive:
- Appointment to the Hallo Language Evaluator Network upon successful completion of training and calibration.
- Qualified Bachelor’s students and graduates: $25 USD per hour.
- Graduate students (Master’s or PhD), experienced instructors, lecturers, and other qualified language professionals: $30 USD/hour.
- Paid in-person evaluator training and calibration.
- Flexible remote participation during the annual evaluation period.
- The opportunity to contribute to the validation of AI-powered language assessments used by organizations worldwide.
- Priority consideration for future annual validation studies and research initiatives.
Annual Evaluation Cycle:
The Hallo Language Evaluator Program is conducted once each year.
- Application Period: August
- Training & Calibration: September
- Evaluation Period: September – November (approximately 2–3 months)
For Computational Ling students close to graduation:
Technical Targeting Analysts use data science and analysis methods to improve how we gather and study information. They rely on data patterns and key insights in large, varied sets of information. The role requires a strong background in data science, problem solving, and data analysis, plus the ability to learn and adopt new technologies and methods quickly, and strong communication skills to explain the details of their work for different audiences.
Technical Targeting Analysts may work alongside officers from other areas of CIA or the Intelligence Community to provide direct targeting analysis.
Qualifications:
Interested candidates should be passionate about the ideals of our American republic, committed to upholding the rule of law and the U.S. Constitution, and committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government. Hiring decisions will not be based on race, sex, color, religion, or national origin.
All Directorate of Science and Technology candidates are expected to be effective in a mission-focused environment by:
- Displaying interpersonal and team-oriented skills to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams
- Demonstrating an ability to think critically towards solving complex problems
- Applying and improving technical aptitude
- Demonstrating strong organizational and planning skills
- Demonstrating effective written and verbal communication and an ability to convey complex concepts to all audiences
- Demonstrating integrity, judgement, initiative, and creativity
In addition, TTA Officers will have skills, experience, and interest in one or more of the following areas:
- Computer programming (e.g., Python, SQL, C++, C, Java, MatLab)
- Processing, manipulating, and/or analyzing large datasets, including raw and unstructured data sources
- Data Analytics
- Signal Processing and Analysis
- Telecommunications networks/voice data communications
- Social Network Analysis
- Geospatial Modeling
- Ability to meet the minimum requirements for joining CIA, including U.S. citizenship and background investigation, and relocation to the Washington Metropolitan area
If interested, please go to https://stem.usajobs.gov/job/723123400 for more information.
Mondrod Academy is looking for online ESL teachers to teach adult learners across Latin America. This is a teaching opportunity for native English speakers who may be interested in gaining international teaching experience in a remote, professional, and supportive environment.
At Monrod Academy, they offer:
- Online English classes for adult learners
- Small group instruction
- Structured curriculum and provided teaching materials
- Fixed schedules with long-term collaboration opportunities
- Competitive hourly compensation paid in USD
The position is ideal for:
- Native English speakers
- Students or graduates in Linguistics, TESOL, ESL, or related fields
- Individuals interested in online teaching and cross-cultural education
Email Kevin Moncada Damas for more information (info.monrodacademy@gmail.com).
Are you passionate about the world of publishing and sci-fi and fantasy books? Future House Publishing is looking for driven and detail-oriented interns who are interested in learning about the publishing industry and gaining experience in the field.
Future House Publishing interns will get hands-on experience with all the parts of the publishing industry, including acquisitions, editing, layout, marketing, and distribution.
Depending on the intern's skills and interests, an intern may learn about the common methods of marketing and distribution; how to evaluate a manuscript's potential; how to work with authors to edit books, stay on schedule, and prepare for a book release; how to connect and communicate with fans of the science fiction and fantasy genres; and will learn time management and communication skills while completing projects in teams and working with other individuals both in-house and outside the publisher.
Internship hours are flexible to account for school and work schedules, but interns should expect to work fifteen hours a week for Future House projects. The internship can be done completely remotely. Priority will be given to applicants with copy editing, InDesign, Mailerlite, email marketing, or WordPress experience.
This is an unpaid internship.
Learn More Here.
Further Resources
Handout: What can I do with a degree from a linguistics program?
Career options for linguists beyond academia: Linguistics Career Launch (Website / YouTube presentations)
Still can't find the job you're looking for? Check out these external resources for linguistics jobs:
- Linguist List: https://linguistlist.org
- Modern Language Association (MLA): https://mla.org/Resources/Career/Job-Information-List
- Chronicle of Higher Education: https://jobs.chronicle.com
- HigherEdJobs: https://higheredjobs.com