Bioengineering Learning Assistant & Tutor (AY 2026–27)

University of California Merced; Merced (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Part time

Job summary

University of California Merced is seeking Learning Assistants/Tutors for Bioengineering for Academic Year 2026-2027. Responsibilities include facilitating discussions, attending weekly prep meetings, and completing trainings.

Applicants should be current UC Merced undergraduates with a minimum 3.0 GPA and a grade of B or higher in relevant courses. Open dates span May 6, 2026 through May 6, 2027, with reviews ongoing.

Qualifications

• Desire to enhance instruction in engineering classes.
• Interest in technology-mediated learning tools in engineering.
• Currently enrolled as an undergraduate student at UC Merced.
• Grade of "B" or higher in the course you are requesting to be a Learning Assistant/Tutor for.
• GPA at least 3.0.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Awareness of different learning styles and student needs.
• Ability to apply study strategies, organizational skills and time management.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate group discussions in lecture to help learning.
• Attend weekly meetings with course instructor and TAs for session prep.
• Participate in trainings and a teaching seminar course.

Skills

Good listener

Verbal communication

Written communication

Learning styles awareness

Study strategies

Organizational skills

Time management

Undergraduate UC Merced student

GPA 3.0+

Course-specific knowledge (Bioe/Engr)

Education

Undergraduate student at UC Merced

Job description

University of California Merced is seeking Learning Assistants/Tutors for Bioengineering for Academic Year 2026-2027. Responsibilities include facilitating discussions, attending weekly prep meetings, and completing trainings.

Applicants should be current UC Merced undergraduates with a minimum 3.0 GPA and a grade of B or higher in relevant courses. Open dates span May 6, 2026 through May 6, 2027, with reviews ongoing.