Civil & Environmental Engineering Learning Assistant

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

Job summary

The University of California, Merced invites applications for Learning Assistant/Tutor positions in the Civil & Environmental Engineering department for Academic Year 2026-2027. You will support students in CEE 010, CEE 020, CEE 100, and other courses by guiding discussions and promoting active learning in lectures.

Ideal candidates are current undergraduate UC Merced students with strong communication skills, a GPA of 3.0 or higher, and a desire to learn and teach.

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 TA for.
• At least 3.0 cumulative GPA.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate discussion with groups of students in lecture by asking questions to help students learn materials.
• Attend weekly meetings with course instructor and TAs to prepare for sessions.
• Participate in trainings and a teaching seminar course.

Skills

Desire to teach

Strong communication

Good listener

Time management

Education

Undergraduate student

GPA 3.0 or higher

Job description

The University of California, Merced invites applications for Learning Assistant/Tutor positions in the Civil & Environmental Engineering department for Academic Year 2026-2027. You will support students in CEE 010, CEE 020, CEE 100, and other courses by guiding discussions and promoting active learning in lectures.

Ideal candidates are current undergraduate UC Merced students with strong communication skills, a GPA of 3.0 or higher, and a desire to learn and teach.