CS & Engineering Learning Assistant & Tutor

University of California - Merced; Merced (CA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

University of California, Merced seeks Learning Assistant/Remedial Tutor for Computer Science and Engineering for Academic Year 2026-2027. Position supports multiple CSE courses with in-class guidance and active student engagement.

Start is in Summer/Fall 2026, through 2027, with screening and review after May 2026. Ideal candidates are undergraduate UC Merced students who enjoy teaching, communicate well, and adapt to diverse learning styles.

Qualifications

• A desire to enhance instruction in engineering classes.
• Interest in integration of technology-mediated learning tools in engineering.
• Currently enrolled as an undergraduate student at UC Merced.
• Grade of a 'B' or higher in the course or related course you are requesting to be a Learning Assistant/Remedial Tutor for.
• Are in good standing at the University with at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Awareness and sensitivity to individual learning styles and student needs.
• Ability to apply study strategies, organizational skills, and time management in sessions.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Teaching interest

GPA 3.0+

Communication skills

Student-centered

Time management

GPA 3.0+ (academic standing)

Learning tools

Undergraduate student

Job description

University of California, Merced seeks Learning Assistant/Remedial Tutor for Computer Science and Engineering for Academic Year 2026-2027. Position supports multiple CSE courses with in-class guidance and active student engagement.

Start is in Summer/Fall 2026, through 2027, with screening and review after May 2026. Ideal candidates are undergraduate UC Merced students who enjoy teaching, communicate well, and adapt to diverse learning styles.