CS & Engineering Tutor & Learning Assistant

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

Job summary

UC Merced invites applications for Learning Assistant/Tutor positions in the Computer Science and Engineering department for Academic Year 2026-2027. You will work with groups of students during class, facilitating in‑class discussions, and supporting students across numerous CSE courses such as Intro to CS, Data Structures, and Full Stack Web Development.

This role suits someone who is eager to teach and communicate clearly.

Qualifications

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to listen and adapt to student needs.
• Willingness to learn teaching methods and classroom dynamics.

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.
• Participate in trainings and a teaching seminar course.

Skills

Communication

Active listening

Education

Undergraduate student at UC Merced

GPA 3.0 or higher

Grade B or higher in relevant course

Job description

UC Merced invites applications for Learning Assistant/Tutor positions in the Computer Science and Engineering department for Academic Year 2026-2027. You will work with groups of students during class, facilitating in‑class discussions, and supporting students across numerous CSE courses such as Intro to CS, Data Structures, and Full Stack Web Development.

This role suits someone who is eager to teach and communicate clearly.