Engineering Learning Assistant for ChemE & Materials

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

Job summary

University of California, Merced is seeking a Learning Assistant/Tutor for Chemical and Materials Engineering to support students in a variety of ENGR courses on campus. You will help groups of students engage with material, guide in-class discussions, and promote active learning under the supervision of faculty and graduate TAs.

Ideal candidates are undergraduates at UC Merced with strong communication, a minimum 3.0 GPA, and a desire to improve instructional techniques.

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 Learning Assistant/Remedial Tutor/Tutor for.
• 3.0+ GPA and good standing at UC Merced.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Awareness of varied learning styles and student needs.
• Ability to apply study strategies 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 TAs to prepare for sessions.
• Participate in trainings and a teaching seminar course as part of onboarding.

Skills

Tutoring

Communication

Listening

Education

Undergraduate student at UC Merced

Job description

University of California, Merced is seeking a Learning Assistant/Tutor for Chemical and Materials Engineering to support students in a variety of ENGR courses on campus. You will help groups of students engage with material, guide in-class discussions, and promote active learning under the supervision of faculty and graduate TAs.

Ideal candidates are undergraduates at UC Merced with strong communication, a minimum 3.0 GPA, and a desire to improve instructional techniques.