Engineering Learning Assistant & Tutor (MAE)

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

Job summary

The University of California, Merced is seeking Learning Assistants/Tutors for Mechanical Engineering courses for Academic Year 2026-2027. Responsibilities include guiding groups, promoting active learning, and attending instructor/TAs meetings.

Candidates should be undergraduate students with strong communication skills and a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Open for Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 courses; recruitment is ongoing through May 2027.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled as an undergraduate student at UC Merced.
• Grade of "B" or higher in the course or related course you are requesting to be a Learning Assistant/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.
• Working as a newly hired Learning Assistant requires you to participate in trainings and a teaching seminar course.

Skills

Strong verbal and written comms

Teaching/mentoring

Active listening

Education

Undergraduate student at UC Merced

GPA 3.0 cumulative

Job description

The University of California, Merced is seeking Learning Assistants/Tutors for Mechanical Engineering courses for Academic Year 2026-2027. Responsibilities include guiding groups, promoting active learning, and attending instructor/TAs meetings.

Candidates should be undergraduate students with strong communication skills and a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Open for Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 courses; recruitment is ongoing through May 2027.