Engineering Learning Assistant & Tutor (Remedial)

University of California - Merced; Merced (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California, Merced is seeking Learning Assistants/Remedial Tutors for Engineering Spark courses for Academic Year 2026-2027. Roles involve facilitating group discussions, attending instructor meetings, and completing trainings to support active learning in engineering.

Ideal candidates are undergraduates in good standing with a minimum GPA, possess strong communication skills, and are interested in teaching careers or deeper course content understanding.

Qualifications

• Desire to enhance instruction in engineering classes.
• Interest in integrating technology-mediated learning tools in engineering.
• 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/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.
• Experience with tutoring or mentoring.

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 enhance instruction

Technology-mediated learning tools

Undergraduate student at UC Merced

Grade of B or higher in course

Good standing with 3.0 GPA

Strong verbal and written skills

Awareness of learning styles

Time management and study strategies

Tutoring or mentoring experience

Job description

University of California, Merced is seeking Learning Assistants/Remedial Tutors for Engineering Spark courses for Academic Year 2026-2027. Roles involve facilitating group discussions, attending instructor meetings, and completing trainings to support active learning in engineering.

Ideal candidates are undergraduates in good standing with a minimum GPA, possess strong communication skills, and are interested in teaching careers or deeper course content understanding.