Learning Assistant/Remedial Tutor/Tutor in Bioengineering: Academic Year 2026-2027 (Anticipated)

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

Job summary

University of California, Merced is seeking Learning Assistants/Remedial Tutors/Tutors for Bioengineering courses for Academic Year 2026-2027. The role supports students in BIOE 021, ENGR 030, ENGR 080, BIOE 130, BIOE 140, BIOE 145, and other courses as needed, fostering active learning during class sessions.

The Learning Assistant will lead discussions, attend instructor meetings, and engage in trainings to develop teaching skills, contributing to improved classroom experiences and student

Qualifications

• Desire to enhance instruction in engineering classes.
• Interest in integrating technology-mediated learning tools.
• Currently enrolled as an undergraduate student at UC Merced.
• Grade of B or higher in the course or related course for which you request TA duties.
• At least 3.0 GPA.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Awareness of different learning styles and needs.
• Ability to apply study strategies and time management in sessions.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate discussion with groups of students to help learn materials.
• Attend weekly meetings with course instructor and TAs to prepare sessions.
• Participate in trainings and a teaching seminar course.

Skills

Tutoring

Communication

Student engagement

Teaching assistance

Education

Undergraduate student at UC Merced

Job description

Position overview

Position title: Learning Assistant/Remedial Tutor/Tutor in Bioengineering

Salary range: See Table 20 for the salary range for this position. A reasonable estimate for this position is $28.52 per hour.

Anticipated start: Academic Year: 7/1/2026 - 6/30/2027

Academic Year: 8/1/2026 - 12/31/2026

Fall Semester: 8/1/2026 - 12/31/2026

Spring Semester: 1/1/2027 - 5/31/2027

Position duration: Duration through Academic Year 2026-2027

Application Window

Open date: May 6, 2026

Most recent review date: Thursday, Aug 27, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled.

Final date: Thursday, May 6, 2027 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

Position description

The Bioengineering department in the School of Engineering anticipates hiring multiple instructional learning assistants/remedial tutors/tutors for the following courses for Academic Year 2026-2027:

• BIOE 021: Introduction to Computing with Python
• ENGR 030: Introduction to Conservation Principles in Engineering
• ENGR 080: Statistical Modeling and Data Analysis
• BIOE 130: Biothermodynamics
• BIOE 140: Biomolecular Engineering
• BIOE 145: Bioprocess Engineering
• Other courses as needed

See catalog for course descriptions

A Learning Assistant works with groups of students on challenging course materials during class time. As a Learning Assistant, you will play a crucial role in contributing to the experience of students in engineering. The learning assistant will be responsible for helping students in actively learning in classrooms by managing in‑class discussions and promoting interaction among students. This job is ideal for someone who is a good listener and communicator, wants to help others learn, is interested in learning more about teaching and/or pursuing a career in teaching, wants to learn course content more deeply, and wants to work with graduate students and faculty to transform STEM classrooms.

Key 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.

The University of California Remedial Tutors/Tutors are represented by the UAW-AFL-CIO.

Appointments for AY 2026-2027 and/or Fall 2026 semester are reviewed around April, and for Spring 2027 semester are reviewed around October. Applications will be reviewed on a continuous basis and this job posting will remain open until May 2027 to accommodate upcoming course needs and new applicants.

Academic Year: 7/1/2026 - 6/30/2027

Fall Semester: 8/1/2026 - 12/31/2026

Spring Semester: 1/1/2027 - 5/31/2027

If offered a position, you will be asked to provide acceptable I-9 documents for your appointment intake process. Please refer to the Form I-9 Acceptable Documents for a list of acceptable documents you will be expected to provide.

Qualifications

Basic 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 "B" or higher in the course or related course you are requesting to be a Learning Assistant/Remedial Tutor/Tutor for.
• Are in good standing at the University with at least a 3.0 cumulative grade-point average (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.

Preferred qualifications

• Experience with tutoring or mentoring.

Application Requirements

Document requirements

• Curriculum Vitae/Resume - Your most recently updated C.V./resume.
• Cover Letter - Cover letter identifying the course(s) you are interested in being a Learning Assistant/Remedial Tutor for.
• Unofficial Transcript - Unofficial transcript confirming you have successfully completed and received a grade of "B" or higher in the course or related course you are requesting to be a Learning Assistant/Remedial Tutor for and are in good standing at the University with at least a 3.0 cumulative grade-point average (GPA). To access your UCM unofficial transcript, please follow the instructions on the following webpage: https://registrar.ucmerced.edu/services/transcripts#unofficial.
• Authorization of Information Release - As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct, left a position during an investigation for alleged misconduct, or have filed an appeal with a previous employer. "Misconduct" means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer. Required Authorization of Information Release may be found here. Please complete, sign, and upload the required Authorization of Information Release to your application.
• Authorization to Release Information Form - As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct. "Misconduct" means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment or discrimination, as defined by the employer. Required Authorization of Information Release may be found at the linked page. Please complete, sign, and upload the required Authorization of Information Release to your application.

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About UC Merced

As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct.

"Misconduct" means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited