Learning Assistant/Remedial Tutor/Tutor in Electrical Engineering: Academic Year 2026-2027 (Ant[...]

University of California - Merced; Merced (CA); On-site; USD 32,413 - 46,164; Part time

Job summary

The University of California - Merced is hiring Learning Assistants/Tutors for Electrical Engineering courses for the Academic Year 2026-2027. Applicants should be undergraduate students at UC Merced, with a GPA of at least 3.0 and a grade of 'B' or higher in relevant courses.

This role involves facilitating discussions during lectures, attending meetings with instructors, and participating in training. Interested candidates must submit a cover letter, resume, and unofficial transcript.

Qualifications

• Desire to enhance instruction in engineering classes.
• Interest in technology-mediated learning tools in engineering.
• Good standing at UC Merced with GPA of at least 3.0.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate discussion with students in lectures.
• Attend weekly meetings with instructors and TAs.
• Participate in training and a teaching seminar course.

Skills

Verbal and written communication skills

Ability to apply study strategies

Organizational skills

Time management

Sensitivity to learning styles

Education

Currently enrolled undergraduate student at UC Merced

Grade of 'B' or higher in relevant courses

Job description

Position overview

Position title: Learning Assistant/Remedial Tutor/Tutor in Electrical Engineering

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. 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.

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 of May 12, 2026 will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

Position description

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

• EE 001: Electrical Engineering Introduction
• EE 005: Designing and Building Electrical Engineering Systems
• EE 021: Introduction to Electrical Engineering Programming
• EE 060: Digital Systems Design
• EE 065: Electrical Circuit Theory
• EE 101: Electronic Circuit Design I
• EE 102: Signal Processing and Linear Systems
• EE 105: Semiconductor Devices
• EE 115: Electromagnetics and Applications
• EE 120: AC and RF Circuit Analysis
• EE 122: Introduction to Control Systems
• EE 131: Power Electronics
• EE 140: Microcontroller Architecture and Embedded Systems
• EE 160: Electric Power Systems
• Other courses as needed

A Learning Assistant works with groups of students on challenging course materials during class time. Key responsibilities include:

• 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 as a newly hired Learning Assistant.

Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, and unofficial transcript confirming completion and a grade of "B" or higher in the requested course and a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0.

Qualifications

Basic qualifications:

• 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 requested.
• 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.

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience with tutoring or mentoring.

Application requirements

Documents required:

• 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 completion of the requested course with a grade of "B" or higher and a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0.
• 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.

Apply at: https://aprecruit.ucmerced.edu/JPF02125

Help contact: [e-mail]

Equal Opportunity Employer

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.