Learning Assistant/Tutor in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering: Academic Year 2026-2027 (Anticipated)

University of California - Merced; Merced (CA); Vor Ort; USD 32.000 - 46.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

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.

Qualifikationen

• 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.

Aufgaben

• 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.

Kenntnisse

Strong verbal and written comms

Teaching/mentoring

Active listening

Ausbildung

Undergraduate student at UC Merced

GPA 3.0 cumulative

Jobbeschreibung

Position overview

Position title: Learning Assistant/Tutor in Mechanical 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: Anticipated start date per below: 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

Most recent review date: Monday, Aug 24, 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 Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering department in the School of Engineering anticipates hiring multiple instructional learning assistants/tutors for the following courses for Academic Year 2026-2027:

• AE 001: Introduction to Aerospace Engineering (Fall 2026 only)
• AE 171: Aerospace Structures and Materials (Spring 2027 only)
• AE 172: Flight Dynamics and Control (Fall 2026 only)
• AE 173: Aerospace Propulsion (Spring 2027 only)
• AE 174: Aeroelasticity (Fall 2026 only)
• AE 175: Aerospace Design (Fall 2026 only)
• ENGR 57: Statics and Dynamics
• ENGR 65: Circuit Theory
• ENGR 120: Fluid Mechanics (Spring 2027 only)
• ENGR 130: Thermodynamics
• ENGR 135: Heat Transfer
• ENGR 151: Strength of Materials
• ENGR 193: Engineering Capstone Design I
• ENGR 194: Engineering Capstone Design II
• ENGR 270: Intro to Electron Microscopy
• ME 001: Intro to Mechanical Engr
• ME 021: Engineering Computing
• ME 120: Component Design
• ME 121: Introduction to Manufacturing (Spring 2027)
• ME 135: Finite Element Analysis (Spring 2027)
• AE/ME 136: Aerodynamics (Spring 2027)
• ME 137: Computer Aided Engineering
• ME 140: Vibration and Control
• ME 143: Unmanned Aerial Systems (Spring 2027 only)
• ME 144: Intro to Multi-body Dynamics (Fall 2026 only)
• ME 149: Novel Technologies in Agriculture (Spring 2027 only)
• ME 152: Digital Twins (Fall 2026 only)
• ME 190: Automotive Control Systems II (Fall 2026 only)
• ME 202: Transport Phenomena (Spring 2027 only)
• ME 210: Linear Multivariable Control (Spring 2027 only)
• ME 220: Continuum Mechanics (Spring 2027 only)
• ME 229: Tribology (Fall 2026 only)
• ME 231: Conduction Heat Transfer (Spring 2027 only)
• ME 244: Computational Multi-body Dynamics (Fall 2026 only)
• ME 254: Computational Fluid Dynamics (Fall 2026 only)
• ME 261: Energy Storage (Spring 2027 only)
• ME 280: Fractional Order Mechanics (Fall 2026 only)
• Other courses as needed

See catalog for course description.

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, 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 CaliforniaTutors are represented by the UAW-AFL-CIO.

Interested applicants should submit a 1) cover letter identifying the course(s) you are interested in being a Learning Assistant/Tutor for, 2) resume, and 3) 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/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 Office of the Registrar instructions webpage.

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 webpage 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/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.
• 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 to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment or discrimination, as defined by the employer.

Please complete, sign, and upload the required Authorization of Information Release to your application: Required Authorization of Information Release Form.

Additional links: UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy, the UC Anti-Discrimination Policy, and APM 035:

The University of California, Merced, is the newest of the University of California system's 10 campuses. Ranked as one of the best public universities in the nation by U.S. News and World Report and recently designated as an R1 institution by Carnegie, UC Merced is committed to innovation and excellence in research. With over 9,000 undergraduate and graduate students (Center of Institutional Effectiveness), UC Merced provides outstanding, inclusive educational opportunities to highly qualified students from the heart of California, the nation, and abroad. The campus has special connections to nearby Yosemite National Park; is on the cutting edge of sustainability in construction and design; and supports the economic development of Central California.

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.

As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements. This includes the University of California Policy on Vaccination Programs.

Job location

Merced, CA