STEM Instructional Learning Assistant & Undergraduate Tutor

University of California Merced; Merced (CA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

University of California Merced is seeking an Instructional Learning Assistant to support students in STEM courses. You will facilitate in-class discussions, guide groups, and provide one-on-one assistance during office hours under faculty supervision.

The role helps you learn teaching methods, work with graduate students and instructors, and is designed for undergraduates aiming to pursue teaching careers. Training includes a pedagogy course.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled as an undergraduate student at UC Merced.
• Completed the assigned course with a B or higher.
• GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Awareness of 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 material.
• Work one-on-one with the students and hold office hours.
• Attend weekly meetings with course instructor and TAs to prepare for sessions.
• Participate in mandatory one-hour long weekly meetings with the instructor of record.
• Register for the Instructional Learning Assistant Pedagogy Course, anticipated to meet once per week. Location/Day/Time TBD.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Listening

Time management

Organizational skills

Education

Undergraduate student at UC Merced

GPA 3.0 or higher

Course completed with B or higher

Job description

University of California Merced is seeking an Instructional Learning Assistant to support students in STEM courses. You will facilitate in-class discussions, guide groups, and provide one-on-one assistance during office hours under faculty supervision.

The role helps you learn teaching methods, work with graduate students and instructors, and is designed for undergraduates aiming to pursue teaching careers. Training includes a pedagogy course.