"Lead Tutor for STEM Tutoring Hub, Sp 2026"

Position Overview

Position title: Non-Senate

Salary range: See Table 20 for the salary range for this position. A reasonable estimate for this position is $25.88 per hour.

Percent time: 25%

Anticipated start: 1/23/2026

Position duration: Academic Year

Application Window

Open date: January 5, 2026

Next review date: Friday, Jan 23, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time). Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Monday, Jan 26, 2026 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 Office of Undergraduate Education tutors will serve as learning assistants for Math, Bio, Physics, Chem, ENGR and CSE in an open tutoring center format. Tutors increase course proficiency by assisting students in finding their own answers to questions and helping them learning methods to solve problems independently. Support is structured to reinforce course material, with a focus on grasping the content of courses and building student capacity to be successful in future courses.

In addition, Lead Tutors will support the STEM Tutoring hub with the following:

• Planning and facilitating training activities for staff meetings,
• Researching and analyzing data to further the pedagogical development of tutors
• Mentoring fellow tutors and providing feedback in caring and constructive ways,
• Compiling, developing, and maintaining tutor resources,
• Assisting with the management and implementation of projects in support of the program's mission

Tutors are responsible for creating an inclusive learning environment, greeting students and explaining the functions of the learning centers to new students. Staff are responsible for reviewing and understanding the Employee Handbook, attending pedagogical training events, mentoring new tutors and ensuring compliance with Center procedures.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

• Knowledge of the STEM Tutoring Hub's day to day operations
• Overall GPA of 3.0
• Grades of B or higher earned in tutored, or equivalent
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work effectively with students of diverse backgrounds, age groups and learning needs
• Possess patience and interest in assisting students
• Strong grasp of course concepts

Completed Courses Required by Subject

• Math Tutoring: Math 12/22
• Chem Tutoring: Chem 100
• CSE Tutoring: CSE 24
• Physics Tutoring: Phys 9/19
• ENGR Tutoring: ENGR 57
• Bio Tutoring: Bio 110

Application Requirements

Document Requirements

• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
• Cover Letter - Please include the courses you are available to tutor.
• Unofficial Transcripts
• Work Availability
• 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 here. Please complete, sign, and upload the required Authorization of Information Release to your application.

Reference Requirements

1 required (contact information only)

Apply link: https://aprecruit.ucmerced.edu/JPF02044

Help contact: lcarrasco2@ucmerced.edu