Learning Assistant/Remedial Tutor in Computer Science and Engineering: Summer 2026 (Anticipated)

Position overview

Position title: Learning Assistant/Remedial Tutor in Computer Science and 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: Summer Session A: 5/26/2026 - 7/2/26
Summer Session B: 6/22/2026 - 8/14/26
Summer Session C: 7/6/2026 - 8/14/26
Summer Session D: 5/26/2026 - 8/14/26

Position duration: Duration through Summer Session 2026

Application Window

Open date: March 18, 2026
Next review date: Wednesday, Apr 1, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Final date: Saturday, Aug 15, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Position description

The Computer Science and Engineering department in the School of Engineering anticipates hiring multiple instructional learning assistants/remedial tutors for the following courses for Summer 2026:

• CSE 005: Intro Computer Applications
• CSE 019: Introduction to Computing
• CSE 022: Intro to Programming
• CSE 024: Advanced Programming
• CSE 108: Full Stack Web Development
• 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, 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 are represented by the UAW-AFL-CIO.

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 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.
• Experience with computer programming.

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).
• Authorization to Release Information Form