Learning Assistant/Remedial Tutor in Electrical Engineering: Academic Year 2025-2026 (Anticipated)

Position Overview

Position title: Learning Assistant/Remedial Tutor in Electrical Engineering

Salary range: See Table 20 for the salary range for this position. A reasonable estimate for this position is $27.42 per hour.

Anticipated start: Anticipated Start Date varies by term:
Fall Semester: 8/16/2025 - 12/31/2025
Spring Semester: 1/1/2026 - 5/15/2026
Academic Year: 8/16/2025 - 5/15/2026

Position duration: Duration through Academic Year 2025-2026

Application Window
Open date: March 19, 2025
Most recent review date: Monday, Nov 17, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Final date: Sunday, May 31, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Position Description

The Electrical Engineering department in the School of Engineering anticipates hiring multiple instructional learning assistants/remedial tutors for the following courses for Academic Year 2025-2026:

• EE 001: Electrical Engineering Introduction
• EE 021: Introduction to Electrical Engineering Programming
• EE 060: Boolean Algebra and Digital Circuits
• EE 101: Electronic Circuit Design I
• EE 102: Signal Processing and Linear Systems
• EE 105: Semiconductor Devices
• EE 130: Electrical Machines
• EE 150: Digital Communication
• Other courses as needed

See catalog for course descriptions: https://catalog.ucmerced.edu/content.php?catoid=21&navoid=1993

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. http://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/labor/bargaining-units/bx/index.html

Interested applicants should submit a 1) cover letter identifying the course(s) you are interested in being a Learning Assistant/Remedial 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/Remedial Tutor for and are in good standing at the University with at least a 3.0 cumulative grade-point average (GPA).

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.

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 of Information Release

Apply link: https://aprecruit.ucmerced.edu/JPF01957

Help contact: soe-adminopservices@ucmerced.edu

Job location: Merced, CA