"Learning Assistant/Remedial Tutor in the School of Engineering (Spark): Academic Year 2025-2026 (Anticipated)"

Position Overview

Position title: Learning Assistant/Remedial Tutor in the School of Engineering (Spark)

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

Percent time: Not yet provided

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: April 17, 2025
Most recent review date: Wednesday, Aug 6, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Final date: Tuesday, Mar 17, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Position Description

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

• SPARK 010 - CORNERSTONE ENGINEERING DESIGN (FORMERLY INCLUSIVE INNOVATION)
• 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

Refer to Table 20 for the salary range for this position.

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). To access your UCM unofficial transcript, please follow the instructions on the following webpage: https://registrar.ucmerced.edu/services/transcripts#unofficial.

Appointments for AY 2025-2026 and/or Fall 2025 semester are reviewed around April, and for Spring 2026 semester are reviewed around October. Applications will be reviewed on a continuous basis and this job posting will remain open until February 2026 to accommodate upcoming course needs and new applicants.

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). To access your UCM unofficial transcript, please follow the instructions on the following webpage: https://registrar.ucmerced.edu/services/transcripts#unofficial.
• Authorization of Information Release - 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, left a position during an investigation for alleged misconduct, or have filed an appeal with a previous employer. '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, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, 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.

Apply link: https://aprecruit.ucmerced.edu/JPF01967

Help contact: soe-adminopservices@ucmerced.edu

Job location: Merced, CA