"Learning Assistant/Remedial Tutor in Chemical and Materials Engineering: Academic Year 2025-2026 (Anticipated)"

Position overview

Position title: Learning Assistant/Remedial Tutor in Chemical and Materials 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 27, 2025
Most recent review date: Wednesday, Aug 6, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Final date: Friday, Mar 27, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Position description

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

• MSE 104: Engineering Living Systems
• MSE 113: Materials Characterization
• MSE 118: Introduction to Nanotechnology and Nanoscience
• MSE 152: Materials Processing & Performance II: Materials Selection
• MSE 162: 3D Printing Research and Development
• MSE 194: Capstone Design
• CHE 165: Plastic Pollution
• 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).
• Authorization of Information Release - As a condition of employment...

Apply link: https://aprecruit.ucmerced.edu/JPF01963

Help contact: soe-adminopsservices@ucmerced.edu

Job location
Merced, CA