Position overview
Position title: Learning Assistant/Tutor
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: Mid-Late August 2026
Review timeline: Throughout the Fall 2026 and/or Spring 2027 semesters
Position duration: Throughout the Fall 2026 and/or Spring 2027 semesters
Application Window
Open date: July 13, 2026
Next review date: Monday, Jul 20, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Final date: Monday, Mar 1, 2027 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Position description
The Economics & Business Management department in the School of Social Sciences, Humanities and Arts anticipates hiring instructional learning assistant(s)/tutor(s) for the following course(s) for Fall 2026 and/or Spring 2027:
ECON 001: Introduction to Economics
Other courses as needed
The academic focus of this position is quantitative literacy, with lower-division statistics courses in SSHA. An Instructional Learning Assistant works with groups of students on challenging course materials during class time. This undergraduate student will have recently and successfully completed the course and works as a bridge between students and faculty. An Instructional Learning Assistant is responsible for interacting with students and managing in-class discussions. This job is ideal for someone who is a good listener and communicator, wants to help others learn, and is interested in: learning more about teaching and/or pursuing a career in teaching, engaging course content more deeply, and working with graduate students and faculty to transform classrooms into active learning opportunities.
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.
- Participate in trainings and a teaching seminar course offered by the Center for Teaching and Learning
The University of California Tutors are represented by the UAW-AFL-CIO
Interested applicants should submit a 1) cover letter identifying the course(s) you are interested in being a Learning Assistant/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/Tutor for and are in good standing at the University with at least a 3.0 cumulative grade-point average (GPA).
Qualifications
Basic qualifications
- Currently enrolled as an undergraduate student at UC Merced
- Has completed course assigned and earned a B or higher
- GPA 3.0 or higher
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
Preferred qualifications
- Experience with tutoring or mentoring
- Interested in pursuing a teaching career
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