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



Job description

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:


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.



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Refer to 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: .


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.


Fall Semester: 8/16/2025 – 12/31/2025

Spring Semester: 1/1/2026 – 5/15/2026

Academic Year: 8/16/2025 – 5/15/2026


If offered a position, you will be asked to provide acceptable I-9 documents for your appointment intake process.

Please refer to this for a list of acceptable documents you will be expected to provide.





Qualifications



Basic 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.







Required Skill Profession

Other Educational Instruction And Library Occupations



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