Learning Assistant/Remedial Tutor
Company: University of California - Merced
Location: Merced
Posted on: May 3, 2025
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Job Description:
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
Review timeline:
Not yet provided
Position duration:
Duration through Academic Year 2025-2026
Application Window
Open date: April 17, 2025
Most recent review date: Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific
Time)
Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the
search committee if the position has not yet been filled.
Final date: Tuesday, Mar 17, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but
those received after the review date will only be considered if the
position has not yet been filled.
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.
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
webpage 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.
Application Requirements
Document requirements
"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
About UC Merced
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.
Additional links: UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy,
the UC Anti-Discrimination Policy, and APM 035: Affirmative Action
and Nondiscrimination in Employment.
The University of California, Merced, is the newest of the
University of California system's 10 campuses. Ranked as one of the
best public universities in the nation by U.S. News and World
Report and recently designated as an R1 institution by Carnegie, UC
Merced is committed to innovation and excellence in research. With
over 9,000 undergraduate and graduate students
(https://cie.ucmerced.edu/analytics-hub/student-statistics), UC
Merced provides outstanding, inclusive educational opportunities to
highly qualified students from the heart of California, the nation,
and abroad. The campus has special connections to nearby Yosemite
National Park; is on the cutting edge of sustainability in
construction and design; and supports the economic development of
Central California.
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All
qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment
without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation,
gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected
veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal
law.
As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all
applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining
agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or
local government directives may impose additional requirements.
This includes the University of California Policy on Vaccination
Programs.
Job location
Merced, CA
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