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

Open date: March 27, 2025

Most recent review date: Wednesday, Aug 6, 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: Friday, Mar 27, 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.

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 :

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: ((Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).)

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 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: .

Appointments for AY  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.

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.

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…