Learning Assistant​/Remedial Tutor in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering: Summer ; Anticipated

Learning Assistant/Remedial Tutor in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering:
Summer 2026 (Anticipated)

University of California Merced

Position title: Learning Assistant/Remedial Tutor in Mechanical Engineering

Salary range: See Table 20 for the salary range for this position. A reasonable estimate is $28.52 per hour.

Anticipated start: Summer Session A: 5/26/2026 - 7/2/2026, Summer Session B: 6/22/2026 - 8/14/2026, Summer Session C: 7/6/2026 - 8/14/2026, Summer Session D: 5/26/2026 - 8/14/2026

Position duration: Duration through Summer Session 2026

Open date: March 18, 2026

Final date: Saturday, Aug 15, 2026 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 Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering department anticipates hiring multiple instructional learning assistants/remedial tutors for the following courses for Summer 2026:

• ENGR 065:
  Circuit Theory
• ENGR 120:
  Fluid Mechanics
• ENGR 130:
  Thermodynamics
• ME 021:
  Engineering Computing
• ME 120:
  Component Design
• ME 137:
  Computer Aided Engineering
• Other courses as needed

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 actively learn in classrooms by managing in‑class discussions and promoting interaction among students. This position is ideal for someone who is a good listener and communicator, wants to help others learn, is interested in teaching, wants to learn course content more deeply, and desires to work with graduate students and faculty to transform STEM classrooms.

• Facilitate discussion with groups of students in lecture by asking questions to help students learn the material.
• Attend weekly meetings with the course instructor and teaching assistants to prepare for sessions.
• Participate in trainings and a teaching seminar course.

The University of California Remedial Tutors are represented by the UAW‑AFL‑CIO.

• 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 wish to assist in and at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA.
• Good standing at the university.
• 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.

• Experience with tutoring or mentoring.

• Curriculum Vitae/Resume.
• Cover Letter identifying the course(s) you are interested in.
• Unofficial transcript confirming a B or higher in the requested course and a minimum 3.0 GPA.
• Authorization to Release Information Form. As a condition of employment, you must disclose any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining misconduct.

Please complete, sign, and upload the required Authorization of Information Release to your application.

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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.

Candidates must possess valid authorization to work in the United States. UC Merced is not currently able to sponsor individuals residing outside the United States who would require a new H‑1B visa for employment. Applicants who do not hold valid U.S. work authorization are ineligible for this position.

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