Learning Assistant​/Remedial Tutor​/Tutor in Computer Science and Engineering: Academic Year 2026

Position overview

Position title: Learning Assistant/Remedial Tutor/Tutor in Computer Science and Engineering

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: Academic Year: 7/1/2026 - 6/30/2027
Fall Semester: 8/1/2026 - 12/31/2026
Spring Semester: 1/1/2027 - 5/31/2027

Position duration: Duration through Academic Year

Open date: May 6, 2026

Next review date: Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Thursday, May 6, 2027 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 Computer Science and Engineering department in the School of Engineering anticipates hiring multiple instructional learning assistants/remedial tutors/tutors for the following courses for Academic Year :

• CSE 001:
  Intro to Computer Science
• CSE 005:
  Intro Computer Applications
• CSE 015:
  Discrete Mathematics
• CSE 019:
  Introduction to Computing
• CSE 022:
  Intro to Programming
• CSE 024:
  Advanced Programming
• CSE 030:
  Data Structures
• CSE 031:
  Computer Organization
• CSE 100:
  Algorithm Design and Analysis
• CSE 107:
  Intro to Digital Image Process
• CSE 108:
  Full Stack Web Development
• CSE 111:
  Database Systems
• CSE 120:
  Software Engineering
• CSE 157:
  Signal Processing for IoT
• CSE 160:
  Computer Networks
• CSE 162:
  Mobile Computing
• CSE 180:
  Introduction to Robotics
• CSE 185:
  Intro to Computer Vision
• 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.

• 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 as a newly hired Learning Assistant.

• 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/Tutor for.
• 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.

• Experience with tutoring or mentoring.
• Experience with computer programming.

• 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 Assistant/Remedial Tutor for.
• Unofficial Transcript
  - Unofficial transcript confirming you have successfully completed and received a grade of 'B' or higher in the requested course or related course and are in good standing at the University with at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA. (Instructions to access the transcript can be followed at the provided link.)
• Authorization of Information Release
  - Required as a condition of employment. Must disclose if subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that misconduct was committed, or any appeal decisions. (Required Authorization of Information Release form must be completed, signed, and uploaded.)

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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.