Learning Assistant​/Remedial Tutor​/Tutor in Bioengineering: Academic Year 2026-2027; Anticipated

Position overview

Position title: Learning Assistant/Remedial Tutor/Tutor in Bioengineering

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 .

The Bioengineering department in the School of Engineering anticipates hiring multiple instructional learning assistants/remedial tutors/tutors for the following courses for Academic Year :

• BIOE 021:
  Introduction to Computing with Python
• ENGR 030:
  Introduction to Conservation Principles in Engineering
• ENGR 080:
  Statistical Modeling and Data Analysis
• BIOE 130:
  Biothermodynamics
• BIOE 140:
  Biomolecular Engineering
• BIOE 145:
  Bioprocess Engineering
• Other courses as needed

See catalog for course descriptions.

A Learning Assistant works with groups of students on challenging course materials during class time. You will play a crucial role in contributing to the experience of students in engineering. The learning assistant will help students in actively learning in classrooms by managing in-class discussions and promoting interaction among students. This role is suitable for someone who is a good listener and communicator, is interested 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 the course instructor and TAs to prepare for sessions.
• Participate in trainings and a teaching seminar as part of the onboarding for newly hired Learning Assistants.

Basic qualifications

• A desire to enhance instruction in engineering classes.
• Interest in the 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 GPA.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Aware of and sensitive 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 CV/resume.
• Cover Letter – Identifying the course(s) you are interested in for the Learning Assistant/Remedial Tutor role.
• Unofficial Transcript – Confirming you have completed and earned a grade of "B" or higher in the relevant course with at least a 3.0 GPA; instructions for accessing the unofficial transcript are provided by the Registrar.
• Authorization of Information Release – As a condition of employment, the finalist must disclose any misconduct determinations within the last seven years and understand the definitions of misconduct as defined by the employer.
• Authorization to Release Information Form – As a condition of employment, the finalist may need to disclose if they have any final administrative or judicial decisions regarding misconduct within the last seven years.

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