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

Learning Assistant/Remedial Tutor/Tutor in Computer Science and Engineering:
Academic Year  (Anticipated)

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

Most recent review date: Wednesday, Jun 10, 2026 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: 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.

Position description

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.

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/Tutors are represented by the UAW-AFL-CIO.

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/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.
• Experience with computer programming.

Application Requirements

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 Assistant/Remedial Tutor for.
• Unofficial Transcript
  - 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…