Learning Assistant/Tutor in Civil and Environmental Engineering: Academic Year 2026-2027; Anticipated
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Education / Teaching
Academic, University Professor, Tutoring
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position overview
Position title:
Learning Assistant/Tutor in Civil & Environmental 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:
Tuesday, Sep 1, 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.
The Civil and Environmental Engineering department in the School of Engineering anticipates hiring multiple instructional learning assistants/tutors for the following courses for Academic Year :
- CEE 010:
Surveying and Geomatics Fundamentals, Equipment, Methods, and Applications - CEE 020:
Introduction to Civil and Environmental Engineering - CEE 100:
Civil Engineering for Sustainable Systems - CEE 110:
Engineering Hydrology - CEE 120:
Strength and Sustainability of Materials - CEE 130:
Meteorology and Air Pollution - CEE 165:
Structural Analysis - CEE 176:
Water and Wastewater Treatment - CEE 183:
Field Methods in Subsurface Hydrology - CEE 193:
Civil and Environmental Engineering Capstone Design - ENGR 057:
Statics and Dynamics - ENGR 120:
Fluid Mechanics - ENGR 155:
Engineering Economic Analysis - ENGR 180:
Spatial Analysis and Modeling - 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.
- Working as a newly hired Learning Assistant requires you to participate in trainings and a teaching seminar course.
The University of California Tutors are represented by the UAW-AFL-CIO.
If offered a position, you will be asked to provide acceptable I-9 documents for your appointment intake process. Please refer to the Form I-9 Acceptable Documents 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/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.
- Experience with tutoring or mentoring.
- Cirriculum 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/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 - Authorization of Information Release
- As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if…
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