Learning Assistant / Remedial Tutor in Chemical and Materials Engineering : Academic Year 2025-2026 (Anticipated)

Position overview

Position title :

Learning Assistant / Remedial Tutor in Chemical and Materials Engineering

Salary range :

See Table 20 for the salary range for this position. A reasonable estimate for this position is $27.42 per hour.

Anticipated start :

Anticipated Start Date varies by term :

Fall Semester : 8 / 16 / 2025 - 12 / 31 / 2025

Spring Semester : 1 / 1 / 2026 - 5 / 15 / 2026

Academic Year : 8 / 16 / 2025 - 5 / 15 / 2026

Position duration :

Duration through Academic Year 2025-2026

Application Window

Open date : March 27, 2025

Most recent review date : Wednesday, Aug 6, 2025 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 : Friday, Mar 27, 2026 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 Chemical and Materials Engineering department in the School of Engineering anticipates hiring multiple instructional learning assistants / remedial tutors for the following courses for Academic Year 2025-2026 :

MSE 104 : Engineering Living Systems

MSE 113 : Materials Characterization

MSE 118 : Introduction to Nanotechnology and Nanoscience

MSE 152 : Materials Processing & Performance II : Materials Selection

MSE 162 : 3D Printing Research and Development

MSE 194 : Capstone Design

CHE 165 : Plastic Pollution

Other courses as needed

See catalog for course descriptions : (https : / / catalog.ucmerced.edu / content.php?catoid=21&navoid=1993 )

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 are represented by the UAW-AFL-CIO.

(http : / / ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu / labor / bargaining-units / bx / index.html )

Refer to Table 20 for the salary range for this position.

Interested applicants should submit a 1) cover letter identifying the course(s) you are interested in being a Learning Assistant / Remedial Tutor for, 2) resume, and 3) 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 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 : https : / / registrar.ucmerced.edu / services / transcripts#unofficial .

Appointments for AY 2025-2026 and / or Fall 2025 semester are reviewed around April, and for Spring 2026 semester are reviewed around October. Applications will be reviewed on a continuous basis and this job posting will remain open until February 2026 to accommodate upcoming course needs and new applicants.

Fall Semester : 8 / 16 / 2025 - 12 / 31 / 2025

Spring Semester : 1 / 1 / 2026 - 5 / 15 / 2026

Academic Year : 8 / 16 / 2025 - 5 / 15 / 2026

If offered a position, you will be asked to provide acceptable I-9 documents for your appointment intake process. Please refer to this webpage for a list of acceptable documents you will be expected to provide.

Qualifications

Basic qualifications

Preferred qualifications

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 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 : https : / / registrar.ucmerced.edu / services / transcripts#unofficial .

Authorization of Information Release - As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct, left a position during an investigation for alleged misconduct, or have filed an appeal with a previous employer.

"Misconduct" means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer.

Required Authorization of Information Release may be found here . Please complete, sign, and upload the required Authorization of Information Release to your application.

Apply link :

https : / / aprecruit.ucmerced.edu / JPF01963

Help contact : soe-adminopsservices@ucmerced.edu

About UC Merced

As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct.

"Misconduct" means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment or discrimination, as defined by the employer.

Required Authorization of Information Release may be found here . Please complete, sign, and upload the required Authorization of Information Release to your application.

Candidates must be eligible to work in the US. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Additional links : UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy , the UC Anti-Discrimination Policy , and APM 035 : Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment .

The University of California, Merced, is the newest of the University of California system's 10 campuses. Ranked as one of the best public universities in the nation by U.S. News and World Report and recently designated as an R1 institution by Carnegie, UC Merced is committed to innovation and excellence in research. With over 9,000 undergraduate and graduate students (https : / / cie.ucmerced.edu / analytics-hub / student-statistics ), UC Merced provides outstanding, inclusive educational opportunities to highly qualified students from the heart of California, the nation, and abroad. The campus has special connections to nearby Yosemite National Park; is on the cutting edge of sustainability in construction and design; and supports the economic development of Central California.

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.

As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and / or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements. This includes the University of California Policy on Vaccination Programs .

Job location

Merced, CA