Instructional Learning Assistants/Undergraduate Remedial Tutors Spring 2026

Position overview Position title: Instructional Learning Assistant/Undergraduate Remedial Tutor - Spring 2026 Salary range: See Table 20 for the salary range for this position. A reasonable estimate for this position is $28.52 per hour. Percent time: up to 50% Anticipated start: 1/15/2026 Review timeline: Nov.12, 2025 - January 4, 2026 Position duration: Spring 2026 Application Window Open date: October 22, 2025 Next review date: Sunday, Jan 4, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee. Final date: Sunday, Jan 4, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Applications will continue to be accepted until this date. Position description An Instructional Learning Assistant works with groups of students on challenging course materials during class time. This undergraduate student has recently taken the course they will be working in and works as a bridge between students and faculty. An Instructional Learning Assistant is responsible for interacting with students and managing in class discussions. 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 material * Work one-on-one with the students and hold office hours * Attend weekly meetings with course instructor and TAs to prepare for sessions * Working as a newly-hired LA requires you to participate in trainings and a teaching seminar course: PHYSICS-173 - Teaching for Learning: Instructional Learning Assistant Pedagogy Course - Mondays 4:30pm Spring 2026 LA-Supported Courses Include: * MATH 005: Preparatory Calculus * MATH 021: Calculus I for Physical Sciences and Engineering * MATH 022: Calculus II for Physical Sciences and Engineering * BIO 011: Introduction to Molecular Biology * BIO 012: Introduction to Organismal Biology * CHEM 001: Preparatory Chemistry * CHEM 002: General Chemistry I * CHEM 010: General Chemistry II and CHEM 010: Honors * PHYS 003: Solar Systems * PHYS 008: Introductory Physics I for Physical Sciences * PHYS 009: Introductory Physics II for Physical Sciences * PHYS 018: Introductory Physics I for Biological Sciences * PHYS 019: Introductory Physics II for Biological Sciences Qualifications Basic qualifications Desire to help students succeed Currently enrolled as an undergraduate student at UC Merced Has completed course assigned and earned a B or higher GPA 3.0 or higher Strong verbal and written communication skills Awareness and sensitivity to individual learning styles and student needs Ability to apply study strategies, organizational skills, & time management in sessions Preferred qualifications Experience with tutoring or mentoring Interested in pursuing a teaching career Application Requirements Document requirements Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated CV or resume. Cover Letter - Please include the following in your cover letter: UC Merced Student ID Have you previously worked as LA at this program? If yes, what semester and for what courses? Why would you like to become a Learning Assistant? What motivated you to apply for this position? Which course/s are you interested in assisting (see list under "Job Description")? You may choose more than one but, please, include a ranking of preference. Briefly describe an experience in which you helped someone learn something. This could be in any context: related to study groups, hobbies, at work, sports, home, etc. Unofficial Transcript - Your most recently updated UC Merced unofficial transcript. Make sure your name appears on the transcript. Weekly Schedule Spring 2026 - If available, you may choose to provide a weekly schedule showing your available hours to work as LA during Spring 2026. (Optional) Authorization to Release Information Form - 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. Reference requirements2-4 required (contact information only)None Apply link: https://aprecruit.ucmerced.edu/JPF02037 Help contact: pgueorguieva@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 possess valid authorization to work in the United States. UC Merced is not currently able to sponsor individuals residing outside the United States who would require a new H-1B visa for employment. Applicants who do not hold valid U.S. work authorization are presently ineligible 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, California