Instructional Learning Assistants/Undergraduate Remedial Tutors/Tutors Fall 2026

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 Participate in mandatory one-hour long weekly meetings with the instructor of record. Working as a newly-hired LA requires you to participate in trainings and a teaching seminar course: o Physics LAs

• Phys 173 (CRN 32325)
• time and location TBD o Math, Chem, Bio LAs
• Math173 (CRN 33013)
• Teaching for

Learning:

Instructional Learning Assistant Pedagogy Course

• Mondays 4:30-5:45 pm;

COB1-282

Fall 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 Fall 2026
• If available, you may choose to provide a weekly schedule showing your available hours to work as LA during Fall 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 at the linked page . Please complete, sign, and upload the required Authorization of Information Release to your application. Reference requirements 2-4 required (contact information only) None 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. Please complete, sign, and upload the required Authorization of Information Release to your application: Required Authorization of Information Release Form . 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 (Center of Institutional Effectiveness), 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