English Course Reader & Grading Aide

University of California - Merced; California (MO); On-site; USD 2,893,000 - 3,050,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California, Merced is seeking Readers for English courses for Fall 2026 and Spring 2027. Readers will be responsible for grading and marking exams and problem sets according to provided rubrics.

Hours range from 50 to 100 per semester, with an anticipated start in September 2026. Applicants must be current students with a 3.0 GPA minimum, usually graduate students, but undergraduates may qualify. This is an hourly position based in Merced, CA.

Qualifications

• Reader must have at least a 3.0 GPA in prior work.
• Readers are usually graduate students; qualified undergraduates may be employed.
• Professional readers may be employed hourly for special needs.

Responsibilities

• Mark and grade problem sets, midterms and final exams using a rubric.
• Assist with marking in-class exercises as assigned.
• Provide coursework assistance to students during class periods.

Skills

GPA 3.0 requirement

Graduate student status

Undergraduate eligibility

Education

Graduate student status

Undergraduate student status

Job description

University of California, Merced is seeking Readers for English courses for Fall 2026 and Spring 2027. Readers will be responsible for grading and marking exams and problem sets according to provided rubrics.

Hours range from 50 to 100 per semester, with an anticipated start in September 2026. Applicants must be current students with a 3.0 GPA minimum, usually graduate students, but undergraduates may qualify. This is an hourly position based in Merced, CA.