Graduate Teaching Assistant — Lab & Discussion

University of California - Merced; Merced (CA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

University of California, Merced seeks Teaching Assistants for Academic Year 2026-2027, including Summer Session 2026. TAs conduct labs/discussions, attend lectures, proctor exams, and grade assignments under supervision. Must be a BS holder and a full-time graduate student at UC Merced, with GPA requirements.

Position supports up to 50% time Fall/Spring, up to 100% in Summer; recruitment remains open until filled.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in the subject area or a related field; must be a registered UC Merced graduate student in full-time residence.
• Maintain a qualifying GPA as outlined in Graduate Policies and Procedures Handbook.
• Enrollment requirements: 12 units in first semester and subsequent semesters; continued progress toward degree.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assigned laboratory and/or discussion sections.
• Attend lectures, lab and TA meetings; proctor exams for related courses;
• Grade homework and schedule at least two fixed office hours per week; perform other instructional duties as needed.

Education

Bachelor of Science degree

Graduate student, full-time residence

GPA 3.0 minimum

Enrollment 12 units first semester

Enrollment 12 units each semester

Maintain GPA in courses

Job description

University of California, Merced seeks Teaching Assistants for Academic Year 2026-2027, including Summer Session 2026. TAs conduct labs/discussions, attend lectures, proctor exams, and grade assignments under supervision. Must be a BS holder and a full-time graduate student at UC Merced, with GPA requirements.

Position supports up to 50% time Fall/Spring, up to 100% in Summer; recruitment remains open until filled.