Physics & Natural Sciences TA — Lab & Discussion

University of California - Merced; Merced (CA); On-site; USD 64,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California - Merced invites applications for Teaching Assistant roles for AY 2026‑2027 (incl. Summer Session 2026). TAs conduct labs or discussions, attend lectures, proctor exams, grade work, and hold weekly office hours under supervision.

Applicants must hold a Bachelor of Science in the field and be a registered UC Merced graduate student in full‑time residence with a minimum GPA as required. Open date is 13 April 2026; final date is 13 April 2027.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in the subject area; Must be a registered UC Merced graduate student in full-time residence.
• For incoming graduate students: Enrollment in at least 12 units throughout the first semester.
• For continuing graduate students: Enrollment in at least 12 units in the current semester; GPA requirements.

Responsibilities

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

Education

Bachelor of Science degree in the subject area

Registered UC Merced graduate student in full-time residence

Job description

University of California - Merced invites applications for Teaching Assistant roles for AY 2026‑2027 (incl. Summer Session 2026). TAs conduct labs or discussions, attend lectures, proctor exams, grade work, and hold weekly office hours under supervision.

Applicants must hold a Bachelor of Science in the field and be a registered UC Merced graduate student in full‑time residence with a minimum GPA as required. Open date is 13 April 2026; final date is 13 April 2027.