Reader in Physics / Natural Sciences: AY 26-27

University of California Merced; Merced (CA); On-site; USD 28,929 - 31,684; Full time

Job summary

University of California, Merced is seeking Readers for the Physics Department to support grading duties for the 2026-2027 academic year. The Reader works under the instructor and Teaching Assistants, with a typical workload capped at 18 hours per week.

Applicants must be active UC Merced students in good standing with a minimum 3.0 GPA and are required to submit undergraduate transcripts. The position is represented by the UAW-AFL-CIO.

Qualifications

• Must be an active UC Merced student in good standing with at least a B Grade.
• Maintain at least a 3.0 GPA from previous academic work.
• Submit Undergraduate Transcript (unofficial acceptable) as part of the application.

Responsibilities

• Grade homework, quizzes and tests as needed.
• Work with instructor/Teaching Assistants during grading.
• Work up to a maximum of 18 hours per week.

Skills

Grading

Education

UC Merced student

Job description

Position overview

Position title: Reader

Salary range: See Table 18 for the salary range for this position. A reasonable estimate for this position is $21.22 - $22.14 per hour.

Anticipated start: Fall - August, 2026 Spring - January 2027

Application Window

Open date: July 27, 2026

Next review date: Friday, Aug 14, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time). Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Friday, Jul 9, 2027 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time). Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

Position description

The School of Natural Sciences anticipates hiring Readers for Academic Year 2026-2027 for the Physics Department.

The Reader will be responsible for grading homework, quizzes and tests as needed. The Reader will work closely with the instructor and/or Teaching Assistants when grading. It is anticipated that readers will work up to a maximum of 18 hours per week.

Interested applicants are required to submit a copy of undergraduate transcripts.

The University of California Readers are represented by the UAW-AFL-CLO

Basic qualifications

The Reader must be an active UC Merced student in good standing and have successfully completed course or related course he/she is appointed to as a reader with at least a B Grade. Readers should have maintained at least a 3.0 grade-point average in their previous academic work.

Application requirements

Document requirements

• Transcripts - Copy of Undergraduate Transcript (can be unofficial)
• 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.

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: Affi

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, CA

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