Reader in Writing Studies: Grading & Student Support

University of California Merced; California (MO); On-site; USD 29,000 - 31,000; Part time

Job summary

UC Merced seeks Reader(s) in Writing Study courses for Fall 2026 and Spring 2027. Responsibilities include marking problem sets and exams based on a rubric, assisting with in-class exercises, and supporting students during class as directed by the instructor.

Applicants must be a student in good standing with at least a 3.0 GPA and have earned a B or better in related courses. Graduate students are preferred, but qualified undergraduates may be employed; it's an hourly position.

Qualifications

• Reader will be a student in good standing with at least a 3.0 GPA and should have taken and received at least a B in related course.
• Readers are usually graduate students, but qualified undergraduates may be employed; hourly basis only for non-enrolled staff.

Responsibilities

• Mark and grade problem sets, midterms, and a final exam using the provided rubric.
• Assist with marking in-class exercises and provide coursework help during class as directed by the instructor.

Skills

Grading

Student support

Job description

UC Merced seeks Reader(s) in Writing Study courses for Fall 2026 and Spring 2027. Responsibilities include marking problem sets and exams based on a rubric, assisting with in-class exercises, and supporting students during class as directed by the instructor.

Applicants must be a student in good standing with at least a 3.0 GPA and have earned a B or better in related courses. Graduate students are preferred, but qualified undergraduates may be employed; it's an hourly position.