Sociology Teaching Assistant / Fellow — Lead Discussions

University of California - Merced; Merced (CA); On-site; USD 71,000 - 84,000; Part time

Job summary

The School of Social Sciences, Humanities and Arts at the University of California, Merced invites applications for Teaching Assistant and Teaching Fellow positions for lower- and upper-division Sociology courses in Academic Year 2026-2027, including Summer Session 2026. The roles involve grading, attending lectures, leading discussion sections when appropriate, and holding office hours.

Appointment criteria and graduate-student eligibility are specified in the posted qualifications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in the subject area or related field.
• Maintaining a qualifying grade point average.
• Academically eligible to hold the appointment per UC Merced policies.
• Must be a registered UC Merced graduate student in full-time residence.
• Must have passed an Oral English Proficiency Examination (if applicable).

Responsibilities

• Grade assignments and participate in lectures as required.
• Lead discussion sections when appropriate and hold office hours.
• Meet appointment criteria as outlined in the UC Merced appointment policy.

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Qualifying GPA maintained

Registered UC Merced graduate student in full-time residence

Oral English Proficiency Examination (if applicable)

Job description

The School of Social Sciences, Humanities and Arts at the University of California, Merced invites applications for Teaching Assistant and Teaching Fellow positions for lower- and upper-division Sociology courses in Academic Year 2026-2027, including Summer Session 2026. The roles involve grading, attending lectures, leading discussion sections when appropriate, and holding office hours.

Appointment criteria and graduate-student eligibility are specified in the posted qualifications.