Teaching Assistant in Civil and Environmental Engineering/Engineering: AY 26-27, Includes Summe[...]

University of California - Merced; Merced (CA); On-site; USD 630,648 - 770,792; Part time

Job summary

A university is looking for a Teaching Assistant in Merced, California for the Academic Year 2026–2027. This position requires responsibilities such as grading, leading discussions, and holding office hours. Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in a related field, maintain a qualifying GPA, and be a registered UC Merced graduate student. The role offers a part-time contract during the academic year and may extend into the summer session.

Qualifications

• Must have passed an Oral English Proficiency Examination (if applicable).
• Maintenance of a qualifying grade point average.
• Academically eligible to hold the appointment.

Responsibilities

• Grade assignments and exams for courses.
• Lead discussion sections and hold office hours.
• Attend lectures as required.

Education

Bachelor's degree in the subject area or a related field

Job description

Position overview

Position title: Teaching Assistant

Salary range: See Table 18 for the salary range for this position. Salary is based on an annual full-time salary of $70,720.

Percent time: 25% – 50% during Fall & Spring semesters; up to 100% in summer session only.

Anticipated start: Summer 2026 – May 17, 2026; Fall 2026 – August 15, 2026; Spring 2027 – January 1, 2027.

Position duration: Duration may be up to one semester or a summer term.

Application Window

Open date: April 1, 2026

Next review date: Wednesday, Apr 15, 2026 at 11:59 pm (Pacific Time). Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Thursday, Apr 1, 2027 at 11:59 pm (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 Engineering anticipates hiring Teaching Assistants for lower- and upper-division courses for Academic Year 2026–2027, including Summer Session 2026, in the following disciplines:

• Civil/Environmental Engineering
• Engineering Fundamentals (courses may include Introduction to Materials, Statics and Dynamics, Circuit Theory, Thermodynamics, Heat Transfer, Strength of Materials, Spatial Analysis, Information Systems, etc.)

The Teaching Assistant will be responsible for grading, attending lectures, leading discussion sections when appropriate, and holding office hours.

Qualifications

1. Bachelor's degree in the subject area or a related field.
2. Maintenance of a qualifying grade point average.
3. Academically eligible to hold the appointment (as outlined in the Graduate Policies and Procedures Handbook).
4. Must be a registered UC Merced graduate student in full‑time residence (registered for 12 units per term for appointment; for summer appointment registered in 12 units in the previous term).
5. Must have passed an Oral English Proficiency Examination (if applicable).

Application Requirements

• Curriculum Vitae – Your most recently updated C.V.

• List of Subjects/Courses – List of subjects or courses eligible to teach based on academic or teaching experience (Optional).

• 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.

Apply link: JPF02132

Job location

Merced, CA

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.