Teaching Assistant – Materials Science & Engineering

University of California - Merced; Merced (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of California, Merced invites applications for Teaching Assistant positions in the School of Engineering for Academic Year 2026-2027, including Summer Session 2026. TAs will grade, attend lectures, lead discussion sections where appropriate, and hold office hours to support student learning.

Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree in the subject area or related field, maintain the required GPA, and be a registered UC Merced graduate student in full-time residence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in the subject area or related field.
• Maintain a qualifying GPA as required.
• Eligible to hold UC Merced appointment per Graduate Policies and Procedures Handbook.
• Must be a registered UC Merced graduate student in full-time residence (12 units per term).
• Must have Oral English Proficiency (if applicable).

Responsibilities

• Grading assignments and exams.
• Attend lectures and lead discussion sections when appropriate.
• Hold office hours for student support.

Skills

Bachelor's degree in subject area

GPA maintenance

Graduate student in residence

Oral English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in the subject area or related field

Job description

The University of California, Merced invites applications for Teaching Assistant positions in the School of Engineering for Academic Year 2026-2027, including Summer Session 2026. TAs will grade, attend lectures, lead discussion sections where appropriate, and hold office hours to support student learning.

Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree in the subject area or related field, maintain the required GPA, and be a registered UC Merced graduate student in full-time residence.