Reader in Chemical and Materials Engineering : Academic Year 2025-2026 (Anticipated)

Position overview

Position title : Reader

Salary range : See Table 18 for the salary range for this position. A reasonable estimate for this position is $20.40 - $21.28 per hour.

Anticipated start : Anticipated Start Date varies by term :

• Fall Semester : 8 / 16 / 2025 - 12 / 31 / 2025
• Spring Semester : 1 / 1 / 2026 - 5 / 15 / 2026
• Academic Year : 8 / 16 / 2025 - 5 / 15 / 2026

Position duration : Duration through Academic Year 2025-2026

Open / Review dates

Open date : March 27, 2025

Most recent review date : Wednesday, Sep 24, 2025 at 11 : 59pm (Pacific Time). Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled.

Final date : Friday, Mar 27, 2026 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 Chemical and Materials Engineering department in the School of Engineering anticipates hiring multiple Readers for the below courses for Academic Year 2025-2026 :

See catalog for course descriptions : https : / / catalog.ucmerced.edu / content.php?catoid=21&navoid=1993

The Reader will be responsible for grading homework, quizzes, exams as needed under the supervision of the instructor. The position will require up to a maximum of 18 hours per week.

The University of California Readers are represented by the UAW-AFL-CIO. (http : / / ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu / labor / bargaining-units / bx / index.html)

Refer to Table 18 for the salary range for this position.

Interested applicants should submit a 1) cover letter identifying the course(s) you are interested in being a Reader for, 2) curriculum vitae / resume, and 3) unofficial transcript confirming you have successfully completed and received a grade of "B" or higher in the course or related course you are requesting to be a Reader for and are in good standing at the University with at least a 3.0 cumulative grade-point average (GPA). To access your UCM unofficial transcript, please follow the instructions on the following webpage : https : / / registrar.ucmerced.edu / services / transcripts#unofficial.

Appointments for AY 2025-2026 and / or Fall 2025 semester are reviewed around April, and for Spring 2026 semester are reviewed around October. Applications will be reviewed on a continuous basis and this job posting will remain open until February 2026 to accommodate upcoming course needs and new applicants.

Fall Semester : 8 / 16 / 2025 - 12 / 31 / 2025

Spring Semester : 1 / 1 / 2026 - 5 / 15 / 2026

Academic Year : 8 / 16 / 2025 - 5 / 15 / 2026

If offered a position, you will be asked to provide acceptable I-9 documents for your appointment intake process. Please refer to this webpage for a list of acceptable documents you will be expected to provide.

Qualifications

Basic qualifications

The Reader will have successfully completed the course or related course they are appointed to as a Reader with a grade of "B" or higher and be in good standing at the University with at least a 3.0 cumulative grade-point average (GPA). Readers will usually be graduate students; but qualified undergraduate students may be employed, especially when graduate students are not available. Professional readers, not enrolled as students, may be employed to meet special needs, but only on an hourly basis.

Application Requirements

Document requirements

Apply link : https : / / aprecruit.ucmerced.edu / JPF01961

Help contact : soe-adminopsservices@ucmerced.edu

About UC Merced

The University of California, Merced, is the newest of the University of California system\'s 10 campuses. UC Merced 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.

The University of California, Merced, 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.

Job location : Merced, CA

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