Teaching Assistant in Computer Science and Engineering​/Engineering: AY 26-27, Includes Summer 2

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. Teaching Assistants will not be appointed for more than 50% time during the Fall & Spring semesters.

Percent time: 25% - 50%
OR 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.

Open date: April 1, 2026

Most recent review date: Wednesday, Aug 5, 2026 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: Thursday, Apr 1, 2027 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.

The School of Engineering anticipates hiring Teaching Assistants for lower- and upper-division courses for Academic Year , including Summer Session 2026, in the following disciplines:

• Computer Science and Engineering
• Engineering Fundamentals (courses may include the following:
  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. Additional information on the title is available at Appointment and Promotion: APM-410-Student Teachers

The University of California Teaching Assistants are represented by the UAW-AFL-CIO, BX-Academic Student Employees

Basic qualifications

Document 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.
  
  Required Authorization of Information Release may be found at the linked page. Please complete, sign, and upload the required Authorization of Information Release to your application.

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.

Candidates must possess valid authorization to work in the United States. UC Merced is not currently able to sponsor individuals residing outside the United States who would require a new H-1B visa for employment. Applicants who do not hold valid U.S. work authorization are presently ineligible for this position.

Additional links: UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy, the UC Anti-Discrimination Policy, and APM 035:
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