Division of Undergraduate Education Teaching Assistant (2026-2027

Position overview

Position title: Teaching Assistant;
Teaching Fellow

Salary range: $4,100.00 to $4,370.00 per month Table 18

Anticipated start: September 21, 2026

Open date: July 27, 2026

Next review date: Monday, Aug 10, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Wednesday, Jun 30, 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 Division of Undergraduate Education (DUE) at the University of California, Riverside is accepting applications for Teaching Assistant (T.A.) position for the  academic year.

Anticipated start date:
September 21, 2026

Salary:
See UCOP salary table 18 for current starting salary: (Salary Scale Table 18 Webpage)

Teaching Assistant appointments will not exceed 50%

Job Description:

Division of Undergraduate Education T.A. is assigned academic responsibilities and is supervised by the faculty in charge and R'Course Program Coordinator.

This role involves instruction of one to two class meetings per week of UGRC 001A and UGRC 001B while actively supporting student success through individual and small-group mentorship and timely feedback on coursework. In addition to instruction, the position drives curriculum development by designing lesson materials for the UGRC 001

ABC series and fosters peer educator growth by observing R'Course Student Facilitators and providing structured, actionable feedback. Beyond teaching and mentorship, the role also ensures smooth operational workflows by assisting with general program administration.

TA-ships are full academic year appointments at 50% FTE. Candidates must be available to serve as T.A. for the entire academic year (09/21/2026 - 06/15/2027).

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

• ​Bachelor's degree
• Must be a registered UC Riverside graduate student in full-time residence (registered for 12 units per term)
• Maintenance of a qualifying grade point average
• Academically eligible to hold the appointment per UC Riverside Graduate Policy Webpage

Preferred qualifications

Candidates should have experience in higher education, especially in instructional design and teacher development. Prior teaching experience may be considered but is not required.

The University of California, Riverside is a world-class research university with an exceptionally diverse undergraduate student body. UCR is a member institution of the American Association of Universities (AAU) and the Alliance of Hispanic Serving Research Universities (HSRU). A commitment to the UCR mission [UCR Mission Statement Webpage] is a preferred qualification.

Document requirements

• Curriculum Vitae
  - Your most recently updated C.V.
• Cover Letter
• Teaching Evaluations (Optional)
• Eligibility / Availability verification
  - Please provide letter(s) from your Department Chair and/or Graduate Advisor verifying your eligibility and availability for the  Academic Year [Academic Calendar].
• Statement of Teaching (Optional)

Reference requirements

• 1-2 letters of reference required

Applicants will be asked to name references, and the applicant must request a letter to complete their application.

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The University of California, Riverside is a world-class research university with an exceptionally diverse undergraduate student body. UCR is a member institution of the American Association of Universities (AAU) and the Alliance of Hispanic Serving Research Universities (HSRU). A commitment to the UCR mission () is a preferred qualification.

We seek to hire scholars who will both advance our research directions and effectively educate our undergraduate and graduate students, while also engaging with University and Professional service activities. Research and teaching statements that are included with application materials are opportunities for candidates to share knowledge, experience, and goals that support the mission of UCR. For more information on UC's criteria for successful faculty, refer to the Academic Personnel Manual (APM) 210 - Criteria for Appointment, Promotion, and Appraisal (https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).).

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 categories under state or federal law. It is the policy of the University of California to undertake affirmative action and anti-discrimination efforts, consistent with its obligations as a Federal and State contractor.

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