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Teaching Assistant for the University Writing Center, AY 2025-2026 (Anticipated)
University of California Merced
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Posted: 10-Oct-25
Location: Merced, California
Type: Full-time
Internal Number: 6636684
Teaching Assistant for the University Writing Center, AY 2025-2026 (Anticipated)
University of California Merced
Position overview
Position title: Teaching Assistant for the University Writing Center Salary range: See Table 18 for the salary range for this position. Salary is based on an annual full-time salary of $68,000. Percent time: up to 50% Anticipated start: August 16, 2023 or other dates as needed Position duration: Academic Year and Summer Session Application Window
Open date: April 15, 2025
Most recent review date: Monday, Nov 3, 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: Wednesday, Dec 31, 2025 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 University Writing Center (UWC) at UC Merced has the mission of promoting the value of writing across disciplines and outside of academia to support campus writers and enhance their approaches to writing. Under the general direction of the UWC's Director, the Graduate Writing Consultant (payroll title of Teaching Assistant) will provide support for fellow graduate students on their academic writing and scholarship as well as offer pedagogical support and mentoring for the UWC's undergraduate Writing Consultants.
Responsibilities of the position include:
Support for Graduate Writers (60%)
- Facilitate one-on-one consultations with graduate student writers to improve academic writing.
- Develop, market, and lead workshops, writing groups, and other relevant events in support of graduate student writers.
Support for the UWC/Undergraduate Writing Consultants (40%)
- Collaborate with the UWC Director to support the UWC and its Undergraduate Writing Consultants through a focused project such as staff meetings and professional development, session observations and mentoring, research and assessment, and/or other projects relevant to the Graduate Consultants' expertise and interest.
- Commitment to a fixed semester schedule of 20 hours per week.
- Participation in mandatory orientation/training prior to the start of instruction.
- Participation in mandatory bi-weekly staff meetings for UWC student employees (Fridays, 3:00 - 4:30)
Qualifications
Basic qualifications
- UC Merced graduate student
- Experience with and understanding of multiple academic genres (e.g., literature review, fellowship applications, research reports, abstracts, etc.)
- Maintenance of a qualifying grade point average (per UC Merced's Graduate Policies & Procedures Handbook)
- Academically eligible to hold the appointment (per UC Merced's Graduate Policies & Procedures Handbook)
- Commitment to equity and inclusion, and serving the needs of a culturally, linguistically, and educationally diverse community.
- Ability to work 20 hours per week for the duration of the appointment.
Preferred qualifications
- Familiarity with the University Writing Center's mission, practices, and policies.
Application Requirements
Document requirements
- Cover Letter
- Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
- 2 required (contact information only)
Help contact: egoldin@ucmerced.edu
About UC Merced
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 here. Please complete, sign, and upload the required Authorization of Information Release to your application.
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: Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment.
The University of California, Merced, is the newest of the University of California system's 10 campuses. Ranked as one of the best public universities in the nation by U.S. News and World Report and recently designated as an R1 institution by Carnegie, UC Merced is committed to innovation and excellence in research. With over 9,000 undergraduate and graduate students (https://cie.ucmerced.edu/analytics-hub/student-statistics), UC Merced provides outstanding, inclusive educational opportunities to highly qualified students from the heart of California, the nation, and abroad. The campus has special connections to nearby Yosemite National Park; is on the cutting edge of sustainability in construction and design; and supports the economic development of Central California.
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.
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.
Job location
Merced, CA
To apply, please visit: https://aprecruit.ucmerced.edu/JPF01981
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About University of California Merced
UC Merced is the first new American research university built in the 21st century, with a mission of research, teaching and service. The campus opened Sept. 5, 2005, in the San Joaquin Valley. The university is about an hour north of Fresno, two hours south of Sacramento, two hours southeast of San Francisco and the Silicon Valley, and 90 minutes west of Yosemite National Park.
The University of California, Merced, is the newest of the University of California system’s 10 campuses. With over 9,000 undergraduate and graduate students (https://cie.ucmerced.edu/analytics-hub/student-statistics), UC Merced is committed to interdisciplinary excellence in research and teaching as well as to diversity, equity and inclusion. Ranked as one of the best public universities in the nation by U.S. News and World Report, UC Merced provides outstanding educational opportunities to highly qualified students from the heart of California, the nation, and abroad. The campus has special connections to nearby Yosemite National Park; is on the cutting edge of sustainability in construction and design; and supports the economic development of Central California. The Merced 2020 Project doubled the phys...ical capacity of the campus, and enhanced academic distinction, student success, and research excellence (https://merced2020.ucmerced.edu/).
The University of California, Merced is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. 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 covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.
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: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/5000695/VaccinationProgramsPolicy.
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