Reader in Management of Complex Systems: Summer 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 $21.22 - $22.14 per hour. Anticipated start sessions: Summer Session A: 5/26/2026 - 7/2/2026 Summer Session B: 6/22/2026 - 8/14/2026 Summer Session C: 7/6/2026 - 8/14/2026 Summer Session D: 5/26/2026 - 8/14/2026 Position duration: Duration through Summer Session 2026 Job location: Merced, CA Application Window Open date: March 16, 2026 Final review date: Monday, Jun 29, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Final application date: Saturday, Aug 15, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Applications will continue to be accepted until the final application date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled. Position Description The Management of Complex Systems department in the School of Engineering anticipates hiring multiple Readers for the following courses for Summer 2026: MIST 210: Integrated Capstone Project MIST 211: Strategy: Regional and Global Perspectives Other courses as needed The Reader will be responsible for grading homework, quizzes, and 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. Interested applicants should submit a cover letter identifying the course(s) you are interested in being a Reader for, a curriculum vitae/resume, and an 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 registrar.ucmerced.edu website. Basic Qualifications The Reader must 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 GPA. Readers will usually be graduate students; 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: Curriculum Vitae/Resume: Your most recently updated C.V./resume. Cover Letter: Cover letter identifying the course(s) you are interested in being a Reader for. Unofficial Transcript: 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 GPA. To access your UCM unofficial transcript, please follow the instructions on 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. Note: 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. Apply Link Apply link: Contact Help contact: View email address on click.appcast.io Equal Opportunity Employer 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr University of California - Merced