Reader in Civil and Environmental Engineering: 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: Summer Session A: 5/26/2026 - 7/2/26
Summer Session B: 6/22/2026 - 8/14/26
Summer Session C: 7/6/2026 - 8/14/26
Summer Session D: 5/26/2026 - 8/14/26

Position duration: Duration through Summer Session 2026

Application Window
Open date: March 18, 2026
Next review date: Wednesday, Apr 1, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Final date: Saturday, Aug 15, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Position description

The Civil and Environmental Engineering department in the School of Engineering anticipates hiring multiple Readers for the below courses for Summer 2026:

• ENGR 057: Statics to Dynamics
• ENGR 155: Engineering Economic Analysis
• Other courses as needed

See catalog for course descriptions.

The Reader will be responsible for grading homework, quizzes, exams as needed under the supervisor 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 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 Office of the Registrar instructions webpage.

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

• 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 grade-point average (GPA).
• Authorization to Release Information Form

Reference requirements

• 3 required (contact information only)