"Reader in Management of Complex Systems: Academic Year 2025-2026 (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 $20.40 - $21.28 per hour.

Anticipated start: Anticipated Start Date varies by term:
Fall Semester: 8/16/2025 - 12/31/2025
Spring Semester: 1/1/2026 - 5/15/2026
Academic Year: 8/16/2025 - 5/15/2026

Position duration: Duration through Academic Year 2025-2026

Application Window
Open date: March 19, 2025
Next review date: Thursday, Jan 8, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Final date: Sunday, May 31, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Position Description

The Management of Complex Systems department in the School of Engineering anticipates hiring multiple Readers for the below courses for Academic Year 2025-2026:

• MIST 011: Climate Justice
• MIST 150: Service Science
• Other courses as needed

See catalog for course descriptions: https://catalog.ucmerced.edu/content.php?catoid=21&navoid=1993

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. http://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/labor/bargaining-units/bx/index.html

Refer to Table 18 for the salary range for this position.

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 webpage: https://registrar.ucmerced.edu/services/transcripts#unofficial.

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 of Information Release - ...