Reader in Mechanical and Aerospace 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: Anticipated Start Dates varies by Session: 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) Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.
Final date: Saturday, Aug 15, 2026 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 Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering department in the School of Engineering anticipates hiring multiple Readers for the below courses for Summer 2026:
ENGR 065: Circuit Theory
ENGR 120: Fluid Mechanics
ENGR 130: Thermodynamics
ME 021: Engineering Computing
ME 120: Component Design
ME 137: Computer Aided Engineering
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.

Applications will be reviewed on a continuous basis and this job posting will remain open until the conclusion of the Summer Session schedule below.

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

If offered a position, you will be asked to provide acceptable I-9 documents for your appointment intake process. Please refer to the Form I-9 Acceptable Documents webpage for a list of acceptable documents you will be expected to provide.

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). To access your UCM unofficial transcript, please follow the instructions on the following webpage: (https://registrar.ucmerced.edu/services/transcripts#unofficial).
• 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.