University Writing Program Teaching Assistant (2026-2027)

The University Writing Program (UWP) at the University of California, Riverside is accepting applications for Teaching Assistant (T.A.) positions for the 2026-2027 academic year.

Anticipated start date:
September 1, 2026

Salary:
See UCOP salary table 18 for current starting salary: Salary Scale Table 18 Webpage

Teaching Assistant appointments will not exceed 50%

University Writing Program T.A.s are assigned to Academic Writing breadth courses or Writing Across the Curriculum, (WAC) workshops, and are supervised by the faculty in charge.

TA-ships are full academic year appointments at 50% FTE. Candidates must be available to serve as T.A. for the entire academic year (09/22/2026 - 06/14/2027). T.A.s must also enroll in the ENG 301/302 or WRIT 301/302 teaching practicum. T.A.s who advance to candidacy may be updated to a Teaching Fellow position after completing the teaching practicum.

Basic Qualifications:
(Must meet all listed qualifications)
* Bachelor's degree
* Must be a registered UC Riverside graduate student in full-time residence (registered for 12 units per term )
* Maintenance of a qualifying grade point average
* Academically eligible to hold the appointment per UC Riverside Graduate Policy Webpage

Preferred Qualifications:
Candidates must be excellent writers. Prior teaching experience may be considered but is not required.

The University of California, Riverside is a world-class research university with an exceptionally diverse undergraduate student body. UCR is a member institution of the American Association of Universities (AAU) and the Alliance of Hispanic Serving Research Universities (HSRU). A commitment to the UCR mission UCR Mission Statement Webpage is a preferred qualification.

Application Instructions:
Application materials will be submitted using UCR's online application system located at UCRecruit.edu.

Complete applications will include a current C.V, Teaching Statement, writing sample, teaching evaluations (if available), a letter from their Department Chair or Graduate Advisor verifying eligibility and availability for the year, and at least one letter of recommendation.

To ensure full consideration, application materials should be received by May 6, 2026.

Qualified applicants will be asked to evaluate and comment on a sample student essay and may be invited to interview.

The University of California Teaching Assistants are represented by the UAW-AFL-CIO BX Bargaining Contact Webpage.