Reader in Global Arts, Media and Writing Studies: Academic Year 2024-25

Company: University of California - Merced
Location: Merced
Posted on: November 14, 2024

Job Description:

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:
Mid-Late August 2024




Review timeline:
Throughout the Fall 2024 and/or Spring 2025 semesters




Position duration:
Depending on instructor's needs, hours could range from 50-100 hours in a semester.






Application Window




Open date: August 14, 2024




Most recent review date: Wednesday, Aug 28, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled.




Final date: Saturday, Mar 1, 2025 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 School of Social Sciences, Humanities and Arts anticipates hiring a Reader(s) in Global Arts, Media and Writing Studies courses throughout the Fall 2024 and Spring 2025 semesters.

Reader(s) will be responsible for marking and grading problem sets, midterm exams and a final exam based on a grading rubric given, assist with marking of in-class exercises to be periodically assigned to the class, and providing assistance with coursework to students as needed during class periods, as directed by the instructor.






Qualifications


Basic qualifications
Reader will be a student in good standing at the University with at least a 3.0 grade-point average in their previous work, and should have taken and received at least a B grade in the course or related course. 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 - Your most recently updated C.V.
  
• Cover Letter
  
• Unofficial Transcript
  
  
  
  Reference requirements
  • 3 required (contact information only)
    
    Apply link:
    https://aprecruit.ucmerced.edu/JPF01813
    
    Help contact: aprecruit@ucmerced.edu
    
    
    
    About UC Merced
    
    The University of California, Merced, is the newest of the University of California system's 10 campuses. With over 9,000 undergraduate and graduate students (https://cie.ucmerced.edu/analytics-hub/student-statistics), UC Merced is committed to interdisciplinary excellence in research and teaching as well as to diversity, equity and inclusion. Ranked as one of the best public universities in the nation by U.S. News and World Report, UC Merced provides outstanding educational opportunities to highly qualified students from the heart of California, the nation, and abroad. The campus has special connections to nearby Yosemite National Park; is on the cutting edge of sustainability in construction and design; and supports the economic development of Central California. The Merced 2020 Project doubled the physical capacity of the campus, and enhanced academic distinction, student success, and research excellence (https://merced2020.ucmerced.edu/).
    
    The University of California, Merced is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. 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 categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.
    
    Please refer to the University of California's Affirmative Action Policy and the University of California's Anti-Discrimination Policy.
    
    As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements. This includes the University of California Policy on Vaccination Programs: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/5000695/VaccinationProgramsPolicy.
    
    
    
    
    
    Job location
    Merced, CA

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