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The School of Engineering anticipates hiring Teaching Assistants for lower- and upper-division courses for Academic Year 2026-2027, including Summer Session 2026, in the following disciplines:
Management of Innovation, Sustainability and Technology
Management of Complex Systems
Engineering Fundamentals (courses may include the following: Introduction to Materials, Statics and Dynamics, Circuit Theory, Thermodynamics, Heat Transfer, Strength of Materials, Spatial Analysis, Information Systems, etc.)
The Teaching Assistant will be responsible for grading, attending lectures, leading discussion sections when appropriate and holding office hours. Additional information on the title is Appointment and Promotion: APM - 410 – Student Teachers.
The University of California Teaching Assistants are represented by the UAW-AFL-CIO.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in the subject area or a related field
- Maintenance of a qualifying grade point average
- Academically eligible to hold the appointment (as outlined in the Graduate Policies and Procedures Handbook)
- Must be a registered UC Merced graduate student in full-time residence (registered for 12 units per term appointed; for summer appointment registered in 12 units in the previous term)
- Must have passed an Oral English Proficiency Examination (if applicable)
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
Document requirements
- Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
- List of Subjects/Courses - List of subjects or courses eligible to teach based on academic or teaching experience
(Optional)
- 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 here. Please complete, sign, and upload the required Authorization of Information Release to your application.
Help contact: soe-grstaff@ucmerced.edu
ABOUT UC MERCED
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.
Please complete, sign, and upload the required Authorization of Information Release to your application: Required Authorization of Information Release Form.
Candidates must possess valid authorization to work in the United States. UC Merced is not currently able to sponsor individuals residing outside the United States who would require a new H-1B visa for employment. Applicants who do not hold valid U.S. work authorization are presently ineligible for this position.
Additional links: UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy, the UC Anti-Discrimination Policy, and APM 035: Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment.
The University of California, Merced, is the newest of the University of California system’s 10 campuses. Ranked as one of the best public universities in the nation by U.S. News and World Report and recently designated as an R1 institution by Carnegie, UC Merced is committed to innovation and excellence in research. With over 9,000 undergraduate and graduate students (Center of Institutional Effectiveness), UC Merced provides outstanding, inclusive 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 University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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 status under state or federal law.
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.
JOB LOCATION
Merced, CA
INTRODUCTION
The School of Engineering anticipates hiring Teaching Assistants for lower- and upper-division courses for Academic Year 2026-2027, including Summer Session 2026, in the following disciplines:
Management of Innovation, Sustainability and Technology
Management of Complex Systems
Engineering Fundamentals (courses may include the following: Introduction to Materials, Statics and Dynamics, Circuit Theory, Thermodynamics, Heat Transfer, Strength of Materials, Spatial Analysis, Information Systems, etc.)
The Teaching Assistant will be responsible for grading, attending lectures, leading discussion sections when appropriate and holding office hours. Additional information on the title is Appointment and Promotion: APM - 410 – Student Teachers.
The University of California Teaching Assistants are represented by the UAW-AFL-CIO.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in the subject area or a related field
- Maintenance of a qualifying grade point average
- Academically eligible to hold the appointment (as outlined in the Graduate Policies and Procedures Handbook)
- Must be a registered UC Merced graduate student in full-time residence (registered for 12 units per term appointed; for summer appointment registered in 12 units in the previous term)
- Must have passed an Oral English Proficiency Examination (if applicable)
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
Document requirements
- Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
- List of Subjects/Courses - List of subjects or courses eligible to teach based on academic or teaching experience
(Optional)
- 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 here. Please complete, sign, and upload the required Authorization of Information Release to your application.
Help contact: soe-grstaff@ucmerced.edu
ABOUT UC MERCED
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.
Please complete, sign, and upload the required Authorization of Information Release to your application: Required Authorization of Information Release Form.
Candidates must possess valid authorization to work in the United States. UC Merced is not currently able to sponsor individuals residing outside the United States who would require a new H-1B visa for employment. Applicants who do not hold valid U.S. work authorization are presently ineligible for this position.
Additional links: UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy, the UC Anti-Discrimination Policy, and APM 035: Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment.
The University of California, Merced, is the newest of the University of California system’s 10 campuses. Ranked as one of the best public universities in the nation by U.S. News and World Report and recently designated as an R1 institution by Carnegie, UC Merced is committed to innovation and excellence in research. With over 9,000 undergraduate and graduate students (Center of Institutional Effectiveness), UC Merced provides outstanding, inclusive 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 University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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 status under state or federal law.
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.
JOB LOCATION
Merced, CA
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Align your credentials to UC Merced's specialty occupation standard
H-1B eligibility for Teaching roles requires a direct link between your degree field and the courses you'll teach. Pull the job posting's required qualifications and map your transcripts to them explicitly before applying.
Target open faculty searches during fall recruitment cycles
UC Merced runs most tenure-track and lecturer searches between September and January. Applying during active search committee windows gives your materials the best chance of reaching a hiring department that can initiate sponsorship.
Request LCA timing details before accepting an offer
Your employer files the Labor Condition Application with DOL before USCIS sees your H-1B petition. Ask the international scholars office for their typical LCA-to-petition timeline so you can plan your start date without gaps in work authorization.
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Does University of California Merced sponsor H-1B visas for Teaching roles?
Yes, UC Merced sponsors H-1B visas for Teaching roles that qualify as specialty occupations, meaning the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field. The university's international scholars office manages the petition process, coordinating the Labor Condition Application with DOL and the I-129 filing with USCIS on behalf of the hiring department.
Which visa types are commonly used for Teaching roles at University of California Merced?
H-1B is the most common pathway for full-time Teaching positions. F-1 OPT and CPT cover candidates still completing U.S. degrees or in their post-completion work authorization window. TN status is available for Canadian and Mexican nationals in qualifying Teaching roles. For longer-term faculty, UC Merced also supports EB-2 and EB-3 Green Card sponsorship through the PERM process.
What qualifications are expected for Teaching roles at University of California Merced?
Expectations vary by role type. Tenure-track faculty positions typically require a completed doctorate in the relevant discipline and a research or publication record. Lecturer and visiting instructor roles may accept a master's degree combined with demonstrated teaching experience. For H-1B purposes, your degree field must correspond directly to the subject matter you'll be teaching, not just broadly to education.
How do I apply for Teaching jobs at University of California Merced?
Applications go through UC Merced's official careers portal, where Teaching positions are listed with full requirements and submission instructions. Most faculty searches require a cover letter, CV, teaching statement, and letters of recommendation submitted through the portal. You can find current Teaching openings that include visa sponsorship by browsing Migrate Mate, which surfaces UC Merced listings filtered for international candidates.
How do I plan my timeline when pursuing a Teaching role at UC Merced on a visa?
H-1B cap-subject petitions can only be filed once per year, with USCIS accepting them in April for an October 1 start. If you receive a Teaching offer after April, your start date may be delayed a full year unless you qualify for a cap-exempt filing, which UC Merced as a nonprofit research university may support. Confirm your cap-exempt eligibility with the international scholars office early in negotiations.
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