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 April 16, 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].

* 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]

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.

• 1-2 letters of reference 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 (https://apro.ucr.edu/mission-statement) is a preferred qualification.

We seek to hire scholars who will both advance our research directions and effectively educate our undergraduate and graduate students, while also engaging with University and Professional service activities. Research and teaching statements that are included with application materials are opportunities for candidates to share knowledge, experience, and goals that support the mission of UCR. For more information on UC's criteria for successful faculty, refer to the Academic Personnel Manual (APM) 210 - Criteria for Appointment, Promotion, and Appraisal (https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/apm/apm-210.pdf).

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 categories under state or federal law. It is the policy of the University of California to undertake affirmative action and anti-discrimination efforts, consistent with its obligations as a Federal and State contractor.

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.

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. A Misconduct Disclosure Survey will be completed through Truescreen, which is the vendor that administers this process for the campus.

For the University of California's Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy please visit:
https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000385/SVSH.

For the University of California's Anti-Discrimination Policy for Employees, Students, and Third Parties, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination.

For the University of California's Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment Policy, please visit: https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/apm/apm-035.pdf.