Physics Peer Learning Assistant/Peer Leader

Department Department Physics Terms and Hours Terms and Hours Approx. 7 hrs/wk Job Category Job Category Student Employment Hourly Wage Hourly Wage Portland Metro Minimum Wage ($16.80) Job Summary Peer Leaders/Learning Assistants help students and teachers during physics labs and general grading. PLAs can do many different tasks. As a PLA , you may work in Physics Labs, assisting teachers and students with their experiments. Other Physics PLAs grade course homework and exams. Expected commitment is less than 7 hours of work per week and can be flexible, depending on assignment. Some of our PLAs also host the Open Labs, which occur twice each week during the evening time and, in which, PLAs help students study, do homework, and perform make-up laboratory experiments. Finally, all PLAs must meet with the Physics Lab Coordinator once each week. PLAs are evaluated through a combination of the following: evaluation from the supervising lab adjunct, weekly meetings with and occasional observation by the physics lab coordinator, and end of semester students' evaluations. Core Duties Explain physics concepts and answer both conceptual and calculation questions from students Attend assigned class/lab meeting sessions to assist instructors with their teaching Grade homework assignments within a week, as assigned. Attend weekly meetings (30 minutes minimum) with the lab coordinator and other peer leaders to discuss, practice, and set-up the following week’s lab. Introduce students to physics topics, maintain the classroom atmosphere, and work with instructors as needed Minimum Qualifications Interest and enthusiasm for teaching, learning, and physics Strong conceptual understanding of physics, in addition to being able to apply mathematical knowledge in calculations Internally motivated and able to work independently Completion of PHY 204 and 205 with a grade of at least a B in both courses Preferred Qualifications Physics major/minor Completion of PHY 204 and 205 with an A in both courses Recommendation from PHY 274 or PHY 275 peer leader Physical Requirements N/A Posting Number Posting Number SE1110-2023 Number of Vacancies Number of Vacancies Multiple Estimated Start Date 08/24/2026 Open Date Open Date 08/18/2026 Close Date Close Date 09/30/2026 Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). Required Documents Resume Optional Documents Cover Letter Contact University of Portland 5000 N. Willamette Blvd Portland, Oregon 97203-5798 View phone number on click.appcast.io View email address on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr University Of Portland