Physics Peer Learning Assistant/Peer Leader

University of Portland Portal • Portland, OR

10d • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• Interest and enthusiasm for teaching, learning, and physics
• Strong conceptual understanding of physics
• Ability to apply mathematical knowledge in calculations
• Internally motivated and able to work independently
• Effective communication skills
• Good problem solving skills
• Completion of PHY 204 and 205 with a grade of at least a B in both courses

Nice To Haves

• Physics major/minor
• Completion of PHY 204 and 205 with an A in both courses
• Recommendation from PHY 274 or PHY 275 peer leader

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers and students with experiments during physics labs.
• Grade course homework and exams.
• Host Open Labs twice each week to help students study, do homework, and perform make-up laboratory experiments.
• Meet with the Physics Lab Coordinator once each week.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed