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Physics Peer Learning AssistantPeer Leader
Job Location:
Job Location:
Portland, OR - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
Monthly Salary:
Posted:
22 August 2026 (30+ days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
19 November 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
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.
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 Effective communication skills Good problem solving skills 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
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.
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 Effective communication skills Good problem solving skills 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
Required Experience:
Junior IC
