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General Chemistry Workshop Leader - Morton
Job in
Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon, 97228, USA
Listed on 2026-07-09
Listing for:
University of Portland
Full Time, Part Time
position Listed on 2026-07-09
Job specializations:
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Education / Teaching
Environmental Science, Tutoring, Science Teacher, Academic
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Job Summary
The General Chemistry Workshop Leader will report to Dr. Morton, the instructor of the course. The workshop leader will facilitate a workshop section conducted through Peer-Led Team Learning. The workshop leader is also responsible for preparing for the workshop activity so they can assist students as they complete the activity in groups and attending a weekly meeting with Dr. Morton. The approximate hours will be 2.5 hours per week (~32 hours each semester).
The course instructor will inform the workshop leader of where they are performing well as well as of performance deficiencies (if any) on an on-going basis. A workshop leader who is not performing to the communicated expectations may be dismissed and replaced with another qualified applicant any time during the semester for which they are hired.
This posting is specifically for candidates available in Fall 2025 for one of the following workshop times:
* Tuesdays, 5:40-7:05 pm
* Wednesdays, 5:40-7:05 pm
Please discuss your availability during these times in your cover letter.
Core Duties
* Facilitate a workshop in which students work through an activity provided by the instructor.
* Answer student questions related to the activity and underlying chemistry concepts.
* Actively guide students through problem solving and concept discussions.
* Grade homework assignments as detailed by the instructor.
* Other relevant duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
* Successful completion of CHM 207 with a grade of B or higher.
* To be a workshop leader for CHM 208, successful completion of CHM 208 with a grade of B or higher.
* Good technical and people skills.
* The ability to communicate effectively.
* Knowledge of underlying chemistry concepts.
Preferred Qualifications
* Chemistry or Biochemistry major
* Former student in Dr. Morton's class
* Federal Work Study in financial aid package
* Green Dot Certification
Physical Requirements
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number SE
Number of Vacancies 2 Estimated Start Date 08/24/2026 Open Date 07/06/2026 Close Date 09/14/2026
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