CHEM PLA Unit Application (Spring 2027)

The Department of Chemistry is hiring Unit Peer Learning Assistants (PLAs) for the Spring 2027 semester. PLAs will facilitate lecture and recitation activities among groups of students and engage in weekly content review in preparation for their facilitiation responsibilities.

Compensation: PLAs receive $12/hour for 5 hours/week as follows: 3 hours of lecture attendance and facilitation, 1 hour of recitation attendance and facilitation, and 1 hour of preparation/content review.

PLAs may also earn course credit for the CHEM3710 pedagogy course (required for first-time PLAs; repeatable up to one additional semester for experienced PLAs) and experiential learning credit (depending on school/college).

To qualify for a PLA position, you must:

• Have successfully completed (or anticipate completing) the course for which you are applying with a grade of B or higher.
• Have completed at least one semester of classes at UGA (Fall 2026 counts!).
• Be able to commit to attending any of the lecture and recitation sessions for which you indicate availability in this application and to which you may be assigned.
• Be able to commit to enrolling in and completing CHEM 3710 in your first semester of being a PLA.
  • Successful applicants will receive Permission of Department to register for CHEM 3710 in Athena prior to the start of the Spring 2027 semester. Please do not attempt to enroll yourself during your regular Spring 2027 course registration period.
  • Applicants who have previously earned passing credit for either CHEM 3710 or UNIV 1204 do not need to take CHEM 3710, but may choose to take it up to two total semesters for credit toward the Minor in Chemistry.

A good candidate to be a PLA is:

• proficient in and comfortable with the subject matter for their assigned course.
• able to explain complex topics to others.
• an excellent, clear communicator
• patient in their approach to explaining concepts.
• able to recognize when to make referrals to appropriate instructional or other campus resources when assistance beyond a PLA's qualifications is needed.

To Complete this Application you will Need:  A copy of your unofficial transcript.