Open PLUS & SI Positions
We’re currently hiring new PLUS & SI Leaders for the Fall 2026 Semester in the following courses:
| DEPARTMENT | COURSE | LECTURE TIME(S) |
|---|---|---|
| Biology | Foundations of Biology (BIOL:1411) | 1:30-2:20 PM MWF |
| Chemistry | General Chemistry I (CHEM:1070) | 9:30-10:20 AM MWF 10:30-11:20 AM MWF 1:30-2:20 PM MWF |
| General Chemistry II (CHEM:1080) | 8:30-9:20 AM MWF | |
| Principles of Chemistry II (Chem:1120) | 8:30-9:20 AM MWF 10:30-11:20 AM MWF | |
| Organic Chemistry I (CHEM:2210) | 8:30-9:20 AM MWF 9:30-10:20 AM MWF | |
| Organic Chemistry II (CHEM:2220) | 9:30-10:20 AM MWF | |
| Public Health | Public Health Science (CPH:1600) | 3:30-4:20 PM MW |
| Computer Science | Computer Science I: Fundamentals (CS:1210) | 8:30-9:20 AM MWF |
| Economics | Principles of Macroeconomics (ECON:1200) | 9:30-10:20 AM MWF 12:30-1:45 PM TTh 2:00-3:15 PM TTh |
| Finance | Introductory Financial Management (FIN:3000) | 3:30-4:45 PM TTh 5:00-6:15 PM Tth |
| Health, Sport, and Human Physiology | Fundamentals of Human Physiology (HHP:2400, previously HHP:1300) | 9:30-10:45 AM TTh 11:00 AM-12:15 PM TTh 3:30-4:45 PM TTh |
| Mathematics | Mathematics for the Biological Sciences (MATH:1440) | 2:30-3:20 PM MWF |
| Calculus for the Biological Sciences (MATH:1460) | 1:30-2:20 PM MWF 2:30-3:20 PM MWF | |
| Engineering Differential Equations (MATH:2560) | 8:30-9:20 AM MWF 9:30-10:20 AM MWF 10:30-11:20 AM MWF 11:30 AM-12:20 PM MWF 12:30-1:20 PM MWF 1:30-2:20 PM MWF 2:30-3:20 PM MWF 3:30-4:20 PM MWF | |
| Physics | College Physics I (PHYS:1511) | 8:30-9:30 AM MWF 1:30-2:20 PM MWF |
| Introductory Physics II (PHYS:1612) | 10:30-11:20 AM MWF | |
| Statistics | Statistics for Business (STAT:1030) | 3:30-4:45 PM MW |
How to Apply
- To learn more about the PLUS & SI Leader roles, check out the position description: POSITION DESCRIPTION
- Click here to apply: Apply Now
- The application will include sharing demographic information, confirming your availability for training, expressing your course interests and ability to fulfill the job responsibilities, answering 3 open-ended questions, and sharing your tentative availability for the spring semester.
- The application will include sharing demographic information, confirming your availability for training, expressing your course interests and ability to fulfill the job responsibilities, answering 3 open-ended questions, and sharing your tentative availability for the spring semester.
- Please send any questions to Stephanie Huntington (stephanie-huntington@uiowa.edu).
- Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. Applications received by 11:59 PM on Sunday, April 19th will be considered first, however, we will continue to accept applications until all positions are filled. Application review will begin on Monday, April 20th. After application review, selected candidates will be invited to interview. Interviews may begin as early as Tuesday, April 28th.
As a Supplemental Instruction (SI) or Peer Led Undergraduate Study (PLUS) Leader...
You will have the opportunity to:
→Implement strategies to encourage and foster students’ development as independent learners.
→Help students learn how to master course content in a small group setting.
→Serve as an academic role model; model and encourage collaborative learning & study strategies.
→Plan and facilitate activate and collaborative study sessions weekly.
→Participate in effective, in-depth training on how to combine course content with learning skills instruction.
→Gain transferrable skills and experience that will look great on your resume!