Winter 2026 - Physical Sciences Graders and Peer Facilitators

School of STEM PSD Department is hiring graders and peer facilitators for Winter 2026

UW Bothell offers student employment opportunities to help prepare students by providing practical work experience. Students are provided professional development and mentoring to develp skills to support post-graduation employmnet preparationa nd success.

Faculty in the Physical Sciences Department (PSD) will need graders/peer facilitators for their Winter 2026 courses. See the Application Instructions for how to apply. You may apply for more than one course. To see the instructors for the courses, please consult the  Course descriptions can be found in the .

All positions are subject to course enrollment. Please note the course list may change before the start of quarter. Positions remain open until filled.

Chemistry (B CHEM)—Graders/Peer Facilitators are projected to be needed for the following:

• BCHEM 143
• BCHEM 144
• BCHEM 153
• BCHEM 154
• BCHEM 237
• BCHEM 238
• BCHEM 241
• BCHEM 294
• BCHEM 310
• BCHEM 312
• BCHEM 350
• BCHEM 365
• BCHEM 402
• BCHEM 426

Physics (B PHYS)—Graders/Peer Facilitators are projected to be needed for the following:

• BPHYS 114
• BPHYS 115
• BPHYS 117
• BPHYS 118
• BPHYS 121
• BPHYS 122
• BPHYS 224
• BPHYS 311
• BPHYS 324
• BPHYS 431
• BPHYS 450

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Graders:  Following the , graders provide diverse services as course assistants, which normally include grading student papers and examinations. Grader duties may also include attendance at classes, office hours, consultation with instructors, and other duties as assigned. Graders may not perform teaching duties. 

For more information on UW classification descriptions, see . 

The faculty supervisor will provide specific details about the duties related to each course and the number of allocated grading or facilitating hours prior to the start of your appointment.

These positions are eligible for work study.

Hours per week: 1–10 (to be determined)

Hourly pay rate:

• Graders/Peer Facilitators:
  • Undergraduate student rate - $22.65/hour
  • Graduate student rate - $24.15/hour

Estimated work period: Approximately January 5, 2026 - March 24, 2026

• Successfully completed the course or have strong knowledge in the area in which you are applying to be a grader or facilitator.
• Must be a currently registered UW student in Winter 2026 quarter, taking at least 6 credits if an undergraduate or 5 credits if a graduate student.

Please Note:

• Student hourly employees are limited to working 19.5 hours per workweek during a quarter in which the student in enrolled, but may work more that 19.5 hours per workweek during school breaks or when "on leave."
• All new student employees must also complete UW's online  about preventing and responding to sex- and gender-based violence and harassment.
• After a student is selected for employment, they will receive information about completing employment prerequisites. See for more information.
• For international students who may need a Social Security Number, please contact  for more information. 

Application collection will be ongoing, but for full consideration please apply by the priority deadline of November 18, 2025.

Please submit the following:

Required Forms: (Fill out under Application Forms)

1. STEM Applicant Information Form
2. Student Employment Form 
3. Winter 2026 Physical Sciences Grader & Peer Facilitator Application Form

If you are Work Study eligible, please email workstudy@uw.edu for a copy of your award letter. It may take 3-5 days for a response. We will ask you for this document only if you are selected as a grader/peer facilitator.

Under Additional Documents, you may also submit a résumé. This is optional but recommended. A cover letter and any other documents may also be submitted but are not required.

Please note: We may check your transcript to verify your GPA and grades.

For inquiries about this position, contact the STEM Student Hiring Team at .