Please submit a New Ph.D. Instructor Application, which will include your current resume and cover letter. Your cover letter should address the reason for your interest, fit for working with first-year students, and any relevant teaching or facilitation experience.
Please have a conversation with your supervisor about your interest in University 101 as their approval is required for applying. Once you submit your application, your supervisor will receive a form to either approve or deny your application. Your application will not be reviewed until your supervisor completes the form.
Please note that students with graduate assistantships of more than 10 hours are not eligible for this position. This position is also not open to incoming students - eligible candidates must have completed at least one year of coursework on campus at USC.
Requirements for Ph.D. Students
To teach University 101, applicants must have a master's degree. Successful applicants will also need to complete the three-day Teaching Experience Workshop, which will be offered on:
- January 5 - 7
- January 22, 29, and February 5
- March 9 - 11
- May 11- 13
University 101 Instructors are also required to participate in regular professional development opportunities offered by University 101 Programs.