Teach for Us
Share your knowledge with La Roche University’s Lifelong Learners! Join our Adventures in Lifelong Learning program as a course instructor.
About the Courses
- Typically run for five weeks.
- 1.5 to 2 hours long, with short 5-10 minute breaks; film classes tend to be approximately three hours.
- Undergraduate-level content, but shorter in length.
- No tests, grades or homework required for the student or the instructor, although some classes may require readings associated with the class.
- Instructors have said Adventures in Lifelong Learning (ALL) students are eager to learn and want to be in class!
Upcoming Term Schedule 2027
J Term – January 11-January 29 (shorter or one-time classes)
Spring 1st – February 1 – March 5
Spring 2nd – March 15 – April 23 (skip Mar 23-March 29)
Summer 1st – May 24 – June 25
Summer 2nd – July 6 – August 6
Fall 1st – September 13 – October 15
Fall 2nd – October 25 – December 3 (skip week of Thanksgiving)
Course Examples
You can rebrand a course you previously taught, but at a level that challenges a mature adult. The key is to prepare a proposal based on the needs and wants of the older adult learner. These students are interested in learning for the sake of learning, not to meet a requirement.
As you consider topics, think of classes that you wished you could’ve taken.
Examples include:
- History
- Literature
- Writing
- Art
- Fitness
- Criminal Justice (theory and stories)
- Current Events
- Political Science
- Film Studies
- Computers/Technology
- Languages
- Global Studies
- Anthropology
- Sociology
How to Apply
There is no formal proposal required to apply. If you are interested, please contact Executive Director Jennifer Engel at jennifer.engel@laroche.edu or 412-536-1284 to discuss the course you wish to teach.
Payment
We pay instructors of ALL as independent contractors. The rate for ALL courses is based on the number of hours, type of course and other factors. During our conversation, we will discuss the instructor fee.
