The Future Faculty Teaching Institute is a training program for USC graduate students and research postdoctoral scholars who want to build a strong foundation for a teaching-focused faculty career. The Institute introduces core principles of course design and effective teaching so participants can begin developing their own teaching practice with confidence and clarity.

The institute includes 12 modules, each with brief pre-work and a one-hour live Zoom session. If you cannot attend the synchronous sessions, an alternative submission option is available.

Across the modules, participants gain:

• A solid grounding in course design and evidence-based teaching practices in higher education.
• Approaches for creating inclusive learning environments.
• Practical techniques to strengthen student learning.
• Space for collaborative, cross-disciplinary conversation with peers

Participants who complete all 12 modules earn a digital badge and a certificate of completion. Completion requires either joining the Zoom session or watching the recording and submitting the alternative assignment.

Registration for Fall 2026 is now closed. If you are interested in registering for Spring 2027, subscribe to our newsletter to receive news and announcements, including when Spring 2027 registration opens.

Zoom sessions Fall 2026 (Mondays, Noon – 1 pm Pacific)

For questions about the CET Future Faculty Teaching Institute, please contact usccet@usc.edu.