Instructor Auditions

The University of Illinois Tax School is looking for experienced tax professionals interested in contributing to our education programs as future instructors. If you have a strong technical background and enjoy presenting to practitioner audiences, we invite you to participate in our upcoming instructor audition.

Audition Details

  • Date: Thursday, May 28, 2026
  • Format: Virtual presentation

Who Should Consider Auditioning

Professionals who meet the following criteria:

  • CPA, EA, JD, or IRS revenue agent
  • At least five years of experience preparing tax returns for others or auditing returns for the IRS
  • Prior public‑speaking experience to audiences of tax preparers (preferred, but not required)

What You’ll Need to Prepare

  • A 15‑minute lecture on a tax‑related topic suitable for a professional audience
  • A PowerPoint presentation to accompany your lecture (we’ll provide a template)

How to Participate

Submit a letter of interest and a current resume by May 13, 2026 to Gina Marsh at grmarsh@illinois.edu. We’ll get back to you ASAP to coordinate a time slot, provide a PowerPoint template, and answer any questions you may have.