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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.

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About Instructing with Tax School

Tax School instructors are practicing tax professionals who teach continuing education seminars and webinars to other professionals in the field.

This is a paid, seasonal instructional opportunity that allows instructors to share their expertise while staying engaged with current tax developments and a broader professional community.

Most instruction takes place in the fall, aligned with our 2-day Fall Tax School, with additional opportunities possible throughout the year. Instructors should expect to teach in person in Illinois, along with participating in periodic virtual and in-person meetings to review and refine course content in preparation for teaching.

Onboarding of new instructors will depend on a number of factors, but could include shadowing or team-teaching with an established instructor or filling in as a substitute in case of instructor illness.