Our instructors find teaching at OLLI to be a rich and rewarding experience.
We welcome new and returning instructors and invite course proposals that range from academic subjects to skills and activities. We also encourage a variety of teaching formats, including facilitated discussions, informational lectures, hands-on instruction, and field trips.
OLLI members are in an instructor’s class by choice. There are no tests or papers to grade, and the classroom environment is casual and relaxed. OLLI students bring their own expertise and life experiences to the classroom, which makes for lively exchanges.
OLLI instructors are required to demonstrate knowledge of the subject matter, thorough preparation, sensitivity to different learning styles, adherence to OLLI policies and guidelines, and an ability to communicate concepts in a clear fashion.
If you are a current OLLI instructor, please click the button below to view the OLLI Instructor Handbook.
Instructor Handbook
OLLI at the University of Miami offers courses year-round. Courses are scheduled 3-4 months in advance.
| Fall |
August - December |
Course proposals due: May |
| Spring |
January - April |
Course proposals due: September |
| Summer |
May - August |
Course proposals: February |
If you are a prospective instructor interested in teaching a course, please fill out our course proposal form.
Summer 2025 Course Proposal Form
If you should have any questions, please contact us at osher@miami.edu or 305-284-6554.
