Instructor Qualifications

Teach STEP 1102 or STEP 3102

The successful implementation of STEP 1102 requires enthusiastic teachers who communicate care, passion, and excitement and who want to teach a course like STEP 1102. Teaching an FYE course requires thoughtful teachers who are carefully selected based on student feedback. Minimum qualifications for the STEP 1102 instructor are:

SEEKING EXPERIENCED STUDENT ADVOCATES

Minimum qualifications for STEP 1102 or 3102 instructors are:

  • A master's degree or higher academic degree from an accredited institution (official transcript(s) required);
  • At least one year of prior experience with first-year students at the University of Wyoming in college teaching, student services, academic advising, or counseling at the University of Wyoming;
  • Interest in supporting new student transition and the unique needs of first-year students;
  • Approval of supervisor or department chair;
  • Commitment to continued professional development in current FYE course techniques.

Participation in a weekly online summer colloquium series is required of all new instructors and optional for returning instructors.