Joining the Faculty

Without the faculty, Eve University could not exist. These players selflessly volunteer their time and effort to teach new players the various carreer paths and options available to them in Eve. But most experienced players eventually move on from Eve University, and our teachers are no different. This is why we are constantly seeking students who are willing to step up, and teach what they've learned to a new generation of pilots. This topic details how you can become a teacher, what is expected of you and what you can expect from Eve University.

Becoming a teacher

Teachers are the backbone of what makes Eve University Eve University. While players can get advice in other channels and corporations, only Eve University consistently teaches live ingame classes on all Eve subjects. Since all players - especially the more experienced ones - eventually leave the university we are always looking for new teachers. If you feel you're good at explaining things, teaching might just be something for you!

What does being a teacher mean?

Being a teacher with Eve University means you spend some of your own (ingame) time helping other players by holding classes. While all classes are welcome, we are especially looking for teachers who will teach classes with regularity - even if it is only once a month. Being a teacher in Eve University means people will also turn to you for advice, as new players recognise your efforts to help them and your knowledge in a certain field. I have found teaching to be a very rewarding experience.

How do I become a teacher?

If you want to become a teacher, your first step will be to become a Probationary Teacher. This is basically a trial period for a new teacher. First, contact the Director of Education or Teaching Manager to receive access to the teacher forum. This forum contains guides for new teachers, class syllabi and a lot of other useful information.

To be able to teach classes you will need to submit your class notes to the Training Manager or Training Director for approval. The best way to do this is by sending the notes in a private message on the forums. The class notes should describe both the structure and contents of the class you plan to teach. We always leave the choice of topic up to the teacher, but we do have a [standard curriculum] (collection of class topics) that always need teaching. Once your class notes have been approved, you can schedule the class on a time and date convenient for you. We prefer that one or more experienced teachers sit in on the class of probationary teachers, although if none are available a class can be held without them.

After a probationary teacher has taught 3 classes, he or she will become a full teacher. Teachers do not need to have their class notes approved.

What is expected of me as a teacher?

We expect that you teach classes at Eve University with reasonable consistency. This does not mean you have to teach a class every week, even once a month is fine - as long as you do so every month. This should be done out of your own initiative. Do not wait for a manager or director to poke you about teaching

We also expect you to take care of yourself: do not get burned out. We have seen with new teachers that they start teaching multiple classes a week. And after a few weeks they stop teaching because they are burned out. Long term consistency is more important than short term quantity to us.

What can I expect from Eve University?

Eve University always supports its teachers. If you have a class that requires resources (minerals, BPCs, modules, etc), funding can be arranged through Eve University's logistics department.

Involvement in the university as a faculty member is also a stepping stone for higher positions within the university staff.

Becoming a professor

Professors are to teachers what teachers are to students. Professors are acknowledged as extremely committed members of the Eve University faculty, having proven their dedication to helping Eve University improve its teaching programme.

What does being a professor mean?

Being a professor means you are recognised as a very valued member of the Eve University staff, the créme de la créme of the faculty.

How do I become a professor?

In order to become a Professor, an existing teacher has to meet certain requirements:

• The teacher must write a 'dissertation'. This can be one of the following:
• A new class syllabus for a class not previously documented OR
• An extensive guide on a topic not previously (or incorrectly or outdated) documented
• The teacher has to have a consistent teaching record, at least one class a week for the past six weeks
• The teacher has to have helped at least one player become a teacher

What is expected of me as a professor?

Professors are expected to stay active as teachers, teaching at least one class every two weeks. Professors are also expected to help train new teachers by sitting in on classes by Probationary Teacher, help with ironing class notes and nurturing the attitude and talents of new teachers.

What can I expect from Eve University

As highly valued faculty members, Professors can expect the following:

• Graduate access to the corporate hangars
• Forum access to the Dean's Lounge, a forum otherwise restricted to the directors and managers of Eve University.

References

• http://forum.eveuniversity.org/viewtopic.php?f=100&t=13864 - original forum post