Coinciding with his professional work in film and television, exhibitions, and musical and theatrical performances, Pirooz has taught screenwriting, acting, and film production courses to a diverse array of students around the globe, including UCLA Extension, The American Musical and Dramatic Academy, Yonsei University, The European Graduate School, Compton Community College, and Naropa University. He is currently an Assistant Professor of Screenwriting and Film Production at Southern Illinois University - Carbondale.