Columbiauniversity1

Columbiauniversity1

Pre-College Instructor, The Origin and Evolution of the Universe (Online), Summer 2026

New York, NY, United States

Work authorization required$12k-$17kDetected 70 days ago
ResearchProblem Solving

About the role

  • Columbia University's Pre-College Programs offer high-achieving high school students the opportunity to engage in exploratory coursework at the college level, studying alongside peers from around the world.
  • This highly selective program is open to students entering grades 9 and through the summer following their senior year.
  • They guide and supervise students when classes are in session, and write a holistic evaluation of each course participant after classes conclude.

Responsibilities

  • Develop course content, syllabus, lesson plans, and assigned work, in accordance with Pre-College templates and regulations
  • Lead and attend all online class sessions
  • Establish and maintain a dynamic in-class environment tailored for our high school population
  • Columbia University's Pre-College Programs for high school students is seeking qualified candidates to develop and teach courses during Summer '26.
  • Reporting to the Senior Director of Instruction and Curriculum for Pre-College Programs, Pre-College instructors develop and deliver immersive non-credit courses for high-achieving high school students.
  • In a little over a century, cosmology has matured as a discipline due to improvements in our understanding of fundamental physics and technological advances allowing us to map the Universe in unprecedented detail and perform complex calculations.

Requirements

  • Applicants must have U.S. work authorization and will need to be in the U.S. while teaching
  • Once hired, applicants are required to submit to a third party background check and complete Protection of Minors training in addition to other training(s) mandated by the University and Pre-College Program
  • Attend and complete all required online trainings
  • Graduate degree or equivalent professional or academic background

Compensation

  • Hiring Salary Ranges:

Equal opportunity

  • All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
  • Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran

Visa & Work Authorization

  • work authorization and will need to be in the U

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