Pre-College Instructor, Introduction to Business, Finance, and Economics (On-Campus), Summer 2027

Company Description

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.

Job Description

Columbia University’s Pre-College Programs for high school students is seeking qualified candidates to develop and teach on-campus and online courses during Summer ’27.

Reporting to the Assistant Dean for Pre-College Programs, Pre-College instructors develop and deliver immersive non-credit courses for high-achieving high school students. They guide and supervise students when classes are in session, and write a holistic evaluation of each course participant after classes conclude.

For more information on the program–including course sessions and times–please see here .

Course Description
This course focuses on the firm’s financial and economic behavior. The firm needs cash to undertake worthy investments, and the firm needs to identify investments worth undertaking. What models does the firm use to identify such investments? What sources of cash can the firm use? How do the financial markets in which this money is raised function? How does the market value the firm, its securities, and its investments? What financial instruments are available to the firm? What are the microeconomic models that best describe a firm’s behavior in such markets?

In answering these questions, the participants discuss stocks, bonds, stock markets, as well as valuation models of investments, firms, and securities. They also work with concepts like optimal investment strategies, what is revealed and what is hidden in published accounting statements, and what are some of the sources of risk. Students also acquire familiarity with the mechanics and history of the financial markets.

The course includes case studies and some sustained independent work by the participants.

Course Schedules

- Session A: June 28–July 16 | 11:10 a.m.–1:00 p.m. and 3:10–5:00 p.m.
- Session B: July 20–August 6 | 11:10 a.m.–1:00 p.m. and 3:10–5:00 p.m.

Please note: Course(s) and course availability are subject to change. Dates and class times are tentative and subject to change.

Responsibilities

- Develop course content, syllabus, lesson plans, and assigned work, in accordance with Pre-College templates and regulations
- Lead and attend all class sessions, including escorting students to and from campus for field trips 
- Establish and maintain a dynamic in-class environment tailored for our high school population
- Evaluate student work and write a holistic evaluation of each participant after the course ends
- Monitor and address student concerns and inquiries (typical class size is 20-24 students)
- Attend and complete all required online trainings

Qualifications

- Graduate degree or equivalent professional or academic background
- Expertise in the pertinent subject matter
- Aptitude for teaching

Additional Information

Hiring Salary Ranges:

Session A & B (Campus, 3 Week): $7,400 - $9,100

- Please specify which session(s) you would be interested in teaching in the Message to Hiring Manager field.  
- Please submit a resume inclusive of teaching experience as well as formal teaching evaluations (if available)
- Applicants must have U.S. work authorization and will need to be in the U.S. while teaching
- Columbia Affiliates: There may be restrictions when hiring individuals who hold a concurrent appointment at Columbia University during the Summer term. Generally, PhD students and Officers of Research are not eligible. Please check with us during the hiring process regarding your eligibility. Please note, Pre-College courses do not count towards the maximum course loads for SPS part-time faculty
- 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

Columbia University is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran