Pre-College Instructor, A Bridge to Higher Mathematics

3 weeks ago

New York, United States Columbia University Full time
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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 9-12 and freshman year of college.

Job Description

Columbia University’s Pre-College Programs for High School Students is seeking qualified candidates to develop and teach on-campus (i.e., in person) courses during Summer ’24. 

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

Sessions:

  • Summer A: June 24th - July 12th (Classes do not meet on July 4th)
  • Summer B: July 16th - August 2nd

Class Times: 

  • 9:10am-11am & 1:10pm-3pm EST -OR-
  • 11:10am-1pm & 3:10-5pm EST

Course description:

This course focuses on theoretical mathematics that is not typically part of a traditional high school curriculum. The course covers a variety of topics including: logic, set theory, number theory and combinatorics. An emphasis is placed on proof throughout the course and different techniques of proof, including mathematical induction, direct proof and proof by contradiction will be discussed. While some applications will be considered, this course will primarily focus on theoretical concepts.

This course is titled A Bridge to Higher Mathematics because it will help to teach students the reasoning and proof - writing skills needed for higher - level university mathematics, and more generally, STEM courses. It will give students a path for learning the skills they  need to succeed in higher - level mathematics.

Responsibilities:

  • Develop course content, syllabus, lesson plans, and assigned work
  • Lead and attend all in-person class sessions
  • 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 (you will have around 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 Range: 

Summer A/B on-campus: $6,150 - $7,850

  • 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
  • Applicants may not hold a concurrent appointment with Columbia for the duration of their appointment
  • 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

For more information on the program, hiring process, and class schedules, please see here.  

Your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Columbia University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

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