Pre-College Instructor, A Bridge to Higher Mathematics

2 weeks ago


New York County New York, United States Columbia University Full time
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



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