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Company DescriptionColumbia 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 DescriptionColumbia 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 [no class on July 4th] Class Times: 11:10am-1:00pm & 3:10pm-5:00pm ESTSummer B: July 16th - August 2nd Class Times: 9:10am-11:00am & 1:10-3:00pm ESTCourse 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 workLead and attend all in-person class sessionsEstablish and maintain a dynamic in-class environment tailored for our high school populationEvaluate student work and write a holistic evaluation of each participant after the course endsMonitor and address student concerns and inquiries (you will have around 20-24 students)Attend and complete all required online trainingsQualificationsGraduate degree or equivalent professional or academic backgroundExpertise in the pertinent subject matterAptitude for teachingHiring Salary Ranges: Summer A on-campus: $6,150 - $7,850Summer B on-campus: $6,150 - $7,850Additional Information:All applications must be made here: 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 teachingApplicants may not hold a concurrent appointment with Columbia for the duration of their appointmentOnce 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 ProgramFor more information on the program, hiring process, and class schedules, please see Opportunity Employer Disability VeteranColumbia University is committed to the hiring of qualified local residents.