Pre-College Instructor Neuroscience On-Campus Summer 2025
Pre-College Instructor Neuroscience On-Campus Summer 2025
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Job Description
Columbia Universitys PreCollege Programs for High School Students is seeking qualified candidates to develop and teach oncampus courses during Summer 25.
Reporting to the Senior Director of Instruction and Curriculum for PreCollege Programs PreCollege Instructors develop and deliver immersive noncredit courses for highachieving 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 programincluding course sessions and timesplease see here.
Course Description
Introduction to Neuroscience: Understanding the Brain
This course is designed for students interested in the science of the brain including its evolutionary origins early development and role in generating behavior. We explore theories of the brain as the seat of the self from ancient Greece to modern times and investigate systems that make up the brain from the individual neuron to the entire central nervous system. We also look into how sensation perception and decision making work at the physiological level. The course blends historical trends in neuroscience with modern experiments and findings and touches on major areas of research including animal studies recording and imaging techniques computational neuroscience and neuropharmacology.
Inclass smallgroup exercises in addition to lectures allow students to tangibly explore the ideas presented in class. Participants construct various models of the brain critique professional neuroscientific papers as peerreviewers and visualize actual neural data with instructor guidance. The course includes asynchronous work which students are expected to complete between class sessions.
In this course students learn about how the laws of neurons and neurotransmitters direct brain processes. Classes include interactive lectures discussions and assignments designed to help students understand the neuroscience of addiction major depressive disorder posttraumatic stress disorder and schizophrenia. Outside of class students explore case studies of neuropsychiatric disorders so as to fully understand the extent of debilitation and possibilities for recovery.
Course Schedules
Introduction to Neuroscience: Understanding the Brain
Summer A: June 30th to July 18th (no class July 4th)
- 9:10am 11:00am & 1:10 3:00pm EST OR
- 11:10am1:00pm & 3:10pm 5:00pm EST
Summer B: July 22nd to August 8th
- 9:10am 11:00am & 1:10 3:00pm EST OR
- 11:10am1:00pm & 3:10pm 5:00pm EST
Please Note: Course(s) and course availability is 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 PreCollege templates and regulations
- Lead and attend all class sessions including escorting students to and from campus for field trips
- Establish and maintain a dynamic inclass 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 2024 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 :
Compensation
- Summer A & B (OnCampus): $7000 $9000
- An additional onetime course development fee will be paid to first time instructors. Development fee rates are $1500 for 3week courses.
Other Requirements
- 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. Employment eligibility is contingent upon valid work authorization. Individuals on STEM OPT or holders of the following visa types are ineligible to teach PreCollege: B1 E3 H1B J1 and O1.
- 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 PreCollege Program
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Columbia University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Parttime
Employment Type
Part-time
