Pre-College Instructor Introduction to Business Finance and Economics Online Summer 2025
Pre-College Instructor Introduction to Business Finance and Economics Online Summer 2025
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Job Description
Columbia Universitys PreCollege Programs for High School Students is seeking qualified candidates to develop and teach online 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
This course focuses on the firms 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 firms 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 Schedule
Summer B: July 21st to August 1st
Class Times: 5:00pm8:00pm 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
- 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 :
Hiring Salary
- Summer B (Online): $3300 $4200
- A onetime course development fee will be paid to first time instructors. Development fees for online courses are $750
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 :
Yes
Employment Type :
Parttime
Employment Type
Remote
Company Industry
Key Skills
- Marketing & Sales
- Accounts Handling
- ABAP
- HACCP
- ITI
