Pre-College Instructor, Entrepreneurship From Idea to Early Design (On-Campus), Summer 2026
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Job Location:
New York City, NY - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
22-10-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Columbia Universitys Pre-College Programs for high school students is seeking qualified candidates to develop and teach on-campus courses during Summer 26.
Reporting to the Senior Director of Instruction and Curriculum for Pre-College Programs Pre-College instructors develop and deliver immersive non-credit courses for high-achieving 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 intensive course takes an applied practical approach to the development testing and validation of customer or community-driven product solutions. By learning and applying contemporary design-thinking concepts and tools students generate innovative solutions to important customer or community problems. During the program students identify and define a major problem to be solved work with real customers to better understand the problem from their perspective generate multiple solutions then choose a solution to test with real customers. Students acquire practical knowledge and tools focusing on the development testing and validation of new products that solve real customer problems and needs from idea to early product development.
Students can expect to learn how to:
- identify and articulate customer problems in an accurate way reflecting how individuals truly experience the problem and its challenges
- create effective customer surveys to help validate your assumptions on customer problems (pain points) solutions and benefits (expected outcomes)
- assess current solutions provided in the marketplace in order to build on best practices as well as identify gap areas
- develop a minimal viable product in order to gain additional feedback on specific solution features
- measure and validate customer needs fulfillment or social impact assumptions
- develop a solution (business or social enterprise) model to test your assumptions about customer interests acceptance and use
Course Schedule(s)
Session AA: June 22nd to June 26th - 9:10 - 11:00am & 1:10 - 3:00pm
Session C: August 3rd to August 7th - 9:10 - 11:00am & 1:10 - 3:00pm
Please note: Course(s) and course availability are subject to change. All times shown are Eastern Time (ET). Dates and class times are tentative and subject to change.
Responsibilities:
Develop course content syllabus lesson plans and assigned work in accordance with Pre-College templates and regulations
Lead and attend all class sessions including escorting students to and from campus for field trips
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 (typical class size is 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 Ranges:
Session AA C (Campus 1 Week): $3000 - $3500
Please specify which session(s) you would be interested in teaching in the Message to Hiring Manager field.
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
Columbia Affiliates: There may be restrictions when hiring individuals who hold a concurrent appointment at Columbia University during the Summer term. Generally PhD students and Officers of Research are not eligible. Please check with us during the hiring process regarding your eligibility. Please note Pre-College courses do not count towards the maximum course loads for adjuncts.
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
Note: Columbia Universitys Policy on Remote Work states that anyone teaching online classes must reside in one of the following states or districts: AZ CA CO CT Washington D.C. DE FL GA HI IL MA MD MT NJ OK VA VT and WA.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Columbia University is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Part-time
Key Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Public Relations
- Google Docs
- Data Collection
- MailChimp
- Microsoft Word
- Dermal Fillers
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Research Experience
- Microsoft Excel
- Adobe Photoshop
- Writing Skills
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