Columbia 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 and through the summer after their senior year.

Columbia University’s Pre-College Programs for High School Students is seeking qualified candidates to develop and teach on-campus courses during Summer ’25. 

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 program–including course sessions and times–please see here.

Course Description
This course provides students with a comprehensive introduction to the legal framework that governs the creation, operation, and dissolution of business organizations. We’ll explore the different types of business entities—such as sole proprietorships, partnerships, and corporations—and learn how to select the right entity based on specific business needs. Students will also examine the legal issues that arise throughout a business’s lifecycle, from formation to operation to termination, including contracts, liabilities, and disputes.

Throughout the course, we’ll evaluate the legal responsibilities of key stakeholders, including agents, partners, and corporate officers and directors, and how their actions impact a business's success or failure. We’ll also propose legal terms to be included in essential business documents, such as articles of incorporation, partnership agreements, and bylaws, to address common organizational challenges. By the end of the course, students will have a broad understanding of how businesses function from a legal perspective. 

No prior knowledge of law is required, though a general understanding of business concepts will be helpful.

Course Schedules
Summer A: June 30th to July 18th - 9:10am-11am & 1:10pm-3pm EST (no class July 4th)

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 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 (you will have around 20-24 students)
• Attend and complete all required online trainings

• A law degree from an ABA accredited school
• Expertise in the pertinent subject matter
• Aptitude for teaching

Hiring Salary 

• Summer A & B (On-Campus): $7,000 - $9,000
• A one-time course development fee will be paid to first time instructors. Development fee rates are $1,500 for 3-week courses and $750 for all other 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 Pre-College: B-1, E-3, H-1B, J-1, and O-1.
• 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 Pre-College Program

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Columbia University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.