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 following  their senior year.

Columbia University’s Pre-College Programs for high school students is seeking qualified candidates to develop and teach on-campus and online courses during Summer ’27. 

Reporting to the Assistant Dean 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 intensive three-week course offers high school students a hands-on, college-level introduction to Anatomy and Physiology, exploring the structure and function of the human body’s major systems. Students explore anatomical structures and their physiological functions, discovering how body systems interact to maintain balance, respond to stress, and support life.

Through interactive lectures, group activities, laboratory investigations, and real-world case studies, students will examine the musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, nervous, and endocrine systems. This course emphasizes the interconnectedness of body systems and encourages critical thinking about health, disease, and performance.

Students will build foundational knowledge in human biology, develop observation and problem-solving skills, and gain experience in a simulated college classroom and lab environment, an ideal primer for future studies in healthcare, sports science, medicine, or biology.

Prerequisite: One year of high school biology.

Course Schedule

• Session A: June 28–July 16 | 11:10 a.m.–1:00 p.m. and 3:10–5:00 p.m.

Please note: Course(s) and course availability are 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 (typical class size is 20-24 students)

• Attend and complete all required online trainings

• Graduate degree or equivalent professional or academic background
• Expertise in the pertinent subject matter
• Aptitude for teaching

Hiring Salary Range: 

Session A (Campus, 3 Week): $7,400 - $9,100

• Please confirm your availability to teach the scheduled session 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 SPS part-time faculty

• 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

Columbia University is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran