Columbia University School of Professional Studies

Columbia Universitys Pre-College Programs for High School Students is seeking qualified candidates to develop and teach on-campus (i.e., in person) courses during Summer 24.. This course covers an overview of introductory material through hands-on labs and individual and collaborative projects.. Labs are carried out in the cross-platform Java environment, which will be set up on students' personal laptop computers.. Evaluate student work and write a holistic evaluation of each participant after the course ends. Graduate degree or equivalent professional or academic background

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Company DescriptionColumbia 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 9-12 and freshman year of college.Job DescriptionColumbia Universitys Pre-College Programs for High School Students is seeking qualified candidates to develop and teach on-campus (i.e., in person) courses during Summer 24.Please Note: Course(s) and course availability is subject to change. Dates and class times are tentative and subject to change. Session<ul><li>Summer B: July 16th - August 2nd</li></ul>Class Times<ul><li>11:10am-1pm EST & 3:10pm-5pm EST (four hours each day)</li></ul>Course descriptionThis is an introductory course designed to develop logical reasoning and computer programming skills through immersion in the fundamentals of Java. Programming projects will challenge students to develop their logical reasoning, systematic thinking, and problem-solving skills. Students will become familiar with fundamental object-oriented programming concepts, algorithms, and techniques. This course covers an overview of introductory material through hands-on labs and individual and collaborative projects. Labs are carried out in the cross-platform Java environment, which will be set up on students' personal laptop computers.Participants are expected to bring laptops for this class. Laptops can either be a PC or a Mac, but should have 8GB 10GB of free spaceResponsibilities<ul><li>Develop course content, syllabus, lesson plans, and assigned work</li><li>Lead and attend all in-person class sessions</li><li>Establish and maintain a dynamic in-class environment tailored for our high school population</li><li>Evaluate student work and write a holistic evaluation of each participant after the course ends</li><li>Monitor and address student concerns and inquiries (you will have around 20-24 students)</li><li>Attend and complete all required online trainings</li></ul>Qualifications<ul><li>Graduate degree or equivalent professional or academic background</li><li>Expertise in the pertinent subject matter</li><li>Aptitude for teaching</li></ul>Hiring Salary Range<ul><li>Summer B on-campus: $6,150 - $7,850</li></ul>Additional Information<ul><li>All applications must be made here: https://smrtr.io/hty_X</li><li>Please submit a resume inclusive of teaching experience as well as formal teaching evaluations (if available)</li><li>Applicants must have U.S. work authorization and will need to be in the U.S. while teaching</li><li>Applicants may not hold a concurrent appointment with Columbia for the duration of their appointment</li><li>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</li></ul>For more information on the program, hiring process, and class schedules, please see https://bit.ly/3uGNA8a.Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / VeteranColumbia University is committed to the hiring of qualified local residents.

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