Pre-College Instructor, Investment Portfolio Management (On-Campus), Summer at Columbia University

New York, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

12 Aug, 26

Salary

9000.0

Posted On

14 May, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Investment Portfolio Management, Curriculum Development, Teaching, Risk Management, Valuation Techniques, Financial Analysis, Student Evaluation, Classroom Management, Quantitative Analysis, Lesson Planning

Industry

Higher Education

Description

Company Description 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. Job Description Columbia University’s 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 program–including course sessions and times–please see here. Course Description Looking at stocks, bonds, ETFs, cryptocurrency, real estate, futures, and options, this course introduces students to how professional investment managers construct investment portfolios. We look at these different investment opportunities as well as key valuation and risk management techniques. How might investors benefit from diversification? What are the metrics for measuring performance? What are the common pitfalls made by investors? Class time is divided between interactive lecture and guided hands-on work. Participants assume the role of professional money managers as they operate their own diversified investment portfolios in a session-long simulation game. Students also are given the opportunity to interact with guest speakers, who are professionals in the field. Common theories and practices presented in class, news of current and world events, and discussion around decisions made by the world’s foremost investors are incorporated as students develop a sense of how real-time managers make decisions. Participants are required to bring laptops for this class and, as this is a quantitative course, should be comfortable with math and prepared for a challenging experience. Course Schedule Session A: June 29 - July 17 -- 11:10am - 1:00pm & 3:10 - 5:00pm 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 Range Session A (Campus, 3 Week): $7,000 - $9,000 Please note your availability to teach the Session A schedule (as well as any information regarding your suitability for the role) 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 All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Columbia University is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran Term: 2026 SUMMER Department: High School Programs Division: Non-Degree Program: High School Summer Programs Academic Program: High School Programs

Responsibilities

Develop and deliver an immersive non-credit course on investment portfolio management for high-achieving high school students. Responsibilities include creating syllabi, leading interactive lectures, and providing holistic evaluations for each participant.