Pre-College Instructor, Anatomy and Physiology (On-Campus), Summer 2026
About The Position
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 . 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. We invite you to explore the wonders of anatomical structures and their physiological functions, and to discover 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 29 - July 17 -- 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.
Requirements
- Graduate degree or equivalent professional or academic background
- Expertise in the pertinent subject matter
- Aptitude for teaching
- Applicants must have U.S. work authorization and will need to be in the U.S. while teaching
- 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
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
