Pre-College Instructor, Neuroscience of Psychiatric Disorders (Online), Summer 2026
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Qualifications
Graduate degree or equivalent professional or academic background Expertise in the pertinent subject matter Aptitude for teaching Additional Information Hiring Salary Ranges: Session AA (Online, 1 Week): $2,200 - $3,000 Please note your availability to teach the Session AA 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 reputed company hiring individuals who hold a reputed company appointment at Columbia University during the Summer term. Generally, PhD reputed company and Officers of Research are not eligible. Please reputed company 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 reputed company party background reputed company and complete Protection of Minors training in addition to other training(s) mandated by the University and Pre-College Program reputed company 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 Apply To This Job