Pre-College Instructor, Introduction to Business, Finance…

Job Description
Columbia University’s 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. 
Sessions:
Summer A: June 24th - July 12th (Classes do not meet on July 4th)
Summer B: July 16th - August 2nd
Class Times: 
9:10-11am & 1:10-3pm OR
11:10am-1pm & 3:10-5pm
Course description:
This course focuses on the firm’s financial and economic behavior. The firm needs cash to undertake worthy investments, and the firm needs to identify investments worth undertaking. What models does the firm use to identify such investments? What sources of cash can the firm use? How do the financial markets in which this money is raised function? How does the market value the firm, its securities, and its investments? What financial instruments are available to the firm? What are the microeconomic models that best describe a firm’s behavior in such markets?
In answering these questions, the participants discuss stocks, bonds, stock markets, as well as valuation models of investments, firms, and securities. They also work with concepts like optimal investment strategies, what is revealed and what is hidden in published accounting statements, and what are some of the sources of risk. Students also acquire familiarity with the mechanics and history of the financial markets.
The course includes case studies and some sustained independent work by the participants.
Laptops, while not required, are highly recommended. 
Responsibilities:
Develop course content, syllabus, lesson plans, and assigned work
Lead and attend all in-person class sessions
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 (you will have around 20-24 students)
Attend and complete all required online trainings