Columbia University’s Pre-College Programs for High School Students is seeking qualified candidates to develop and teach on-campus courses during Summer ’25. 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
This course provides students with a comprehensive introduction to the legal framework that governs the creation, operation, and dissolution of business organizations. We’ll explore the different types of business entities—such as sole proprietorships, partnerships, and corporations—and learn how to select the right entity based on specific business needs. Students will also examine the legal issues that arise throughout a business’s lifecycle, from formation to operation to termination, including contracts, liabilities, and disputes.Throughout the course, we’ll evaluate the legal responsibilities of key stakeholders, including agents, partners, and corporate officers and directors, and how their actions impact a business's success or failure. We’ll also propose legal terms to be included in essential business documents, such as articles of incorporation, partnership agreements, and bylaws, to address common organizational challenges. By the end of the course, students will have a broad understanding of how businesses function from a legal perspective. No prior knowledge of law is required, though a general understanding of business concepts will be helpful.Course Schedules
Summer A: June 30th to July 18th - 9:10am-11am & 1:10pm-3pm EST (no class July 4th)
Please Note: Course(s) and course availability is subject to change. Dates and class times are tentative and subject to change.ResponsibilitiesDevelop course content, syllabus, lesson plans, and assigned work, in accordance with Pre-College templates and regulationsLead 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 populationEvaluate student work and write a holistic evaluation of each participant after the course endsMonitor and address student concerns and inquiries (you will have around 20-24 students)Attend and complete all required online trainings
