Location: New York, NY
Cap-Exempt H-1B Position — No lottery required
Columbia University's [Pre-College Programs](https://precollege.sps.columbia.edu/highschool) 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. 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](https://c.smartrecruiters.com/sr-company-attachments-prod-aws-dc5/5a94164be4b009bfee282818/1322fb27-d225-4b3b-a5e8-fc76da582a1a?r=s3-eu-central-1). **Course Description** This course delves into the fundamentals of Quantum Computing, bridging the gap between quantum mechanics and its groundbreaking applications in computing. It focuses on developing students’ knowledge and skills in modern quantum technologies with numerous real-world applications. The course will include lectures emphasizing conceptual understanding and problem-solving, as well as essays and group projects to foster collaborative learning. Topics include: - Quantum Mechanics Foundations: Understanding quantum states, superposition, entanglement, and the evolution of quantum systems. - Quantum Bits (Qubits): Exploration of qubits as the basic units of quantum information and their state manipulation. - Quantum Algorithms: Introduction to key algorithms like Shor's algorithm for factoring and Grover's search algorithm. - Quantum Computing Models