Stanford University, Stanford Online High School
Position ID:
OHS-SUMAC [#27859]
Position Title:
SUMaC Online Instructor
Position Location:
Stanford, California 94305, United States of America
Appl Deadline:
none (posted 2025/12/12)
Position Description:
Position Description
Summer 2026 Stanford University Mathematics Camp Instructor Remote Work OpportunityPosition Overview
The Summer 2026 SUMaC Online Instructor will teach Program 1 in the Stanford University Mathematics Camp (SUMaC) Online program. SUMaC serves a select group of rising high school juniors and seniors who have an exceptional interest in mathematics and who are prepared for the study of abstract algebra and number theory. Courses meet live on Zoom for three hours each day from 5pm to 8pm (Monday through Friday). This is a fully remote position that can be completed from anywhere in the United States (U.S.). You will be required to provide your own equipment.
Position Responsibilities:
- Schedule and facilitate 3 hours of learning activities each weekday from 5-8 pm pacific time. These activities can be a combination of lecture, classroom discussion, and small group activities.
- Schedule and hold small group office hours to support students’ learning and progress.
- Communicate daily with instructional assistants to ensure effective support during problem set sessions and to monitor student progress.
- Complete a narrative evaluation for each participant due within two weeks after the last day of the program’s end.
- Actively participate in an Instructor planning meeting, participant orientation, and closing ceremony event.
Program I topics are introduced through motivating problems such as limitations of straight-edge and compass constructions, classification of patterns in two dimensions, error-correcting codes, cryptography, and the analysis of symmetry in structures.
The mathematics central to solving these problems comes from the areas of abstract algebra and number theory. Abstract algebra originated in the early part of the 19th century through the study of polynomial equations. This branch of mathematics lies at the core of many areas of modern mathematical research. Number theory concerns the properties of integers and has its origins in ancient mathematics. Number theory remains a very active field of study with interesting open problems and important applications in computer science.
Program Dates
- Instructor orientation is Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 11am.
- Participant orientation is Wednesday, June 11, 2026
- Monday, June 15, 2026- Friday, July 3, 2026 (SUMaC Online Session 1)
- Monday, July 6, 2026-Friday, July 24, 2026 (SUMaC Online Session 2)
- Master’s or Doctorate degree (or equivalent course work) in mathematics or related discipline
- Facility with teaching traditional and online courses
- Proficiency using computer applications, including those used for video conferencing, document production, and information management
- At least one year experience teaching at the high school or college level, or equivalent, with some online teaching experience preferred
- Proficiency using computer applications, and familiarity with online tools and resources for language teaching
- Ability to routinely and independently exercise sound judgment in making decisions
- Ability to consistently perform desk-based computer and office related tasks
- Experience working in a math camp or math circle, serving students ages 12-17, preferably with Stanford Online High School, Stanford Pre-Collegiate Studies, or a similar program
- Experience working remotely, demonstrating strong ability to work independently and collaboratively
- Interest in supporting a collaborative learning environment for all participants
The compensation for the SUMaC Online Instructor position is $8,077 per session. This position is exempt and is therefore not subject to the overtime provision of the Fair Labor Standards Act.
To apply, candidates must submit this application. Candidates will be contacted in early January on next steps of the process.
Notes:
- The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.
- This position will be performed completely online and requires you to have the ability, technology, and appropriate tools to complete tasks online. Examples of appropriate tools are: internet connection with sufficient strength and stability, up-to-date computer, and installed video-conferencing applications.
- You must be located within the United States for the duration of this assignment in order to accept this position.
- Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of the job.
- Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
- Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. All candidates must be eligible to work in the U.S.
- If applicable, adherence to all Stanford student policies and the Fundamental Standard.
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