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Sessional Instructor - School of Mathematical & Computational Sciences (Summer 2019)

Competition Number:
20SI19
Position Type:
Sessional Opening
Closing Date:
Date of Posting:
Department:
School of Mathematical & Computational Science, Faculty of Science
Position:
Sessional Instructor
Contract:
Summer 2019

The School of Mathematical and Computational Sciences at the University of Prince Edward Island has an opening for a sessional instructor during the forthcoming Summer 2019 1st semester  (May 13 to July 5 – extended duration, 8 weeks). This position is subject to final budgetary approval.

MATH-1920 SINGLE VARIABLE CALCULUS II + Tutorial (4 Credits)
This course is a continuation of integral calculus of functions of a single variable and an introduction to sequences and series. Techniques of integration are studied, including improper integrals and numerical integration, and the tools of integral calculus are used to compute areas, volumes and arc lengths; and are applied to problems in physics and differential equations. Sequences, series, tests for convergence, Taylor series and Taylor polynomials are studied.

Course Tuesday & Thursday 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. / Tutorial Thursday 9:00 -10:00 p.m.

Qualifications:
Successful applicants should hold a Master’s degree in Mathematics or a related field, or an equivalent combination of qualifications and experience.  Applicants should have experience in teaching, research or industry practice related to the course content.

Preference will be given to qualified candidates with seniority on the UPEI Sessional Roster in the academic unit.

Application Instructions:
Applicants should specify the course they are applying to teach, submit a curriculum vitae and names of three referees to:

Dr. Shannon Fitzpatrick, Interim Associate Dean
School of Mathematical and Computational Sciences University of Prince Edward Island
550 University Avenue
Charlottetown, PE   C1A 4P3
Email:  sfitzpatrick@upei.ca

In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. UPEI is committed to the principle of equity in employment.

Closing date for applications is March 22, 2019

UPEI encourages all qualified applicants to apply for job openings; however, in keeping with the terms and provisions of the university’s various employment and collective agreements, first priority will be given to internal candidates.