The School of Mathematical and Computational Sciences at the University of Prince Edward Island has six openings for sessional instructors during the forthcoming Winter 2022 semester. These positions are subject to final budgetary approval.

CS 1910-1 Computer Communications

Students will be introduced to computational thinking. They will learn how abstraction and decomposition can be used to solve problems and how to create, analyze and trace their own algorithmic solutions. They will iterate and improve their solutions through pseudocode and through implementation in a procedural programming paradigm. They will learn the following programming constructs: built-in types and user defined types, decision structures, repetition structures, functions and ways to represent data. They will learn to test their code through unit testing to ensure correctness of their programs. PREREQUISITE: Grade XII academic mathematics. Three lecture hours per week

Course: Monday, Wednesday 1:30-2:45pm

MATH 1110-2 Finite Mathematics

This course introduces students to finite mathematical techniques and to mathematical models in business, life and the social sciences. The course begins with an introduction to mathematical models, types of models, and conversion of verbal models to mathematical models. Topics covered include systems of linear equations and matrices, linear inequalities and linear programming, sets, counting and probability. NOTE: Credit for Mathematics 1110 will not be allowed if taken concurrent with or subsequent to Mathematics 2610. PREREQUISITE: Grade XII academic Mathematics.

Course: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9:30-10:20am

MATH-1910-2 Single Variable Calculus I (4 Credits)

This course is an introduction to differential and integral calculus of functions of a single variable. The course is intended primarily for majors in the Mathematical and Computational Sciences, Engineering and the Physical Sciences, as well as those planning to continue with further Mathematics courses. The concepts of limits, continuity and derivatives are introduced and explored numerically, graphically and analytically. The tools of differential calculus are applied to problems in: related rates; velocity and acceleration; extrema of functions; optimization; curve sketching; and indeterminate forms. The concepts of definite and indefinite integrals are introduced, and the relation between the two integrals is discovered via the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus. PREREQUISITE: Grade XII academic Mathematics (Note: An Assessment Test will be administered during the first week of classes and students who do not pass the Assessment Test will be required to attend an additional Pre-Calculus Review tutorial if they wish to remain in the course.)

Course: Monday, Wednesday 4:30-6:15pm

MATH 2610-1 Linear Algebra I

This course introduces some of the basic concepts and techniques of linear algebra to students of any major. The emphasis is on the interpretation and development of computational tools. Theory is explained mainly on the basis of two or three-dimensional models. Topics covered are: matrices; determinants; systems of equations; vectors in two and three-dimensional space including dot and cross products, lines, and planes; concepts of linear independence, basis, and dimension explained with examples; linear transformations and their matrices; eigenvectors and eigenvalues. Three lecture hours per week PREREQUISITE: Grade XII academic Mathematics.        

Course: Tuesday, Thursday 11:30am-12:45pm

MCS 2050-1 C++ Technology Lab

An introduction to C++ for java programmers. Topics include basic terminology, pointers, memory management, classes, operator overloading, heap versus stack variables and the C++ standard template library. Two lab hours per week for 6 weeks

Course: Thursday 7:00-9:45pm

STAT 1210-2 Introductory Statistics

The main objective of this course is to introduce the basic concepts of descriptive statistics, statistical inference, and the use of statistical software such as MINITAB to students in any discipline. More time is spent on statistical inference than on descriptive statistics. Topics include frequency distributions, descriptive statistics, rules of probability, discrete and continuous probability distributions, random sampling and sampling distributions, confidence intervals, one- and two-tail tests of hypotheses, and correlation and linear regression. Prerequisite: Grade XII academic Mathematics NOTE: Credit will not be allowed for Statistics 1210 if a student has received credit for any of the following courses: Business 2510, Education 4810, Psychology 2710 and Sociology 3320. Credit for Statistics 1210 will not be allowed if taken concurrent with or subsequent to Statistics 1910.

Course: Tuesday, Thursday 11:30am-12:45pm

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 of the academic unit.

Application Instructions:

Applications should include cover letter and curriculum vitae (with the names and contact information for at least three references). The cover letter should also clearly indicate which course(s) you are applying to teach. 

Send applications 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.

UPEI will require mandatory full Covid 19 vaccination for all students, staff, and faculty. Exemptions only apply for medical, religious, or cultural reasons in accordance with the UPEI Covid 19 mandatory vaccination policy.

Closing date for applications is December 7, 2021.