Sessional Instructors: Department of Mathematics and Statistics, Faculty of Science

Description

The Department of Mathematics and Statistics, within the Faculty of Science, invites applications for Sessional Instructor(s) for the Fall 2026 Term, with a start date of Aug 1, 2026. The successful candidates will be responsible for lecture instruction, lab coordination, and any other associated duties for courses offered during the Fall 2026 session.

An introduction to systems of linear equations, vectors in Euclidean space and matrix algebra. Additional topics include linear transformations, determinants, complex numbers, eigenvalues, and applications.

Fall 2026 Term Dates:
Monday, Aug 24, 2026, to Thursday, Dec 24, 2026.

Delivery Mode:
All course components will be delivered in person.

Teaching

Schedule:

To be determined.

An introduction to single variable calculus intended for students with credit in high school calculus. Limits, derivatives, and integrals of algebraic, exponential, logarithmic and trigonometric functions play a central role. Additional topics include applications of differentiation; the fundamental theorem of calculus, improper integrals and applications of integration. Differential calculus in several variables will also be introduced.

Fall 2026 Term Dates:
Monday, Aug 24, 2026, to Thursday, Dec 24, 2026.

Delivery Mode:
All course components will be delivered in person.

Teaching

Schedule:

To be determined.

An introduction to single variable calculus intended for students with credit in high school calculus. Limits, derivatives, and integrals of algebraic, exponential, logarithmic and trigonometric functions play a central role. Additional topics include applications of differentiation; the fundamental theorem of calculus, improper integrals and applications of integration. Differential calculus in several variables will also be introduced.

Fall 2026 Term Dates:
Monday, Aug 24, 2026, to Thursday, Dec 24, 2026.

Delivery Mode:
All course components will be delivered in person.

Teaching

Schedule:

To be determined.

An extensive treatment of differential and integral calculus in a single variable, with an emphasis on applications. Differentiation: derivative laws, the mean value theorem, optimization, curve sketching and other applications. Integral calculus: the fundamental theorem of calculus, techniques of integration, improper integrals, and areas of planar regions. Infinite series: power series, Taylor's theorem and Taylor series.

Fall 2026 Term Dates:
Monday, Aug 24, 2026, to Thursday, Dec 24, 2026.

Delivery Mode:
All course components will be delivered in person.

Teaching

Schedule:

To be determined.

Introduction to probability, including Bayes' law, expectations and distributions. Discrete and continuous random variables, including properties of the normal curve. Collection and visual display of single and multi-dimensional data. Introduction to statistical modelling and estimation. Parametric and simulation-based confidence interval estimation.

Fall 2026 Term Dates:
Monday, Aug 24, 2026, to Thursday, Dec 24, 2026.

Delivery Mode:
All course components will be delivered in person.

Teaching

Schedule:

To be determined.

Applicants should have a minimum of an MSc in Mathematics and Statistics or a closely related discipline; however, a PhD is preferred. Preference will be given to graduate students and postdocs in our program looking to obtain teaching experience, followed by applicants with a postgraduate degree.

• Cover letter.
• Current curriculum vitae.
• Statement of teaching philosophy, including fostering an inclusive learning environment.
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness.
• Three letters of reference.

• Applicants who have taught as a sessional instructor in the Faculty of Science may choose to only submit a cover letter and current CV.
• Multiple individuals may be hired to instruct different courses and, therefore, applicants are encouraged to indicate the course(s) they are interested in and qualified to teach.