MAB: Introductory Calculus Natural Sciences

ST230 C Introduction to Probability and Statistics for Science (Spring 2026)

Faculty/Academic Area: Faculty of Science

Department: Mathematics

Campus: Waterloo

Employee Group: WLUFA

Requisition : 10635

Position Title: ST230 C Introduction to Probability and Statistics for Science (Spring 2026)

Term: Spring 2026 (May 1 – August 31 2026)

Days/Times: Mon, Wed 8:30-9:50

Anticipated Class Size: 135

Additional Course Requirements: None

Posted on: February 12 2026

Posting ends: February 19 2026

Course Instructor: ST230

Data collection and description including univariate and bivariate frequency tables, histograms and summary statistics; elementary probability theory; random variables and expectations; sampling theory and the Central Limit Theorem; estimation and hypothesis testing for data from one and two normal populations.

Master’s Degree

Mathematics or Statistics

Mathematics or Statistics

MA or MSc degree in Mathematics or Statistics

Ability to prepare course documents using LaTeX.

February 19 2026

• CV (Maximum of 10 pages, with 12-point font and 2.54 cm (1 inch) margins. Pages which exceed this limit will not be considered in the committee’s evaluation of the application)
• Only CVs submitted as a single .pdf file will be considered.
• On the CAF, applicants must clearly outline only those qualifications which are relevant for each course for which they have applied and articulate how their work and academic experience enhances their ability to teach each course.
• 4-page total limit on the responses to all of Questions 1, 3 and 4 and 200-word limit on responses for Question 2 will be enforced

• Verification of the highest degree (e.g., a copy of the transcript)
• Name and contact information for referees (Maximum of 1 page in total, with 12-point font and 2.54 cm margins. Pages which exceed this limit will not be considered in the committee’s evaluation of the application).

• Teaching Dossier and/or relevant supplementary documentation (Maximum of 9 pages in total, with 12-point font and 2.54 cm margins. Pages which exceed this limit will not be considered in the committee’s evaluation of the application).
• External applicants shall combine the teaching dossier, relevant supplementary documentation, verification of the highest degree, and name and contact information for referees in a single .pdf file to be considered.

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