APS163: Online Calculus For Engineers II

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APS163: Online Calculus For Engineers II

Company

University of Toronto

Job description

Course description: This course focuses on the fundamental tools of calculus and its connections to engineering. The topics include methods of integration, an introduction to differential equations, series and Taylor series, vector differentiation, and partial differentiation. Problems combining calculus with geometry, linear algebra, statics, and mechanics will be examined.Posting end date: September 10, 2024Number of Positions: 1Estimated TA support: Three TAs.Estimated course enrolment: 120 students.Class schedule: Students attend two online hours per week (Schedule TBA). The course typically runs eleven weekly sessions over the course of the term (final schedule TBD).Dates of appointment: September 1, 2024- December 31, 2024Hours: 50% HCE (up to a maximum of 115 hrs)Salary: CUPE minimum salary rates for a half course (HCE), inclusive of vacation pay, are: Sessional Lecturer 1 – $9,457.90; Sessional Lecturer 1 Long Term – $9,930.79; Sessional Lecturer 2 – $10,121.77; Sessional Lecturer 2 Long Term – $10,326.62; Sessional Lecturer 3 – $10,362.76 and Sessional Lecturer 3 Long Term – $10,570.02. Should rates stipulated in the Collective Agreement vary from rates stated in this posting, the rates stated in the Collective Agreement shall prevail.Minimum Qualifications: At least a M.Sc. in either Mathematics or Engineering, with experience teaching first-year engineering calculus. The applicant should be very comfortable working with Quercus and be able to handle administrative duties that use its applications.Preferred Qualifications: Familiarity with existing calculus curriculum and experience teaching at UofT Engineering, particularly in first year courses, will be considered an asset.Description of duties:Together with co-instructor, will divide as equitably as possible:Delivering online classesProviding scheduled office hours for studentsSetting assignments, midterm, and final examCoordinating the work of the course teaching assistantsGrading final examination papersApplication Procedure: Applicants should submit:Application documents must be submitted via the link found in the application form in one (1) file.If during the application and/or selection process you require accommodation due to a disability, please contact Chanelle Small-Reid at .This job is posted in accordance with the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 Collective Agreement.It is understood that some announcements of vacancies are tentative, pending final course determinations and enrolment. Should rates stipulated in the collective agreement vary from rates stated in this posting, the rates stated in the collective agreement shall prevail.Preference in hiring is given to qualified individuals advanced to the rank of Sessional Lecturer II or Sessional Lecturer III in accordance with Article 14:12 of the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 collective agreement.Please note: Undergraduate or graduate students and postdoctoral fellows of the University of Toronto are covered by the CUPE 3902 Unit 1 collective agreement rather than the Unit 3 collective agreement and should not apply for positions posted under the Unit 3 collective agreement.All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.Diversity StatementThe University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building a culture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectively address and serve the interests of our global community. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities. We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverse perspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential to strengthening our academic mission.As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief Diversity Survey. This survey is voluntary. Any information directly related to you is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or human resources staff. Results will be aggregated for institutional planning purposes. For more information, please see .Accessibility StatementThe University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission.The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities.If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact .

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Toronto, ON

Job date

Fri, 06 Sep 2024 22:39:06 GMT

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