Sessional Lecturer, STA4530HS: Derivatives for Institutional Investing (0.125 FCE per Instructor)

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Sessional Lecturer, STA4530HS: Derivatives for Institutional Investing (0.125 FCE per Instructor)

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University of Toronto

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Date Posted: 09/09/2024
Req ID: 39557
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & Science
Department: Department of Statistical Sciences
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)Description:STA4530HS: Derivatives for Institutional Investing (0.125 FCE per Instructor)This course explores the replication of financial derivatives from the standpoint of investment banks (“sell-side”) and the application of derivatives from the standpoint of pension funds, insurers, hedge funds, mutual funds and private equity funds (“buy-side”). The course is structured in three components: (i) the construction and trading of structured derivatives, (ii) the use of derivatives by the buy side, (iii) the synthesis of (i) and (ii) into case studies.Estimated Course Enrolment35Estimated TA Support25 hours. The availability of TA support is contingent on class enrolment and class size.ScheduleMondays 6:00pm to 9:00pm (2nd Half)TutorialN/ADelivery MethodIn PersonSessional DatesJanuary 1, 2025 to April 30, 2025(Second Half – 6 Lectures. This course is co-taught: 0.125 FCE each)Salary (includes vacation pay)May be negotiated based on industry experience.$2,364.47 for Sessional Lecturer I;$2,482.70 for Sessional Lecturer I Long Term;$2,530.44 for Sessional Lecturer II;$2,590.69 for Sessional Lecturer III(Rates are pro-rated to FCE)Qualifications: Relevant background and education in the field of Mathematical Finance/Statistics. Currently active in the finance industry with at least five years’ experience in finance/insurance. Prior experience teaching at the university level. Prior experience teaching STA4530 or a similar course is an asset.Description of duties: Preparation and delivery of six lectures in this course. Supervision of teaching assistant(s) assigned to this course and paid by University. Preparation, supervision and grading of assignments, tests and examinations in accordance with University regulations.Closing Date: September 30, 2024Application Procedure: All individuals interested in the position must submit a Curriculum Vitae and the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 Application Forms available at to .Closing Date: 09/30/2024, 11:59PM EDT
**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.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

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Wed, 11 Sep 2024 02:19:47 GMT

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