The School of Mathematical and Computational Sciences at the University of Prince Edward Island has an opening for sessional instructors during the forthcoming Fall 2024 semester. These positions are subject to final budgetary approval.

Please note that these three courses will be co-taught with a full-time faculty member. The contracts are for the first 6 weeks of the courses. The courses offered below will be taught in person, unless otherwise specified as an online course.

Math 1910 SINGLE VARIABLE CALCULUS I

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

Semester hours of credit: 4

Section 1: T/Th 4:00 PM - 5:45 PM

Section 2: T/Th 8:30 AM - 9:45 AM & T 1:00 PM - 1:50 PM

Math 2420 COMBINATORICS I

This course offers a survey of topics in combinatorics that are essential for students majoring in the Mathematical or Computational Sciences. Topics include: logic, proof techniques such as mathematical induction, recursion, counting methods, and introductory graph theory.

PREREQUISITE: MATH 1920

Three lecture hours per week

M/W/F 1:30 PM - 2:20 PM

Qualifications:

Successful applicants should hold a master’s degree in mathematics/computational sciences 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 the qualified candidates with seniority on the UPEI Sessional Roster and full-time and term contract Faculty Members of the Academic unit.

Application Instructions: 

Applicants should submit a curriculum vitae and names of three referees to:

Dr. Shafiqul Islam, Interim Associate Dean

School of Mathematical and Computational Sciences University of Prince Edward Island

550 University Avenue

Charlottetown, PE   C1A 4P3

Email:  smcs@upei.ca

UPEI is committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, and reconciliation and believes in providing a positive learning and working environment where every person feels empowered to contribute. UPEI is committed to the principle of equity in employment and encourages applications from underrepresented groups including women, Indigenous peoples, visible minorities, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity, and others with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities.

Closing date for applications is August 19, 2024.