Sessional Lecturer - MATH1850U: Linear Algebra for Engineers - Fall 2025
Tracking Code: req1668
Faculty of Science
Number of Sections: 1
Appointment Type: Limited Term
Salary Grade: Administered in accordance with the Collective Agreement
Posting Date: July 24, 2025
Closing Date: August 18, 2025 (7:00 pm EST)
Course Name and Number: MATH1850U - Linear Algebra for Engineers
Location of classes: North Campus, Oshawa, ON
Course Start Date: September 2, 2025
Course End Date: December 19, 2025
Reporting to the Dean of Science, the Sessional Lecturer provides instruction to graduate and/or undergraduate students in the Faculty of Science.
Job Summary:
To be the instructor of MATH1850U Linear Algebra for Engineers (Sept 2 – Dec 19, 2025) with in person lectures scheduled Wednesday’s and Friday’s from 12:40pm – 2:00pm. MATH1850U course description: Develops the fundamental ideas of linear algebra and demonstrates their applications to other areas. Topics include the algebra of matrices; systems of linear equations; determinants and matrix inverses; real and complex vector spaces, linear independence, bases, dimension and co-ordinates; inner product spaces and the Gram-Schmidt process; least squares and regression; linear maps and matrices, change of basis and similar matrices; eigenvalues, eigenvectors and matrix diagonalization; quadratic forms. 3 cr, 3 lec, 1 tut.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
The duties consist of preparing and delivering in person lectures, developing evaluation materials (assignments, quizzes, exams, etc.), managing the course website (Canvas LMS: posting course materials, student grades, assignments etc.), consultation with students (during and following completion of the course), marking, supervision of teaching assistant(s) (if assigned to give marking assistance), consultation with Faculty regarding course structure and topics etc, submission of grades and feedback to the Dean and Mathematics Undergraduate Program Director (UPD). The instructor will be expected to utilize a technology-enhanced learning approach to deliver course materials which may include online lecturing with a tablet laptop, and is encouraged to use current and innovative teaching techniques.
This position falls within the bargaining unit represented by the Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) and will be subject to the terms and conditions of the collective agreement between the University and PSAC. The collective agreement may be found on the Human Resources section of our website. Candidates will be required to certify that they are currently legally eligible to work in Canada for the duration of the contract.
Qualifications:
Preferred candidates will have a demonstrated excellence in teaching undergraduate mathematics courses, and a minimum of a Master's degree in the field of mathematics or Modelling and Computational Science. Preference will be given to candidates that hold a Ph. D. degree in the area of mathematics or Modelling and Computational Science if accompanied with previous experience teaching mathematics courses.
Required Skills:
•Excellent oral and written communication skills; strong organizational skills
•Candidates must have expertise in undergraduate-level lecturing and the ability to create a positive and inclusive learning environment
•Strong computer skills, including basics (Windows environment), office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.), MATLAB, Maple, e-mail. Experience using a Learning Management System (Canvas) would be considered an asset.
•Ability to teach courses using laptops (or tablets), with a modern software on the student laptops, closely involved in teaching.
Education:
•Preferably a MSc or PhD in Mathematics or Applied Mathematics
•Alternatively, MSc or PhD in Modelling and Computational Science
•Certificates of previous teaching are an advantage
Experience:
•Experience teaching mathematics courses would be considered an asset
Priority will be given to an Internal Applicant who has taught any course for the University in three (3) different sessions in the past thirty-six (36) months, provided they meet the requirements for the position as outlined in the job posting.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should submit in electronic format a covering letter and their resume. Applications will be accepted until August 18, 2025 or until a suitable candidate is found. We appreciate all applications received; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
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Job Location: Oshawa, ON, Canada
