Credit Contract Instructors - Mathematics

Founded in 1910 and located in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, Mount Royal University grew into a vibrant college in the 1930s and became a mid-sized university in 2009. Mount Royal has carved out a distinct niche by offering smaller class sizes, a robust liberal education and unique undergraduate programs. Currently, more than 15,000 credit students choose from 13 bachelor degrees and 36 majors.

Mount Royal University is located in the traditional territories of the Niitsitapi (Blackfoot) and the people of the Treaty 7 region in southern Alberta, which includes the Siksika, the Piikani, the Kainai, the Tsuut'ina and the Iyarhe Nakoda. We are situated on land where the Bow River meets the Elbow River. The traditional Blackfoot name of this place is "Mohkinstsis," which we now call the city of Calgary. The city of Calgary is also home to the Métis Nation.

Mount Royal University is committed to removing barriers and fostering the inclusion of voices that have been historically underrepresented or discouraged in our society. In support of our belief that diversity in our faculty and staff enriches the work, learning and research experiences for the entire campus community, we strongly encourage members of the designated groups (women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, and diverse sexual orientation and gender identities) to apply and self-identify.

Mount Royal’s Faculty of Science and Technology offers Bachelor’s Degrees in Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, Data Science, Environmental Science, Geology, and General Science which allow students to prepare for a variety of exciting careers in science and technology by not only teaching them the basics of science but also how to be flexible and innovative problem-solvers. 

The Department of Mathematics and Computing offers a Bachelor of Computer Information Systems (BCIS), a Bachelor of Science, Computer Science (BSc CS), a Bachelor of Science, Data Science (BSc DS), as well as minors in Computer Information Systems, Data Science, Mathematics, and Mathematics for Elementary Education. 

The Department of Mathematics and Computing, Faculty of Science and Technology at Mount Royal University invites applications for contract instructors in mathematics for the Winter 2024 semester (January 2024-April 2024). Courses include:

Days & Times Offered: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday at 8:30, with tutorials on Thursday at 11:00.

Course Description: This course provides an introduction to calculus with exposure to applications in science, business, and economics. The main concepts covered are limits, derivatives, and integrals. Derivatives of exponential, logarithmic, trigonometric and inverse trigonometric functions are used to solve optimization, linear approximation, and related rates problems. Techniques of integration and applications are also introduced. Studying calculus will expose students to a variety of important mathematical ideas and help students develop their calculation, critical thinking and problem solving skills.

Days & Times Offered:

• Section 002: Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday at 10:00 am
• Section 004: Tuesday, Thursday at 2:30 plus Friday at 11:30

Course Description: This course is an introduction to linear algebra for science students. Topics covered are vector and matrix algebra, systems of linear equations, determinants, linear transformations, polar coordinates and complex numbers. Applications in the physical sciences are studied with the help of eigenvalues and eigenvectors.

• Instruction: course delivery including preparation of course outline, course activities, lesson preparation and assessments, and course Blackboard site; and
• Administration: submit course attendance sheets, course outline signature forms, input final grades upon course completion, and participate in scheduled program meetings.

Preferred candidates will hold a Ph.D. or a Master's degree in mathematics or a closely related field, combined with teaching, professional or academic experience. A complete dossier should be submitted as a single PDF document which includes a cover letter, curriculum vitae, teaching dossier if available, and a list of three (3) references. 

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Closing Date:        Open until a suitable candidate is found

A cover letter and resume should be submitted in one .pdf document. Please title your .pdf document as follows: [Last Name], [Requisition Number], [Document Title].pdf (ex. Smith, 999999, CV.pdf).

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.

Recent Mount Royal graduates who are foreign nationals may be eligible to work on campus.  Please refer to the Citizenship and Immigration Canada website under Post-Graduation Employment at http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/study/index.asp .