Mathematics Instructor

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Job Details

Temp

Location

Nanaimo, BC

Salary

dollar sign 8,196.300 to 16,392.600 per year

Job Description

Join Vancouver Island University in this temporary role as Sessional Instructor, Mathematics and teach one or more courses in the Spring 2025 term (January to May).

In this role, you will teach one or more sections of

MATH 121 Calculus I [4 lecture hours per week]
MATH 132 Mathematics for Elementary Education II [4 lecture hours per week], two sections available
MATH 203 Biometrics [3 lecture and 4 computer lab hours per week]

For course descriptions see the Courses website.

Duties include preparation of lectures, assignments, tests, grading of submitted work, and holding regular office hours. Courses are scheduled for face-to-face classroom delivery at the Nanaimo campus.

Candidates must demonstrate commitment to teaching, learning and student success through scholarship and institutional service. Successful candidates will participate in a wide range of activities outside the classroom, including student support; institutional, faculty and departmental committee meetings and other initiatives; and professional activities in keeping with their disciplines in and outside the institution.

Required Qualifications:

MSc in mathematics or statistics from an appropriately accredited institution.
Teaching experience at the post-secondary level.
Familiarity with learning management systems (D2L, Moodle, etc).
For MATH 203, Experience with statistical software used for computer labs.
Excellent communication skills, interpersonal skills, and commitment to a team-based working culture.
A commitment to, and understanding of, the importance of equity, diversity, and inclusion in the classroom and workplace.

Salary Information:

$8,196.30 per assigned course consisting of three workload hours. The rate for any courses requiring fewer or greater hours shall be prorated based on this standard.

Information for Applicants:

Candidates are asked to list in their application letter which of the courses they are interested in teaching.
This posting will remain open until filled. Review of applications will start on November 15, 2024.

Note:

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

Vancouver Island University is a comprehensive teaching university with over 12,000 students across three campuses. VIU proudly fosters student success, strong community connections and meaningful collaborations by providing access to a wide range of programs, from academic undergraduate and master’s to industry-responsive trades and vocational training.

VIU is pleased to offer employees a comprehensive benefit plan; ample paid holiday time; professional development opportunities and a desirable pension plan that takes the worry out of retirement. As part of the VIU campus community, you will work with supportive colleagues within an encouraging environment and are provided with the tools and training that promote learning and development. The perks of VIU employment are multiple, and include well-being initiatives and services, strategic discounts, and flexible work opportunities.

The VIU community acknowledges and thanks the Snuneymuxw, Quw’utsun, Tla’amin, Snaw-naw-as and Qualicum First Nation on whose traditional lands we teach, learn, research, live and share knowledge.

About Vancouver Island University

Work Where You Matter. We invite you to explore the possibilities of a career with Vancouver Island University. Known as a centre of excellence, Vancouver Island University (VIU) produces quality graduates who are in demand by employers across the country and around the world. VIU offers a supportive campus community focused on innovative teaching methods, undergraduate research opportunities and creating an exceptional learning experience for our students. VIU’s rich history and connection with its communities dates back to 1936 when Nanaimo’s first vocational training school opened its doors. Today, VIU offers an extensive range of programming, from industry-responsive trades and applied training to academic undergraduate and graduate degrees. VIU has evolved into a university that supports a student population of over 14,000 learners, including 2,100 international students, over 1,500 Indigenous students, and employs over 2,000 faculty and staff. Located in Nanaimo on British Columbia’s spectacular West Coast, VIU offers the opportunity to live and learn in one of the most beautiful university settings in Canada. VIU is one of BC's top Employers! VIU was named one of British Columbia's top 100 employers in 2023 for the fourth consecutive year by the Top Employers program. We are a proud recipient of this honour and all that it represents about the VIU employment experience.