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Sessional Lecturer - MAT322H5S LEC101 - Mathematical Modelling in Biology

University of Toronto

University of Toronto

Posted on Tuesday, September 17, 2024

Sessional Lecturer - MAT322H5S LEC101 - Mathematical Modelling in Biology

Date Posted: 09/16/2024
Req ID: 39736
Faculty/Division: UofT Mississauga
Department: UTM: Math/Comp. Sciences
Campus: University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM)

Description:

  • Course number and title: MAT322H5S LEC101 – Mathematical Modelling in Biology
  • Course description: The course will serve as an introduction to mathematical modelling of biological processes. It will cover a selection of the following topics: Difference equations and applications. Linear differential equations and systems; phase plane analysis; nonlinear systems of differential equations and linearization; Poincaré-Bendixson Theorem. Applications of differential equations to biology, including a logistic population with harvesting; predator-prey model; competing species; epidemic models. Examples of partial differential equations; reaction-diffusion equation; pattern formation.
  • Estimated course enrolment: 80
  • Number of positions: 1
  • TA Support: 45 hrs per tutorial & per semester
  • Class Schedule: Tuesday 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM, Thursday 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Sessional dates of appointment: Jan. 1, 2025 - Apr. 30, 2025
  • Salary: CUPE minimum salary rates for a half course (HCE), inclusive of vacation pay, are: Sessional Lecturer I - $9,457.90; Sessional Lecturer 1 Long Term - $9,930.79; Sessional Lecturer II - $ 10,121.77; Sessional Lecturer II Long Term - $10,326.62; Sessional Lecturer III - $ 10,362.76; and Sessional Lecturer III Long Term - $10,570.02.
  • Minimum qualifications: Ph.D. in Mathematics or a related field, completed or nearly complete. Advanced comprehension of the subject matter as evidenced by research activity and/or advanced teaching experience. Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
  • Preferred qualifications: Demonstrated evidence of excellence in teaching preferred. Preference will be given to candidates with demonstrable currency and mastery.
  • Description of duties: Responsible for all aspects of delivering a university credit course including: planning the lectures, tutorials, assignments and tests and marking schemes; providing appropriate contact time outside of class to students, through office hours, emails, etc.; invigilating the final exam; managing the grades and submitting the final course grades; dealing with student petitions, setting and grading a make-up exam if required.
  • How to apply: If interested, please reply to jobsmcs.utm@utoronto.ca with the following information, in text, PostScript, or Portable Document Format: 1) CUPE 3902 (Unit 3) Employment Application Form: https://uoft.me/CUPE-3902-Unit-3-Application-Form; 2) your current CV; and 3) letter(s) of recommendation addressing your ability to teach

Closing Date: 10/07/2024, 11:59PM EDT
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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.

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