Sessional Appointment - MATH 642

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Course Information:

Course descriptions can be viewed on the Undergraduate and Graduate Studies Academic Calendars

 

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Appointment Start Date:

2026-12-16

Appointment End Date:

2027-04-30

Number of Appointments:

1

Posting Deadline: November 3rd at 11:59 PM

Application Instructions: Application Instructions for Sessional Appointments

Posting Information:

Job Profile Name: Sessional Appointment

Job Code: 20030000

Job Profile Summary: Responsible for planning, delivering, and assessing course content to facilitate student learning, while maintaining academic standards and providing guidance and support throughout the instructional process.

Management Level:

Job Level:

Job Family Group: Faculty Family Group

Job Family: Special Faculty

Key Responsibilities:

Course Development and Delivery:

• Deliver engaging and informative content that aligns with the course outline and objectives.
• Utilize various teaching methods and technologies to enhance student learning and participation, to comply with accessibility requirements, and to address the diversity of the material.
• Design and develop course materials, if required, in alignment with the established curriculum, including syllabi, lecture notes, presentations, and reading lists.

Assessment and Evaluation:

• Create, administer, and grade assignments, exams, projects, and other assessments.
• Provide clear assessment criteria
• Provide clear and constructive feedback to students on their performance.
• Maintain student grades ensuring appropriate access and privacy.

Student Support:

• Respond to student inquiries and concerns in a timely and professional manner.
• Foster a supportive and inclusive classroom environment that encourages student engagement and collaboration.

Collaboration and Communication:

• Work collaboratively with department faculty and staff to ensure course content and delivery meet academic standards.
• Participate in meetings where appropriate and contribute to curriculum development and improvement.
• Communicate effectively with students, colleagues, and university administration.

Administrative Duties:

• Oversee the work assigned to graduate and undergraduate teaching assistants.
• Complete administrative tasks related to course management, such as submitting grades by the Registrar’s Office deadline and prior to the end of the appointment, and maintaining course records to be provided to the hiring unit at the end of the appointment.
• Adhere to university policies and procedures regarding academic integrity, grading, student conduct, accessibility and student information including Policies 33, 46, 70, and 71.
• Coordinate course logistics, including scheduling of course support.
• Complete training required for the position as specified by the University and/or the hiring unit.

Education

• A graduate degree (Master’s required; PhD preferred) in computer science

Experience

• In depth knowledge or expertise in computer science required; at least five years post-secondary teaching experience required; strong record of teaching functional programming and introductory computer science strongly preferred; online teaching experience a strong asset; ability to design and deliver course materials to the audience (active full-time high school math teachers) is critical

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Communication Skills: Strong written communication skills.
• Organizational Skills: Ability to manage course materials, assessments, and student records efficiently.
• Student Engagement: Ability to engage and motivate students, fostering a positive learning environment.
• Inclusivity: Ability to recognize and address the diverse needs of students, including cultural, linguistic, and learning differences, and to implement inclusive teaching practices
• Professionalism: Adherence to university policies and procedures, including academic integrity and student conduct.

Department: Centre for Education in Mathematics and Computing

Location: Waterloo Campus

Course number and title: MATH 642

Audience: Graduate

Delivery mode: Online

Reports to: Jennifer Nelson, Director, Centre for Education in Mathematics and Computing

Wage Rate: $9,688.93  per 0.5 credit

Available Appointment(s): 1

Anticipated Enrollment Number: 30

Enrollment Cap: 100

Anticipated TA or teaching support needed: Yes

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