Open Learning Faculty Member (Web): MATH 1171: Calculus for Business and Management Sciences

Application Restrictions

Open to both Internal and external

Job Type

Open Learning Faculty Member

Posting In effect from

26/8/2024

Closing Application Date

9/9/2024

OLFM Type

Regular Continuous

Teaching Allocation Percentage (TAP)

30%

Anticipated Start Date

16/9/2024

Position End Date (If Applicable)

DUTIES

This introductory course emphasizes the application of differential and integral calculus to the problems encountered in business and management science. The course begins with a brief review of algebra in order to ensure that students have the necessary mathematical skills to succeed in the course. This review is followed by an introduction to limits and continuity; students then study differential and integral calculus for polynomial, exponential and logarithmic functions and their applications to curve sketching, maxima, and minima.

Open Learning Faculty Members are teaching staff in the Open Learning division of TRU, and the role of the Open Learning Faculty Member is to actively encourage, support and guide students toward success in their academic studies. Open Learning Faculty Members must be skilled in teaching, fully knowledgeable of the subject matter and demonstrate a positive, open and caring attitude in all interaction with students.

Responsibilities of the Open Learning Faculty Member (Web) include but are not limited to:

Administrative set up and record keeping

Initiating and maintaining regular contact with the student as specified in the collective agreement

Responding to all student queries by phone, e-mail or other method as appropriate within the time frame outlined in the collective agreement.

Marking all assignments, posting results, and providing prompt feedback

Marking exams and posting results

We anticipate 20 - 30 students in this course per year. These numbers are only estimates and actual numbers for the course may be greater or less than the estimated numbers.

QUALIFICATIONS

We are looking for candidates with a PhD in Mathematics. A Masters degree in Mathematics and PhD in a related field may also be considered. The preferred candidate will have significant post-secondary teaching experience in Mathematics in addition to excellent verbal and written communication skills, and demonstrated skills and abilities in distance education.

The Open Learning Faculty Member must:

Be knowledgeable and experienced in the subject matter of the course

Have received training or have successful experience in the active facilitation of learning in a collaborative online environment

Have direct experience working with current educational technologies, tools and Learning Management Systems

Have demonstrated knowledge of effective pedagogy in the use of current educational technology and tools

Have demonstrated skills and abilities in the delivery of flexible learning materials, the application of instructional technology and in the application of adult learning principles

The pay for Open Learning Faculty Members varies based on several factors including the number of students in the course, the type of work, the type of course and the number of assessments completed by students in the course. The total pay includes amounts based on hourly rates as well as set dollar amounts for certain types of work. For more information, please refer to the TRU/TRUOLFA Collective Agreement: https: // www. truolfa.ca/assets/documents/Collective Agreement20192022.pdf

Pay Band

Location

BC CA (Primary)

Qualified TRUOLFA applicants will be given first consideration filling this post

# of Hires Needed

1

Organizational Unit

Thompson Rivers University -> Open Learning -> Program Delivery

Diversity and Inclusion Commitment:

Thompson Rivers University is strongly committed to hiring based on merit with a focus on fostering diversity of thought within our community. We welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of our staff, our faculty and its scholarship including, but not limited to, women, Indigenous, Black and People of Colour, persons with disabilities and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity. Please note that all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply, however applications from Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.