Department Of Mathematics - SC K10512
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TA/TM Job Postings - SPRING 2021 [1211]
TA/TM Application Period: Monday, October 26th Noon - Monday, November 9th Noon
Term Appointment Dates: January 4th - April 30th, 2021
To apply for a TA/TM Position in the Mathematics Department, please complete the on-line Mathematics TA/TM application form.
You will be notified ONLY if you are being offered a position.
Department TA/TM Contact: Dale Yamaura, Department Manager
Burnaby | 8.Jul.13 | TA | ||||
MACM 409 | Burnaby | 8.Jul.13 | TA | |||
NEW TSSU TM Position for Mathematics
Class | TA/TM | Campus | Closing Date | Instructor |
Math 841 - Algebraic Topology with Applications in Combinatorics | TM | Remote | 4-Jan-2021 | B Mohar |
~ Math TA/TM Application Form ~
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Qualifications for TA/TM Positions in the Department Of Mathematics
The Department of Mathematics includes a wide range of specializations. In order to be appointed, a person must have sufficient working knowledge in the discipline of the course to interpret the course material as demonstrated by either having completed an advanced course in the subject area from an undergraduate or graduate degree, or through graduate-level research in the subject area; ability to explain course concepts; demonstrated competence in English oral and written communication skills.
TAs and TMs must be available to invigilate exams.
All appointments are for the period Listed Above and by applying, you indicate your availability for the entire period.
Please refer to the following resources:
- SFU Mathematics Workshops *Sufficient working knowledge is required for all courses serviced by each workshop*
- SFU Calendar
- Course Outlines
Please note that priority will be given to Department of Mathematics’ qualified graduate (Master’s and PhD) students.
Teaching Assistant /Tutor-Marker Hiring Priorities (July 7, 2016)
Priority for appointment/reappointment as a Teaching Assistant is in accordance with Article XIII of the Collective Agreement with the Teaching Support Staff Union (TSSU).
Priority for appointment/reappointment as a Tutor-Marker is in accordance with Article XV of the Collective Agreement with the Teaching Support Staff Union (TSSU).
In hiring Teaching Assistants, the Mathematics Department gives priority to applicants in the following order:
1. Qualified graduate students registered in the Mathematics Department.
2. Qualified graduate students registered in other departments.
3. Qualified Undergraduate Teaching Assistants (UTA) or qualified External Teaching Assistants (ETA).
In allocating Teaching Assistant/Tutor-Maker positions, the department will also take into account the following:
- instructor requests;
- applicant’s preferences;
- amount of financial support offered on admission to the graduate program;
- suitability for particular courses (e.g. discipline of prior degree(s), publications, experience);
- employment evaluations;
- number of base units already received to ensure sufficient teaching related experience in her/his field of study can be acquired.
If an assignment within a priority group requires a selection between applicants, the graduate student without financial support from merit based scholarships or merit based fellowships during the semester of appointment with a value equal to at least a 5.17 appointment, will have priority for the appointment.
Simon Fraser University is committed to employment equity and encourages applications from all qualified women and men, including visible minorities, aboriginal people and persons with disabilities. In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, this advertisement is directed to those who are eligible at the time of the application for employment in Canada.
Current TA/TM Positions {Instructor's May Change}
Course # | TA/TM | Campus | Closing Date | Instructor |
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Burnaby Courses | ||||
*Please note that ALL Burnaby Math/MACM/FAN courses will be offered synchronously in 1211* | ||||
Applied Calculus Wksp (ACW) |
TA | Remote | 09-Nov-2020 | L Stacho |
Algebra Wksp (AW) | TA | Remote | 09-Nov-2020 | J Gray |
Calculus Wksp (CW) |
TA | Remote | 09-Nov-2020 | LTL |
Q Wksp (QW) |
TA | Remote | 09-Nov-2020 | S Burrill |
MACM 316 | TA | Remote | 09-Nov-2020 | S Ruuth |
MACM 401 | TM | Remote | 09-Nov-2020 | M Monagan |
Math 208W |
TA | Remote | 09-Nov-2020 | T Stephen |
Math 242 | TA | Remote | 09-Nov-2020 | S Choi |
Math 252 | TA | Remote | 09-Nov-2020 | T Archibald |
Math 260 | TA | Remote | 09-Nov-2020 | S Ruuth |
Math 304 | TA | Remote | 09-Nov-2020 | J Mulholland |
Math 308 | TA | Remote | 09-Nov-2020 | P Lisonek |
Math 314 | TA | Remote | 09-Nov-2020 | R Wittenberg |
Math 320 | TA | Remote | 09-Nov-2020 | N Nigam |
Math 341 | TA | Remote | 09-Nov-2020 | N Bruin |
Math 381W | TA | Remote | 09-Nov-2020 | V Jungic |
Math 402W | TM | Remote | 09-Nov-2020 | T Stephen |
Math 440 | TM | Remote | 09-Nov-2020 | J Levinson |
Math 445 | TM | Remote | 09-Nov-2020 | L Stacho |
Math 467 | TM | Remote | 09-Nov-2020 | W Sun |
Math 495 | TM | Remote | 09-Nov-2020 | C Colijn |
Surrey Courses | ||||
*Please note that ALL Surrey Math/FAN courses will be offered synchronously in 1207* | ||||
Applied Calculus & Algebra Wksp (ACAW) |
TA | Remote |
09-Nov-2020 | R Pyke |
Introductory Mathematics Wksp (IMW) | TA | Remote | 09-Nov-2020 | R Pyke |
Pure Calculus Wksp (PCW) | TA | Remote | 09-Nov-2020 | R Pyke |
Math 309 | TA | Remote | 09-Nov-2020 | A Punnen |
There are NO Sessional Positions in Mathematics for the Spring Term - 1211
Qualifications for SI Positions in the Department Of Mathematics
Candidates must have a graduate degree in Mathematics or Applied Mathematics and demonstrated teaching experience related to the course they are applying for.
Further Information and Resources
Sessional Instructors at Simon Fraser University are members of the TSSU Bargaining Unit.
Please refer to the following resources:
*Reserve Sessional Instructor: As per the Collective Agreement, these postings are open to the public but Graduate students and Post Doctoral Fellows will have priority of appointment in the event they are qualified.
Policies
Equity
The University is committed to the principle of equity in employment. (See Policy GP 19.)
Privacy
The information submitted with your application is collected under the authority of the University Act (R.S.B.C. 1996, c.468, s. 27(4)(a)), applicable federal and provincial employment regulations and requirements, the University's non-academic employment policies and applicable collective agreements.
The information is related directly to and needed by the University to initiate the employment application process. The information will be used to contact references supplied by you, evaluate your qualifications and complete the employment process by making a hiring decision. Applicant information may also be disclosed to the Teaching Support Staff Union in accordance with Article XIII F.3.1.b of the Collective Agreement.
If you have any questions about the collection, use and disclosure of this information please contact the Associate VP, Human Resources, Simon Fraser University, Burnaby, BC V5A 1S6. Telephone 778-782-3237.
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