MA123 D Introductory Linear Algebra with Applications

Wilfrid Laurier University•Waterloo, ON

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This course provides an introduction to the basic ideas, computational techniques, and applications of linear algebra: systems of linear equations and Gaussian elimination; matrices and matrix operations, matrix inverse, orthogonal matrices; matrix rank; introduction to determinants, Cramer's rule; vector geometry in R² and R³; linear combinations, linear span, linear independence; linear transformations in R² and R³; introduction to eigenvalues, eigenvectors and diagonalization of real matrices; quadratic forms in R² and R³. Various applications of linear algebra in science and finance are presented and discussed. This course will make extensive use of mathematical software to solve computation problems.

Requirements

Master’s Degree in Mathematics or Statistics
MA or MSc degree in Mathematics or Statistics
Ability to prepare course documents using LaTeX
Candidate Application Form (CAF)
CV (Maximum of 10 pages, with 12-point font and 2.54 cm (1 inch) margins)
CV submitted as a single .pdf file
On the CAF, applicants must clearly outline only those qualifications which are relevant for each course for which they have applied and articulate how their work and academic experience enhances their ability to teach each course.
4-page total limit on the responses to all of Questions 1, 3 and 4 and 200-word limit on responses for Question 2 will be enforced

Nice To Haves

Cover Letter
Teaching Dossier
Sample Course Outline Teaching Dossier and/or relevant supplementary documentation (Maximum of 9 pages in total, with 12-point font and 2.54 cm margins)

Responsibilities

Teach MA123D Introductory Linear Algebra with Applications
Prepare course documents using LaTeX
Make extensive use of mathematical software to solve computation problems
Present and discuss various applications of linear algebra in science and finance