Sessional Lecturer - MATH 1010U – Calculus I - Fall 2026

ontariotechu•Oshawa, ON

4d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is for a Sessional Lecturer to instruct MATH 1010 – Calculus I from September 8 to December 23, 2026. The course will involve in-person lectures scheduled on Mondays and Thursdays from 3:40 pm to 5:00 pm. MATH 1010U covers applications to science and engineering using differential calculus, with an emphasis on limits, continuity, the derivative, Mean Value Theorem for derivatives and integrals, approximation by differentials, Fermat’s Theorem, differentiation and anti-differentiation, definite integrals, areas between curves, and the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus. The course is worth 3 credits and includes 3 lectures.

Requirements

Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Strong organizational skills.
Expertise in undergraduate-level lecturing.
Ability to create a positive and inclusive learning environment.
Strong computer skills, including basics (Windows environment), office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.), Maple, e-mail.
Ability to teach courses using laptops (or tablets), with a modern software on the student laptops, closely involved in teaching.
Must certify that they are currently legally eligible to work in Canada for the duration of the contract.

Nice To Haves

Experience using a Learning Management System (Canvas).
Experience teaching mathematics courses.
Demonstrated excellence in teaching undergraduate mathematics courses.
Previous teaching certificates are an advantage.
Priority will be given to an Internal Applicant who has taught any course for the University in three (3) different sessions in the past thirty-six (36) months, provided they meet the requirements for the position.

Responsibilities

Preparing and delivering in-person lectures.
Developing evaluation materials (assignments, quizzes, exams, etc.).
Managing the course website (Canvas LMS: posting course materials, student grades, assignments etc.).
Consultation with students (during and following completion of the course).
Marking.
Supervision of teaching assistant(s) (if assigned to give marking assistance).
Consultation with Faculty regarding course structure and topics etc.
Submission of grades and feedback to the Dean and Mathematics Undergraduate Program Director (UPD).
Utilizing a technology-enhanced learning approach to deliver course materials, which may include online lecturing with a tablet laptop.
Using current and innovative teaching techniques.