Sessional Instructors – School of Mathematical and Computational Sciences – Faculty of Science (Winter 2023)
Job Overview
Job title: Sessional Instructors – School of Mathematical and Computational Sciences – Faculty of Science (Winter 2023)
Job description: The School of Mathematical and Computational Sciences at the University of Prince Edward Island has the following openings for web-based online courses requiring a sessional instructor during the forthcoming Winter 2023 semester (January 4, 2023-April 13, 2023). The online courses may be taught remotely but have a specific delivery time based in AST. These positions are subject to final budgetary approval.
AMS 3310-01 + Lab – Advanced Corporate Finance (3 credits)
This course covers various advanced topics in corporate finance, and covers topics such as fundamentals of capital budgeting; valuing stocks, capital markets and the pricing of risks; optimal portfolio choice and the capital asset; estimating the cost of capital; investment behavior and capital market efficiency; capital structure in a perfect market; debt and taxes; financial distress, managerial incentives, and information; real options; raising equity capital; debt financing; and supplementary material for investments and finance: measures of investment risk, Monte Carlo simulation, and empirical evidence on the efficient market hypothesis. Where suitable, topics are treated from a mathematical and quantitative perspective.
Three lecture hours per week plus a two-hour lab per week
Requisites:
– BUS 2310 – Must be completed prior to taking this course.
– AMS-3310L – Must be taken at the same time as this course.
Schedule: Web: Tuesday, Thursday 1:00-2:15pm
Lab: Web: Wednesday 3:00-4:40 pm
This course is an introduction to the study of stress, strain and deformation of a solid body subjected to static forces. Topics include elastic and plastic stress, strain, Mohr’s circle, torsion, behaviour of beams and columns. Computer applications and hands-on laboratory experiments are used.
AMS 4700-1 + Lab – Short Term Insur Price/Reserv
This course covers the basic methods to calculate premiums and reserves for short-term insurance coverages; the role of rating factors and exposure; the different forms of experience rating; the description and application techniques for estimating unpaid losses from a run-off triangle; the following methods: Chain ladder, Average cost per claim, Bornhuetter Ferguson; and the underlying statistical models for these methods; as well as premiums calculation using the pure premium and loss ratio methods.
Three lecture hours per week plus a one hour lab per week
Requisites:
– AMS-2510 – Must be completed prior to taking this course.
– AMS-4700L – Must be taken at the same time as this course.
Schedule: Web: Monday, Wednesday 1:30-2:45pm
Lab: Web: Thursday 4:15-5:05
Qualifications:
- Successful applicants should hold a Master’s degree in Actuarial Science or a related field, or an equivalent combination of qualifications and experience.
- Applicants should have experience in teaching, research or industry practice related to the course content.
- Preference will be given to qualified candidates with seniority on the SMCS Sessional Roster.
Application Instructions:
Applicants should specify the course they are applying to teach, and submit a curriculum vitae and names of three referees to:
Dr. Andrew Godbout, Interim Associate Dean
School of Mathematical and Computational Sciences
University of Prince Edward Island
Email:
UPEI is committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, and reconciliation and believes in providing a positive learning and working environment where every person feels empowered to contribute. UPEI is committed to the principle of equity in employment and encourages applications from underrepresented groups including women, Indigenous peoples, visible minorities, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity, and others with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities.
Closing date for applications is December 9, 2022.
Company: University of Prince Edward Island
Expected salary:
Location: Prince Edward Island
Job date: Sun, 27 Nov 2022 07:37:45 GMT
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