Faculty of Pure and Applied Science
Department of Mathematics & Statistics
Per Course Faculty Teaching Opportunity

Under the terms of the 17th Collective Agreement, and in accordance with Article 58.10(a)(ii) the University invites applications from all qualified individuals; however, candidates eligible to work in Canada shall be given priority. First consideration shall be given to internal candidates as defined in Article 58.11 (b)(i) of the Collective Agreement.

Competition # MATH

Course Title: Statistics II for Science Lab (MATH 2250L WI01, MATH 2250L WI02, MATH 2250L WI03)
Contract Term: December 1, 2026 - April 30, 2027
Course Schedule: Winter Term: Tuesdays and Thursdays 11:00am - 12:20pm, 1:00pm - 2:20pm, 2:30pm - 3:50pm
Course Format: In-person at Acadia University
Employee Group: Acadia University Faculty Association
Stipend Amount: The current Per Course stipend for this appointment is specified in Appendices H and I of the 17th Collective Agreement .

Course Description: Math 2250L is the lab for Math 2253. The labs demonstrate the application of the statistical methods taught in Math 2253 using a variety of data sets and the R programing language.

Math 2253 Calendar Description:
Further topics in probability including independence and conditional probability, Binomial and Poisson distributions; estimation, confidence intervals and hypothesis testing for (i) proportions in one and two populations, (ii) means in one and two populations, (iii) linear regression models, (iv) goodness of fit and contingency tables (v)other statistical models. Science applications will be used throughout the course. (3h lecture, 1.5h lab).

Math 2253 follows on from Math 1253 and is a second Introductory Statistics course for students studying in Science. (3h lecture, 1.5h studio)

Multiple sections of Math 2253 at Acadia are taught in coordination with one another,



and the successful candidate shall coordinate the labs with the instructors of Math 2253.

Qualifications : Master's or PhD in Mathematics/Statistics or a related discipline.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

If further information is required, please contact Elisha Harper, Human Resources Department, at .

The University invites applications from all qualified individuals; however, candidates eligible to work in Canada shall be given priority. First consideration shall be given to internal candidates as defined in Articles 58.11 (b)(i) of the Collective Agreement. The University encourages applications from Mi'kmaq and other Indigenous Peoples; African Nova Scotians; African Canadians; persons with disabilities; racialized groups; women; persons of any minority sexuality, minority gender identity, or minority gender expression; and all intersections of these identities; and such other groups as may be specified by federal or provincial employment equity legislation. Acadia University embraces the principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion as fundamental in creating an expansive academic environment and champions diverse knowledge systems as pillars of academic excellence.

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Faculty of Pure and Applied Science

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