Location:
Main Campus
Session:
2026 Winter Semester | Trimestre d'hiver
Faculty:
Faculté de génie / Faculty of Engineering
Unit:
School of Engineering Design and Teaching Innovation_PT
Course Title:
APPLIED PROBABILITY
Course Code:
SYS5120
Section:
a
Course Description:
• Develop and deliver engaging lectures on applied probability topics
• Create comprehensive course materials aligned with the curriculum
• Design challenging assignments and projects that apply theoretical concepts to real-world engineering problems
• Conduct fair and thorough assessments, including exams and quizzes
• Provide timely and constructive feedback to students
• Hold regular office hours to support student learning and address questions
• Collaborate with other system science professors to ensure curriculum alignment and integration with other courses
• Incorporate innovative teaching methodologies that enhance student engagement and learning outcomes
• Uses brightspace for course administration
Posting limited to:
Professeur à temps-partiel régulier / Regular Part-Time Professor
Date Posted:
June 05, 2025
Applications must be received BEFORE:
July 06, 2025
Expected Enrolment:
40
Approval date:
June 05, 2025
Number of credits:
3
Work Hours:
39
Course type:
B
Posting type:
Régulier / Regular
Language of instruction:
Anglais | English
Competence in second language:
Active
Course Schedule:
Mardi | Tuesday 16:00-17:30 Jeudi | Thursday 14:30-16:00 -
Requirements:
Required:
- Ph.D. in Systems Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, or a closely related field
- Demonstrated expertise in probability theory, stochastic processes, and their applications in engineering
- Minimum of 3 years teaching experience at the graduate level
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Proficiency in using mathematical software packages (e.g., MATLAB, R, or Python) for probability simulations and analysis
- Commitment to fostering an inclusive and diverse learning environment
Preferred:
- Industry experience applying probability theory in engineering contexts
- Publication record in relevant peer-reviewed journals
- Experience with online or hybrid course delivery
- Familiarity with interdisciplinary approaches in engineering education
Additional Information and/or Comments:
An acceptable level of education and/or experience could be viewed as being equivalent to the educational required and/or demonstrated experience. If you are invited to continue the selection process, please notify us of any adaptive measures you might require. Information you send us will be handled respectfully and in complete confidence. Employees are required under provincial law to successfully complete all mandatory legislated training. The list of training may be modified by provincial law.
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