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DEPARTMENT: Mathematics and Statistics

FACULTY: Science

DALHOUSIE UNIVERSITY

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada   B3H 3J5

POSTING DATE:  July 31, 2018

APPLICATION DEADLINE:  August 10, 2018

POSITION(S):  We are searching for a part-time instructor to cover components of the courses PHAR 2010 Y and PHAR3010 X. The position will run in two terms, from September 2018 to June 2019 (late end date due to supplemental exams).

DEPARTMENT/LOCATION:  College of Pharmacy & Department of Mathematics and Statistics, Halifax Campus

PAY RATE:  In Accordance with CUPE Agreement Local 3912

WORK ASSIGNMENT:  The course involves teaching one lecture hour a week, on average. The instructor is to be available for approximately one hour per week outside class times for student consultation. (There are no tutorials.) The instructor reports to the Chair of the Department of Mathematics and Statistics. These courses cover basic biostatistics for Pharmacy students. The topics are as follows:

In the fall term (Phar 3010X), the topics to be discussed include one and two way analysis of variance, testing of non-inferiority, superiority and equivalence hypotheses, meta-analysis, multiple linear regression, logistic regression, survival analysis (including KM estimator, Cox proportional hazards model, CMH test), basic bootstrap sampling/percentile method for CI, and calculation and use of propensity scores.

In the winter term (Phar 2010 Y), the topics to be discussed include inferences for two means and two proportions, permutation tests, basic probability (through Baye's theorem with an emphasis on diagnostic testing), inferences for contingency tables, inferences for relative risks and odds ratios, correlation and single variable linear regression, power and sample size calculation, and one way ANOVA.
A previous instructor of the course is willing to share his course materials and give direction regarding the content of the course.  .
QUALIFICATIONS:  The candidate must possess an appropriate Ph.D., be registered in an appropriate Ph.D. program, or possess a combination of M.Sc. degree in Mathematics or Statistics and previous teaching experience.

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN ANY OF THE ABOVE POSITIONS, PLEASE APPLY IN WRITING CLEARLY INDICATING THE COURSE AND TERM BY THE APPLICATION DEADLINE TO:

Ann Bannon, Administrator

Department of Mathematics and Statistics

Chase Building, Room 219

e-mail:  ann.bannon@dal.ca

All offers of employment as a Part-Time Academic are conditional upon sufficient student enrolment in the course and approval by the University. 

Dalhousie University is committed to fostering a collegial culture grounded in diversity and inclusiveness. The university encourages applications from Aboriginal people, persons with a disability, racially visible persons, women, persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, and all qualified candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community.