Sessional Lecturer – MIE1622H: Computational Finance and Risk Management

Job title: Sessional Lecturer – MIE1622H: Computational Finance and Risk Management

Job description: Date Posted: 07/18/2022
Req ID: 25939
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering
Department: Dept of Mechanical & Industrial Eng
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Description:

Course number and title: MIE1622H: Computational Finance and Risk Management

Course description: The goal of this course is to familiarize students with computational quantitative techniques that are used in finance and risk management. Simulation and optimization are among the most important quantitative tools, which allow one to model and to optimize financial portfolios taking into account uncertainty in future asset values. A number of financial and risk management applications are described in detail. Matlab is used for illustrating the computations as well as for developing a software package during the course project. Practical aspects of risk modeling, which are used by industry practitioners, are emphasized.

Estimated course enrolment: 50

Estimated TA support: TBD

Class schedule: one three-hour lecture per week; timetable to be determined

Sessional dates of appointment: January 1, 2023 – April 30, 2023

Salary: as of September 1, 2019 is $15,000 (per half course inclusive of vacation pay). Please note that should rates stipulated in the collective agreement vary from rates stated in this posting, the rates stated in the collective agreement shall prevail.

Minimum qualifications: Applicants should have a strong record of presenting lectures or acting as a teaching assistant. Applicants must be able to demonstrate considerable depth of knowledge and experience in the subject area. The applicant must be able to lecture in a clear voice, and explain concepts clearly.

Description of duties: Duties include: preparation of lectures and course materials; delivery of lectures; possible supervision of Teaching Assistants; setting and marking of projects, tests and exams; evaluation of final grades; contact with students.

Application instructions: See course instructor job postings on the department website at . If interested, please submit an updated CV and a completed Application Form: to the MIE Chair’s Office via email to jj.brown@utoronto.ca.

If during the application and/or selection process you require accommodation due to a disability, please contact Jennifer Brown (jj.brown@utoronto.ca). The appointment will be made at the earliest possible time before the commencement of classes by the Associate Chair (Graduate) of the Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering. No other offers or notices of the outcome of applications are authorized by the Department. Final availability of the position is contingent upon final course determination, enrolment, budgetary considerations, and the final determination of assignments flowing from Article 14:03 of the Collective Agreement.

It is understood that some announcements of vacancies are tentative, pending final course determinations and enrolment. Should rates stipulated in the collective agreement vary from rates stated in this posting, the rates stated in the collective agreement shall prevail.

Preference in hiring is given to qualified individuals advanced to the rank of Sessional Lecturer II or Sessional Lecturer III in accordance with Article 14:12 of the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 collective agreement.

Please note: Undergraduate or graduate students and postdoctoral fellows of the University of Toronto are covered by the CUPE 3902 Unit 1 collective agreement rather than the Unit 3 collective agreement, and should not apply for positions posted under the Unit 3 collective agreement.

Closing Date: 08/09/2022, 11:59PM EDT
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This job is posted in accordance with the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 Collective Agreement.

It is understood that some announcements of vacancies are tentative, pending final course determinations and enrolment. Should rates stipulated in the collective agreement vary from rates stated in this posting, the rates stated in the collective agreement shall prevail.

Preference in hiring is given to qualified individuals advanced to the rank of Sessional Lecturer II or Sessional Lecturer III in accordance with Article 14:12 of the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 collective agreement.

Please note: Undergraduate or graduate students and postdoctoral fellows of the University of Toronto are covered by the CUPE 3902 Unit 1 collective agreement rather than the Unit 3 collective agreement, and should not apply for positions posted under the Unit 3 collective agreement.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

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