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This position is part-time and has an initial appointment of 4 months.
Location - This role is in-person. Work primarily takes place at Augustana Campus, Camrose.
The Computing Science and Mathematics program at the Augustana Faculty has a sessional teaching vacancy for Winter Term 2027 to teach AUMAT 328: Cryptography. The Winter term runs from January 4 - April 9, 2027 with exam period to follow. The course description is: "Introduction to cryptography in theory and practice, including its applications and mathematical foundations". Topics include classical cryptosystems, private-key cryptosystems (including DES and AES), hashing and public-key cryptosystems (including RSA), digital signatures, selected topics in cryptography.
Located in Camrose on Treaty 6 territory, Augustana Campus offers a unique learning experience rooted in the liberal arts and embedded in rural Alberta. Home to approximately 900 students, the campus offers undergraduate and graduate programs through the Augustana Faculty and the Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine. Augustana provides close-knit, supportive learning environments with extensive opportunities for student engagement in athletics, clubs, and campus life—delivering a small-campus experience with a world-class degree.
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Develop and present lectures in Cryptography.
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Prepare, administer, and grade examinations and other course assessments.
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Maintain regularly scheduled office hours to respond to student questions.
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A Master's degree with proficiency in Cryptography.
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Demonstrated excellence or strong potential in teaching at the post-secondary level.
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Salary will be commensurate with experience in accordance with Schedule D of the Collective Agreement between the Board of Governors of the University of Alberta and the Association of the Academic Staff of the University of Alberta.
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