Course Lecturer ATOC 184

McGill Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences; Quebec; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

The McGill Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences seeks a qualified instructor for the Science of Storms course in the Department of Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences. The role entails preparing formal lectures, leading discussions, and coordinating assessments for ATOC 184 (3 credits) at the MAASS 112 location in Montreal.

Applicants must hold a PhD in Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences or a related field and have prior teaching experience at university level.

Qualifications

• Must have a PhD in Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences, or a related field.
• Must have prior experience teaching this course at McGill or relevant teaching experience at a university or college level.

Responsibilities

• Prepare formal lectures and lead class discussions on the topics of: Overview of storm science, Properties of the atmosphere, Meteorological measurements, Weather maps and forecasting, Forces, force balances, and the jet stream, High and low-pressure system development, Cold waves, Nor-easters and Blizzards, Lake-effect snowstorms.
• Administer tests and examinations in conformity with McGill regulations.
• Mark assignments and tests and submit final grades online using McGill systems.
• Supervise TA's (note that TA support will be based on enrolment in the class)

Education

PhD in Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences, or a related field

Job description

Hiring Unit

Department of Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences

Course

The Science of Storms - ATOC 184 (3 credits)

Course description

Physical processes associated with severe and hazardous weather affecting the Earth. Topics are taught at a fundamental level, without equations, to provide a complete and up-to-date understanding of such extreme events as blizzards, ice storms, tornadoes, hurricanes, floods and droughts.

Job description

Prepare formal lectures and lead class discussions on the topics of: Overview of storm science, Properties of the atmosphere, Meteorological measurements, Weather maps and forecasting, Forces, force balances, and the jet stream, High and low-pressure system development, Cold waves, Nor-easters and Blizzards, Lake-effect snowstorms.

Administer tests and examinations in conformity with McGill regulations.

Mark assignments and tests and submit final grades online using McGill systems.

Supervise TA's (note that TA support will be based on enrolment in the class)

Qualifications

Must have a PhD in Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences, or a related field. Must have prior experience teaching this course at McGill or relevant teaching experience at a university or college level.

Schedule

Class lectures are 3 hours a week for 13 weeks per term. TR 04:05 pm-05:25 pm MAASS 112

Schedule: TR 04:05 pm-05:25 pm

Before applying, please note that to work at McGill University, you must be both authorized to work in Canada and willing to work in the province of Quebec at the campus where the position is based / located.

McGill University is an English-language university where most teaching and research activities are conducted in the English language, thereby requiring English communication both verbally and in writing.

Course Title: Science of Storms

Subject Code: ATOC 184 001

Location: MAASS 112

Deadline to Apply

2026-10-14

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