Course Lecturer BIEN 280-W27

1000scholars; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 11,000 - 13,000; Part time

Job summary

McGill University invites applications for a Course Lecturer in the Department of Bioengineering to teach BIEN 280 Thermodynamics in Bioengineering during Winter 2027 (Jan 5 to Apr 14).

The successful candidate will manage course delivery, grading, and related activities, and must hold a PhD in Engineering or the Natural Sciences, with teaching experience and English proficiency. P.Eng. license (or in progress) is required.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Engineering or the Natural Sciences required.
• At least 1 year teaching experience required.
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) license required or in progress.
• Expertise in fundamentals of thermodynamics, physical and chemical equilibrium.
• Knowledge of biological systems and/or biochemistry desired.
• Demonstrated knowledge of spoken and written English.

Responsibilities

• The candidate will be responsible for the teaching, course management, and grading activities in the course.

Skills

PhD in Engineering/Natural Sciences

Teaching experience

P.Eng. license (or in progress)

Thermodynamics fundamentals

Biochemical knowledge

English proficiency

Cross-cultural teaching skills

Education

PhD in Engineering or Natural Sciences

Job description

Hiring Unit:

Department of Bioengineering

Position:

Course Lecturer

Course Code and Title:

BIEN 280- Thermodynamics in Bioengineering

Position and course description:

The candidate will be responsible for the teaching, course management, and grading activities in the course.

Applicants must be familiar with the course content:

Internal Energy, Work, The three Laws of Thermodynamics, Enthalpy, and Entropy. Basic concepts of energy in living organisms: distribution of energy, energy conservation in living organisms, isothermal systems, Gibbs free energy in chemical coupling, reversible processes and redox reactions. Application of Thermodynamics in defining biological processes and components such as hydrolysis, osmosis, ELISA, PCR, DNA, amino acids, proteins.

Teaching Qualification Requirements:

• Ph.D. in Engineering or the Natural Sciences
• At least 1 year teaching experience
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) license required (or in progress).
• Expertise in fundamentals of thermodynamics, physical and chemical equilibrium.
• Knowledge of biological systems and/or biochemistry desired.
• Demonstrated knowledge of spoken and written English.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and flexible approach to teaching. Understanding of cross‑cultural practices

Semester:

Winter 2027- January 5, 2027 to April 14, 2027

Location:

ENGMD 279 - M 04:35 pm-06:25 pm

Schedule:

TR 10.05 am-11.25.pm

Salary:

$11,824

Eligibility and Workplace Information:

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.

Hiring Unit:

Department of Bioengineering

Course Title:

Thermodynamics in Bioengineering

Subject Code:

BIEN 280

Location:

ENGMD 279

Schedule:

TR 10:05 am-11:25 am

Deadline to Apply:

2026-10-16

Equity & Diversity Statement:

McGill University hires on the basis of merit and is strongly committed to equity and diversity within its community. We welcome applications from racialized persons/visible minorities, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, as well as from all qualified candidates with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities.

McGill implements an employment equity program and encourages members of designated groups to self-identify. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, [e-mail].