Course Lecturer - EDKP 208 KPE W27

McGill University; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; Full time

Job summary

McGill Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences seeks an instructor to deliver Biomechanics and Motor Learning for physical education students. The course provides basic, qualitative and theoretical knowledge, and strategies to apply this knowledge to teaching and coaching in sport, dance and physical activity.

The position is a per-course appointment (not team-taught or online). Lectures and labs meet MW afternoons in Currie rooms; deadline to apply is 2026-10-15, and English communication is

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Biomechanics, Motor Learning or a relevant discipline.
• Experience teaching biomechanics and motor learning at a university level, preferably within Kinesiology/Physical Education.
• Course description: Kinesiology & Physical Education: Nature and mechanical function of human movement in sport, dance, physical recreation and adapted movement activities.

Responsibilities

• Deliver lectures and labs in Biomechanics and Motor Learning.
• Help students apply concepts to teaching and coaching in sport, dance, and physical activity.

Job description

Posting period: October 1 - 15, 2026 Deadline to Apply: October 15, 2026 Salary: $11,824/course

Course Description: This course is designed to provide physical and health education students with basic, qualitative, and theoretical knowledge of biomechanics and motor learning. Applicable strategies to integrate and implement this knowledge to improve teaching and coaching skills in sport, dance and physical activity will be addressed. This course is not Team Taught or offered online.

Teaching Qualification Requirements

• Education: Master's degree in Biomechanics, Motor Learning or a relevant discipline.


• Experience: Experience in teaching biomechanics and Motor Learning in a University environment, preferably within a Kinesiology and/or Physical Education Department.


• Other: Course Description: Kinesiology & Physical Education: Nature and mechanical function of human movement in sport, dance, physical recreation and adapted movement activities.

Location: Section 1: Lecture CURRIE 408/9 Section 2, Lab: CURRIE 304 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 if Kinesiology and Physical Education Course Title: Biomechanics and Motor Learning Subject Code: EDKP 208 001 Location: Currie 408/9 Schedule: MW 01:05pm- 02:25PM Deadline to Apply: 2026-10-15

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