Course Lecturer ESYS 104

McGill Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 6,000 - 8,000; Full time

Job summary

The Earth System course ESYS 104 at McGill University invites qualified instructors to deliver lectures and guide students for a 13-week term. The schedule features two 1.5-hour lectures per week (TR 10:05 am–11:25 am) in MAASS 10, with an anticipated enrolment around 125 students for Winter 2027.

Applicants should hold a PhD in Earth Sciences or related field and have prior university teaching experience in geology, atmospheric/ocean sciences, or physical geography.

Qualifications

• PhD in Earth Sciences or related field.
• University-level teaching experience in geology, atmospheric/ocean sciences, or physical geography.
• Strong communication and classroom management skills.

Responsibilities

• Teach lectures for ESYS 104 (The Earth System).
• Create and mark exams, including a final exam.
• Meet with students and provide guidance.
• Manage teaching assistants assigned to the course.

Skills

Teaching

Academic communication

Education

PhD in Earth Sciences

Job description

Course Information

Hiring Unit: Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences Course: The Earth System, ESYS 104 (3 credits)

Hiring Unit: Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences Course Title: The Earth System Subject Code: ESYS 104 001

Location: MAASS 10

Schedule: TR 10:05 am-11:25 am

Course Description

Earth system science examines the complex interactions among the atmosphere, biosphere, geosphere and hydrosphere. It focuses on physical, chemical, and biological processes that extend over spatial scales ranging from microns to the size of planetary orbits, and spans time scales from fractions of a second to billions of years.

Job Description

The course comprises thirteen weeks of teaching, with two 1.5-hour lectures class every week.

TA support is based on enrolment, forecast at 125 students for Winter 2027.

• Teaching lectures
• Creating and marking exams (including a final exam)
• Meeting with students
• Managing teaching assistants for the course

Schedule

Lecture: TR 10:05 am-11:25 am

Location: MAASS 10

Qualifications

We seek an instructor with a PhD in Earth Sciences or other similar field and prior teaching experience in geology, atmospheric and ocean sciences, or physical geography at the university level.

Eligibility and Application Requirements

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.

Deadline to Apply

2026-10-14

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

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.

Accessibility

Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, [e-mail].

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