Course Lecturer - Physics - PHYS 432 - Physics of Fluids

McGill Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

McGill University invites applications for a Winter 2027 teaching position in Physics of Fluids (PHYS 432). The course runs Mondays and Wednesdays, 1:05–2:25 pm, for 3 credits, and requires expertise in fluid mechanics and related biophysics/geophysics applications.

Applicants should have demonstrated university-level teaching experience and hold a Master’s degree, with a PhD preferred. The position emphasizes clear English communication and alignment with McGill’s equity and inclusion values.

Qualifications

• Expertise in the content area of the course.
• Previous experience as an instructor at the university-level is desirable.

Skills

Expertise in physics of fluids

University teaching experience

Education

Master degree

Ph.D

Job description

Course: PHYS 432 Title: Physics of Fluids Term: Winter 2027 Schedule: Monday-Wednesday 1:05 -2:25 pm Credits: 3

Teaching Qualification Requirements: Course: PHYS 432 Physics of Fluids (3 credits) PHYS 432 the physical properties of fluids, the kinematics and dynamics of flow, the effects of viscosity and turbulence, and applications of fluid mechanics in biophysics, geophysics and engineering.

Applicants should have:

• Expertise in the content area of the course.
• Previous experience as an instructor at the university-level is desirable.

Education: Master Degree, Ph.D preferred.

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: Physics Course Title: Physics of Fluids Subject Code: PHYS 432 001 Location: Schedule: MW 1:05-2:25 pm Deadline to Apply: 2026-10-15

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].

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