Course Lecturer (Winter 2027) MECH 513 – Control Systems

McGill Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 11,000 - 13,000; Part time

Job summary

McGill University in Montreal invites applications for a Winter 2027 Course Lecturer position in the Department of Mechanical Engineering. The role teaches MECH 513 – Control Systems (3 credits), covering state-space modelling, stability, observers, and optimal control per the course outline. Applicants must hold a Ph.D.

in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering and show teaching experience. Salary is $11,824 CAD per course. Deadline to apply: 2026-10-14.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering required.
• 至少五年控制系统分析/设计经验.
• 有教学经验者优先，具备英语口语与书面能力。

Responsibilities

• Teach MECH 513 – Control Systems (3 credits) per the course outline.
• Deliver lectures, design assessments, and cover prescribed material.
• Prepare and grade assignments and exams; provide feedback to students.

Skills

State-space modelling

Controllability & observability

Stability (BIBO, Lyapunov)

Pole placement & root locus

State observers & LQG

Optimal control & estimation

English proficiency

Cross-cultural awareness

Education

Ph.D. in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Job description

Department of Mechanical Engineering Faculty of Engineering McGill University Winter 2027 Course Lecturer Position Deadline to Apply October 14, 2026 The Department of Mechanical Engineering is inviting applications for a course lecturer position to teach in Winter 2027. Please include your cover letter and Curriculum Vitae.

MECH 513 – Control Systems (3 credits)

Instructor must cover all material as written in the Course Outline on the McGill Course Catalogue page, as follows:

• State-space modelling and related linear algebra.
• Controllability and observability of linear time-invariant systems and corresponding tests, system realizations.
• Stability: Bounded-Input-Bounded-Output (BIBO), internal, Lyapunov.
• Linear state feedback control: pole placement and root locus design methods, linear quadratic regulator.
• State observers: full- and reduced-order designs, separation principle, Linear Quadratic Gaussian (LQG) design.
• Introduction to optimal control and optimal state estimation.

Teaching Qualification Requirements:

• Minimum of Ph.D. degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• Minimum of five years’ experience in the analysis and/or design of control systems.
• Prior experience in teaching.
• Familiarity with state-space modeling, analysis of control stability and other advanced control topics.
• Demonstrated knowledge of spoken and written English.
• Strong problem-solving skills and flexible approach to teaching.
• Awareness of cross-cultural practices.

Date: January 5, 2027 - April 30, 2027 Salary: $11,824 per course Deadline to Apply: 2026-10-14

For any questions, please contact [e-mail].

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 Mechanical Engineering Course Title: Control Systems Subject Code: MECH 513 Location: ENGTR 0060 Schedule: Tuesday 5:35 pm - 8:25 pm Deadline to Apply:

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].

Located in one of the world’s great multicultural and multilingual cities, McGill University is internationally recognized for its excellence as a leading institution of higher education and research. For nearly 200 years, through the work of dedicated people, McGill has been breaking ground in diverse fields and contributing solutions to some of the world’s most significant issues. McGillians are proud to be part of a community that is both global and local, inspired by challenge and committed to shaping a better future. McGill received a Platinum STARS rating in sustainability, is among Canada’s greenest employers, and is a top Montreal Employer.

Grandescunt Aucta Labore. By work, all things increase and grow. Find a sense of purpose. Develop your future. Join us today.