Course Lecturer (Winter 2027) MECH 513 – Control Systems

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

Job summary

McGill University in Montreal invites applications for a Winter 2027 Course Lecturer position in the Department of Mechanical Engineering. The role covers MECH 513 – Control Systems, 3 credits, with responsibilities including delivering lecture material, guiding problem-solving, and assessing student work.

The ideal candidate holds a Ph.D. in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, has at least five years of control-systems experience, teaching experience, and strong English communication, with

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering required.
• Minimum of five years’ experience in analysis and/or design of control systems; prior teaching experience preferred.
• Familiar with state-space modelling, stability analysis, and advanced control topics.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English.
• Strong problem-solving skills and flexible teaching approach.
• Awareness of cross-cultural practices.

Responsibilities

• Deliver MECH 513 – Control Systems content as outlined in the course catalogue.
• Cover topics including state-space modelling, controllability, stability, and LQG design.
• Supervise problem-solving, guide student exercises, and assess performance.
• Coordinate with course staff and adhere to McGill teaching standards.

Skills

Teaching experience

Control systems analysis

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

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

Location

ENGTR 0060

Schedule

Tuesday 5:35 pm - 8:25 pm

Hiring Unit

Department of Mechanical Engineering

Course Title

Control Systems

Subject Code

MECH 513

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.

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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