Course Lecturer (Winter 2027) MECH 532 - Aircraft Performance, Stability and Control

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

Job summary

McGill University invites applications for a Winter 2027 Course Lecturer position in the Department of Mechanical Engineering to teach MECH 532, Aircraft Performance, Stability and Control. The instructor will cover all course material as outlined in the McGill Course Catalogue and deliver lectures in English at the ENGTR 0060 room on Tuesday evenings.

Applicants must hold a PhD in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, with preference for experience in aircraft dynamics and control, and

Qualifications

• PhD in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering is required.
• Preference for aircraft dynamics and control experience.
• Proficient in spoken and written English.
• Ability to work across cultures.

Responsibilities

• Lecture MECH 532 - Aircraft Performance, Stability and Control (3 credits).
• Cover all material as written in the Course Outline.
• Deliver course content in English at McGill University.

Skills

English proficiency

Cross-cultural awareness

Strong problem-solving

Education

Ph.D. in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Job description

Department of Mechanical Engineering

Faculty of Engineering

McGill University

Winter 2027 Course Lecturer Position

Deadline to Apply October 14, 2026

Course Lecturer MECH 532 - Aircraft Performance, Stability and Control (3 credits)

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

• Aircraft performance criteria such as range, endurance, rate of climb, maximum ceiling for steady and accelerated flight. Landing and take-off distances. Static and dynamic stability in the longitudinal (stick-fixed and stick-free) and coupled lateral and directional modes. Control response for all three modes.

Teaching Qualification Requirements

• Minimum of Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering and/or Aerospace Engineering.
• Preference will be given to those with work and/or research experience focused on aircraft dynamics and control.
• Demonstrated knowledge of spoken and written English.
• Understanding cross-cultural practices.
• Strong problem-solving skills and flexible approach to teaching.

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: Aircraft Performance, Stability and Control

Subject Code: MECH 513

Location: ENGTR 0060

Schedule: Tuesday 5:35 pm - 8:25 pm

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].