Course Lecturer (Winter 2027) MECH 539 - Computational Aerodynamics

McGill Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 10,000 - 14,000; Part time

Job summary

McGill University’s Department of Mechanical Engineering invites applications for a Winter 2027 Course Lecturer position to teach MECH 539 – Computational Aerodynamics. The instructor will cover material as written in the Course Outline, including fundamental equations, boundary methods, and numerical schemes, in a fixed schedule.

Qualifications include a Ph.D. in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, a minimum five years in control analysis/design, teaching experience, and fluent English.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering and/or Electrical Engineering required.
• Five years of experience in analysis and/or design of control systems.
• Teaching experience and English language proficiency required.
• Familiarity with state-space modeling and advanced control topics.

Responsibilities

• Teach MECH 539 – Computational Aerodynamics (3 credits) in Winter 2027 as outlined in the course syllabus.
• Cover fundamental equations, boundary methods, and numerical schemes as specified.
• Deliver lectures on topics including Euler equations, finite-difference/finite-volume methods, and time integration.
• Assess and engage students according to McGill University standards.

Skills

English proficiency

Teaching experience

State-space modeling

Control systems analysis

Education

Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering 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

Course Lecturer MECH 539- Computational Aerodynamics (3 credits)

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

• Fundamental equations.
• Basic flow singularities.
• Boundary element methods.
• Source, doublet and vortex panel methods for 2D and 3D incompressible and compressible flows.
• Method of characteristics.
• Euler equations for inviscid rotational flows.
• Finite-difference and finite-volume methods.
• Explicit and implicit time-integration methods.
• Quasi 1D solutions.
• Nozzle and confined aerofoil applications.

The Department of Mechanical Engineering is inviting applications for a course lecturer position to teach in Winter 2027.

Teaching Qualification Requirements:

• Minimum of Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering and/or Electrical Engineering.
• Preference will be given to those with work and/or research experience focused on aircraft dynamics and control.
• 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: Wednesday and Friday 11:35 am – 12:55 pm

Deadline to Apply: 2026-10-14

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