Course Lecturer (Winter 2027) MECH 546 - Finite Element Methods in Solid Mechanics

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

Job summary

McGill University invites applications for a course lecturer in the Department of Mechanical Engineering to teach MECH 546 - Finite Element Methods in Solid Mechanics during Winter 2027. The lecturer will cover the course outline, including discrete systems, variational formulations, isoparametric finite elements, plates and shells, and dynamics.

Requirements include a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, at least three years of teaching or industry experience, strong English proficiency,

Qualifications

• Ph.D. required in Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum of three years’ experience teaching or in industry.
• Demonstrated knowledge of spoken and written English.
• Understanding cross-cultural practices.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and flexible approach to teaching.

Responsibilities

• Deliver MECH 546 course content per outline and ensure coverage of listed topics.
• Teach discrete systems, variational formulation, element formulations in 1-3 dimensions.
• Manage assessments and student inquiries for Winter 2027 session.

Skills

Strong problem-solving

Education

Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

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

Course Lecturer

MECH 546 - Finite Element Methods in Solid Mechanics (3 credits)

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

• Discrete systems
• variational formulation and approximation for continuous systems
• direct and variational methods of element formulation in 1- 2- and 3 dimensions
• formulation of isoparametric finite elements
• plate and shell elements
• finite element method for static analysis, vibration analysis and structural dynamics
• introduction to nonlinear problems.

Teaching Qualification Requirements

• Minimum of Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum of three years’ experience teaching or in industry.
• 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

Hiring Unit

• Department of Mechanical Engineering
• Course Title: Finite Element Methods in Solid Mechanics
• Subject Code: MECH 546
• Location: ENGTR 2110
• Schedule: Tuesday and Thursday 2:35pm – 3:55 pm
• Deadline to Apply: 2026-10-14

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