Course Lecturer (Winter 2027) MECH 642 - Advanced Dynamics

McGill Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 13,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

McGill University invites applications for a Winter 2027 course lecturer to teach MECH 642 - Advanced Dynamics. The instructor must cover all material as written in the Course Outline and deliver content in English, with emphasis on dynamic methods and stability analyses.

Requirements include a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, at least three years of teaching or industry experience, and strong problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering is required.
• Minimum of three years teaching or industry experience.
• Strong knowledge of dynamic mechanisms.
• Ability to teach Advanced Dynamics MECH 642.

Responsibilities

• Teach MECH 642 - Advanced Dynamics following the course outline.
• Cover all material as written in course outline.
• Engage students and assess coursework.
• Maintain clear English communication and cross-cultural awareness.

Skills

Teaching experience

Problem solving

English proficiency

Cross-cultural awareness

Education

Ph.D. in Mechanical 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.

Course Lecturer MECH 642 - Advanced Dynamics (4 credits)

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

• Variational methods.
• Hamilton's principle and equations of motion of engineering systems.
• Lagrangian formulations for discrete systems.
• Methods of discretizing continuous systems.
• Rigid body dynamics.
• Dynamic behaviour of linear and nonlinear systems.
• Response of engineering systems to deterministic inputs by classical methods.
• Stability of linear and nonlinear systems.

Teaching Qualification Requirements:

• Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum of three years of teaching experience or in industry Good knowledge of dynamic mechanisms
• 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: $15, 765 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: Advanced Dynamics Subject Code: MECH 642 Location: ENGMD 276 Schedule: Tuesday 5:35 pm – 8:25 pm Deadline to Apply: 2026-10-14

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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