Lecturer, The Science of Storms (ATOC 184)

McGill Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences; Quebec; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

The McGill Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences seeks a qualified instructor for the Science of Storms course in the Department of Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences. The role entails preparing formal lectures, leading discussions, and coordinating assessments for ATOC 184 (3 credits) at the MAASS 112 location in Montreal.

Applicants must hold a PhD in Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences or a related field and have prior teaching experience at university level.

Qualifications

• Must have a PhD in Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences, or a related field.
• Must have prior experience teaching this course at McGill or relevant teaching experience at a university or college level.

Responsibilities

• Prepare formal lectures and lead class discussions on the topics of: Overview of storm science, Properties of the atmosphere, Meteorological measurements, Weather maps and forecasting, Forces, force balances, and the jet stream, High and low-pressure system development, Cold waves, Nor-easters and Blizzards, Lake-effect snowstorms.
• Administer tests and examinations in conformity with McGill regulations.
• Mark assignments and tests and submit final grades online using McGill systems.
• Supervise TA's (note that TA support will be based on enrolment in the class)

Education

PhD in Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences, or a related field

Job description

The McGill Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences seeks a qualified instructor for the Science of Storms course in the Department of Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences. The role entails preparing formal lectures, leading discussions, and coordinating assessments for ATOC 184 (3 credits) at the MAASS 112 location in Montreal.

Applicants must hold a PhD in Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences or a related field and have prior teaching experience at university level.