School of Computer Science Course Lecturer COMP 310 Winter 2027

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

Job summary

McGill University’s School of Computer Science invites applications for an teaching position in COMP 310 Operating Systems for Winter 2027. The role requires expertise in processes/threads, concurrency, CPU scheduling, virtual memory, file systems, and kernel interfaces, plus prior university teaching experience.

The successful candidate will demonstrate strong communication skills in English, contribute to a dynamic academic community, and support students through lectures and tutorials on a

Qualifications

• Experience in operating systems: processes/threads, concurrency and synchronization, CPU scheduling, virtual memory, file systems, I/O management, kernel/system-call interface.
• Previous experience as an instructor at the university level is required.
• Experience with COMP 310 at McGill or related courses, or as a Teaching Assistant in the Unit will be an asset.
• Documented research experience in computer science is desirable but not required.
• Degree: Master's or PhD degree or equivalent in a related field.
• Salary: $11,824.00
• Excellent English and communication skills.
• *Article 13.07 : The Hiring Unit may convert the degree requirement into equivalent education and experience

Skills

Operating systems concepts

Teaching experience

COMP 310 familiarity

Education

Master's or PhD in related field

Job description

Posting Information

POSTING DATE: October 01, 2026 Applications for this course will be accepted until OCTOBER 14, 2026

Course Details

Course Title COMP 310 Operating Systems Term Winter 2027 Credit 3

Location Downtown Campus Schedule TR

Teaching Qualification Requirements

• Experience in the following area: Operating systems: processes/threads, concurrency and synchronization, CPU scheduling, virtual memory, file systems, I/O management, kernel/system-call interface.
• Previous experience as an instructor at the university level is required.
• Experience with COMP 310 at McGill or related courses, or as a Teaching Assistant in the Unit will be an asset.
• Documented research experience in computer science is desirable but not required.
• Degree: Master's or PhD degree or equivalent in a related field.
• Salary: $11,824.00
• OTHER Excellent English and communication skills.
• *Article 13.07 : The Hiring Unit may convert the degree requirement into equivalent education and experience

Hiring Unit & Application Deadline

Hiring Unit: School of Computer Science Course Title: Operating System Subject Code: COMP 310 Location: DT Schedule: TR Deadline to Apply: 2026-10-14

Diversity and Inclusion

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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