Course Lecturer - Physics - PHYS 559 Advanced Statistical Mechanics

1000scholars; California (MO); On-site; USD 53,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

McGill University invites applications for a teaching position in Advanced Statistical Mechanics (PHYS 559) for Winter 2027. The course runs MWF 11:35-12:25, with 3 credits. Applicants should demonstrate expertise in the subject and prior university-level teaching or TA experience.

Education requirement is a Ph.D. in Physics. English communication skills are essential. Deadline to apply is 2026-10-15, and the Hiring Unit is Physics. Equity and diversity are emphasized in the application process.

Qualifications

• Expertise in the content area of the course.
• Previous university-level teaching or teaching assistant experience.

Skills

Content expertise

University teaching experience

Education

Ph.D. in Physics

Job description

Course Information

Course: PHYS 559

Title: Advanced Statistical Mechanics

Term: Winter 2027

Schedule: Monday-Wednesday-Friday 11:35 am-12:25pm

Credits: 3

Teaching Qualification Requirements

PHYS 559 is an advanced course in statistical mechanics, covering topics such as scattering and structure factors; review of thermodynamics and statistical mechanics; correlation functions (static); mean field theory; critical phenomena; broken symmetry; fluctuations, roughening.

Applicants should have: Expertise in content area of the course. Previous experience as an instructor or teaching assistant at the university-level.

Education and Eligibility

Education: Ph.D. in Physics

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.

Language Requirements

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 and Course Details

Hiring Unit: Physics

Course Title: Advanced Statistical Mechanics.

Subject Code: PHYS 559 001

Location:

Schedule: MWF 11:35-12:25

Deadline to Apply: 2026-10-15

Equity Statement

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].