Course Lecturer – Applied Stochastic Orebody Modelling (Fall 2026)

About the role

We are seeking a Course Lecturer to co‑teach MIME 425/525 – Applied Stochastic Orebody Modelling for the Fall 2026 term. The role involves sharing instructional duties with a senior professor, delivering approximately 19.5 hours of teaching and related activities.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver lectures and tutorials on stochastic orebody modelling, geostatistical simulation, and risk quantification.
• Assist in developing course materials, assignments, and assessments.
• Guide students through practical applications using SGEMS and related software.
• Provide support for drilling, reserve classification, grade control, and mine‑planning optimisation exercises.
• Collaborate with the lead professor and Teaching and Learning Services to ensure high‑quality in‑person instruction.

Required profile

• PhD in Mining Engineering or a related field (Master’s may be considered with relevant research expertise).
• Demonstrated expertise in random field models, spatial simulation, and their application to mining operations.
• Eligibility for professional registration with a Canadian engineering association.
• Ability to work on‑site at McGill University in Montreal, Quebec.

Required skills

• Random field models
• Spatial simulation
• Direct sequential simulation
• Min/max autocorrelation factors
• Multi‑point geostatistics
• SGEMS software

What we offer

• Compensation of $5,912 for the 50 % teaching load.
• Access to Teaching and Learning Services for instructional support.
• Opportunity to contribute to a specialized graduate‑level mining engineering course.