Course Lecturer – Advanced Dynamics (Winter 2027)

About the role

The Department of Mechanical Engineering at McGill University seeks a Course Lecturer to teach the Winter 2027 term of MECH 642 – Advanced Dynamics (4 credits). The appointment runs from January 5, 2027 to April 30, 2027 and includes delivering comprehensive instruction on advanced dynamic topics.

Key responsibilities

• Teach MECH 642 – Advanced Dynamics to undergraduate students during the Winter 2027 term.
• Cover all material outlined in the course catalogue, including variational methods, Hamilton’s principle, Lagrangian formulations, discretization of continuous systems, rigid body dynamics, linear and nonlinear system behavior, deterministic response analysis, and stability assessment.

Required profile

• Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum three years of teaching experience or relevant industry experience.
• Strong knowledge of dynamic mechanisms and proficiency in spoken and written English.
• Understanding of cross‑cultural practices and a flexible approach to teaching.

Required skills

• Variational methods and Hamilton’s principle.
• Lagrangian formulation for discrete systems.
• Discretization of continuous systems.
• Rigid body dynamics.
• Analysis of linear and nonlinear dynamic systems, including deterministic response and stability.