Course Lecturer – Electron Beam Analysis of Materials (Fall 2026)

About the role

The Department of Mining and Materials Engineering at McGill University seeks a Course Lecturer to co‑teach MIME 569 – Electron Beam Analysis of Materials for the Fall 2026 term. The appointment covers roughly 33% of the course workload (about 13 hours) and runs from August 31 to December 4, 2026.

Key responsibilities

• Assist the lead professor in delivering lectures and laboratory sessions on scanning and transmission electron microscopy.
• Prepare and present instructional material covering electron‑specimen interactions, microscope hardware, image contrast, quantitative X‑ray analysis (ZAF), and electron diffraction.
• Evaluate student performance through assignments, labs, and examinations.
• Provide guidance and support to students during hands‑on microscopy sessions.
• Collaborate with Teaching and Learning Services for pedagogical support.

Required profile

• PhD in a relevant field (e.g., Materials Science, Physics, Engineering).
• Extensive research and teaching experience with Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) and Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM).
• Demonstrated ability to explain complex microscopy concepts to undergraduate students.

Required skills

• Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) operation and analysis.
• Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM) fundamentals.
• Monte Carlo simulation for electron scattering and X‑ray emission.
• C++ programming for quantitative microscopy models.
• Quantitative X‑ray (ZAF) analysis and electron diffraction interpretation.

What we offer

• Fixed‑term teaching appointment for the Fall 2026 semester.
• Compensation of $3,941.33 for the 33% teaching load.
• Access to state‑of‑the‑art electron microscopy facilities.
• Training and instructional support through McGill’s Teaching and Learning Services.