Please refer to the How to Apply for a Job (for External Candidates) job aid for instructions on how to apply. If you are an active McGill employee (ie: currently in an active contract or position at McGill University), do not apply through this Career Site. Login to your McGill Workday account and apply to this posting using the Find Jobs report (type Find Jobs in the search bar). Hiring unit: Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences Course: Intro: Physics of the Atmosphere ATOC 214 - Fall 2025 (3 Credits) Course Description: An introduction to key physical processes operating in the atmosphere, designed for students in science and engineering. Topics typically include: composition of the atmosphere; vertical structure; heat transfer; solar and terrestrial radiation and Earth's energy balance; seasonal and daily temperature changes; humidity and the formation of clouds and precipitation; stability of tropospheric air layers; applications of adiabatic charts. Job Description: Prepare formal lectures and lead class discussions on the topics of composition of the atmosphere; heat transfer; the upper atmosphere; atmospheric optics; formation of clouds and precipitation; instability; adiabatic charts. Administering tests and examinations in conformity with McGill regulations. Mark assignments and tests and submit final grades online using McGill systems. Class lectures are 3 hours per week for 13 weeks per term (27-Aug-2025 to 03-Dec-2025) The number of TAs is linked to the enrollment, which is forecast to be 55 students. Teaching Qualification Requirements: Must have a PhD in Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences, or a related field. Must have prior experience teaching similar courses at McGill, or relevant teaching at a university or college level. Schedule: Lecture: MWF 08:35 am-09:25 am BURN 306 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. 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: Department of Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences Course Title: Intro: Physics of the Atmosphere Subject Code: ATOC 214 1 Location: BURN 306 Schedule: MWF 08:35 am-09:25 am Deadline to Apply: 2025-06-13 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, accessibilityrequest.hr@mcgill.ca. Located in one of the world’s great multicultural and multilingual cities, McGill University is internationally recognized for its excellence as a leading institution of higher education and research. For nearly 200 years, through the work of dedicated people, McGill has been breaking ground in diverse fields and contributing solutions to some of the world’s most significant issues. McGillians are proud to be part of a community that is both global and local, inspired by challenge and committed to shaping a better future. McGill received a Platinum STARS rating in sustainability, is among Canada’s greenest employers, and is a top Montreal Employer. Grandescunt Aucta Labore. By work, all things increase and grow. Find a sense of purpose. Develop your future. Join us today.
