Course Lecturer MECH 289 (Winter 2027) - Design Graphics, Section I (Civil Engineering section)

Job summary

Teach MECH 289 Design Graphics to the Civil Engineering section during Winter 2027, covering the material specified in the course outline. Topics include the design process and freehand sketching, engineering graphic communication standards, CAD-based design, and visualization in engineering design.

Job details

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). Department of Mechanical Engineering Faculty of Engineering McGill University Winter 2027 Course Lecturer Position Deadline to Apply October 14, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. The Department of Mechanical Engineering is inviting applications for a course lecturer position to teach in Winter 2027. Please include your cover letter and Curriculum Vitae. MECH 289 - Design Graphics, Section I (Civil Engineering section). Instructor must cover all material as written in the Course Outline on the McGill Course Catalogue page, as follows: The design process, including free-hand sketching; from geometry construction to engineering construction; the technology and standards of engineering graphic communication; designing with CAD software. The role of visualization in the production of engineering designs. Teaching Qualification Requirements: Minimum of Master’s degree in Civil Engineering or Architecture. Minimum of three years’ teaching experience or in industry related to Design Graphics software. Good knowledge of Design Graphics software, Auto CAD, and hands-free sketching. Demonstrated knowledge of spoken and written English. Understanding of cross-cultural practices. Strong problem-solving skills and flexible approach to teaching. Date: January 5, 2027 – April 30 2027 Salary: $11,824 per course Deadline to Apply: 2026-10-14 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 Mechanical Engineering Course Title: Design Graphics Subject Code: MECH 289 1 Location: ENGMED 276 Schedule: TR 1:05 pm - 2:25 pm Deadline to Apply: 2026-10-14 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.

What you’ll do

Teach MECH 289 Design Graphics to the Civil Engineering section during Winter 2027, covering the material specified in the course outline. Topics include the design process and freehand sketching, engineering graphic communication standards, CAD-based design, and visualization in engineering design.

Requirements

Applicants must have at least a master's degree in Civil Engineering or Architecture and at least three years of teaching experience or industry experience related to Design Graphics software. They must have good knowledge of Design Graphics software, AutoCAD, and freehand sketching, demonstrate spoken and written English proficiency, and bring cross-cultural understanding, strong problem-solving skills, and flexibility in teaching.

Listed skills

• Problem solving · Preferred
• AutoCAD · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Design Graphics
• Civil Engineering
• Architecture
• Teaching
• CAD Software
• AutoCAD
• Freehand Sketching
• Engineering Graphic Communication
• Visualization
• Problem-Solving
• Cross-Cultural Awareness
• Written English
• Spoken English
• Employment Equity
• Computer-Aided Design
• Research
• Communication
• English Language
• Geometry
• Graphic Communication
• Graphic Design
• Problem Solving
• Mechanical Engineering
• Writing
• Sketching

Job areas

• Education
• Engineering
• Art & Design
• Civil Engineering Designer
• Civil Engineering Professor
• University and Higher Education Teachers
• Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary
• Postsecondary Teachers