Course Lecturer ATOC 357

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Hiring Unit:

Department of Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences

Course:

Atmospheric and Oceanic Science Laboratory - ATOC 357 (3 credits)

Course description:

Students will gain hands-on experience in several fundamental atmospheric and oceanic sci­ence topics through practical experimentation. A diverse set of experiments will be con­ducted, ranging from in-situ observations in Montreal, to remote sensing of clouds and radia­tion, to laboratory chemistry and water-tank experiments. As a background for these experi­ments, students will receive training on sensor principles and measurement error analysis, as well as the fundamental physical processes of interest in each experiment. They will learn to operate, and physically interpret data from, various sensors for in-situ and remote observation of meteorological variables. Their training will also extend to operational weather observa­tions, analysis, and forecasting.

Job Description:

Class lectures are 3 hours a week for 13 weeks per term.

Responsibilities include:

• •Prepare formal lectures and lead class discussions on the topics of: In-situ observations in Montreal, remote sensing of clouds and radiation, laboratory chemistry and water tank experi­ments. Operate and physically interpret data from various sensors for in-situ and remote ob­servations of meteorological variables.
• •Administer tests and examinations in conformity with McGill regulations.
• •Mark assignments and tests and submit final grades online using McGill systems.

Qualifications:

Must have a PhD in Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences, or a related field.

Must have prior experience teaching this course at McGill or relevant teaching experience at a university or college level.

Schedule:

Lecture: M 02:35 pm-05:25 pm BURN 708

Lab: M 02:35 pm-05:25 pm BURN 708

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Hiring Unit:

Department of Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences

Course Title:

Atmospheric and Oceanic Science Laboratory

Subject Code:

ATOC 357 001

Location:

BURN 708

Schedule:

M 02:35 pm-05:25 pm

Deadline to Apply:

2026-10-14

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