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Hiring Unit:

Department of Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences

Course:

The Science of Storms – ATOC 184 (3 credits)

Course description:

Physical processes associated with severe and hazardous weather affecting the Earth. Topics are taught at a fundamental level, without equations, to provide a complete and up-to-date understanding of such extreme events as blizzards, ice storms, tornadoes, hurricanes, floods and droughts.

Job description:

Prepare formal lectures and lead class discussions on the topics of:

• Overview of storm science,
• Properties of the atmosphere,
• Meteorological measurements,
• Weather maps and forecasting,
• Forces, force balances, and the jet stream,
• High and low-pressure system development,
• Cold waves,
• Nor-easters and Blizzards,
• Lake-effect snowstorms.

Administer tests and examinations in conformity with McGill regulations.

Mark assignments and tests and submit final grades online using McGill systems.

Supervise TA’s (note that TA support will be based on enrolment in the class)

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:

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

TR           04:05 pm-05:25 pm MAASS 112

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