Appointment Details Part time Hourly Appointment/ One Semester Course: MEC709 - Control Systems Semester/Term: Winter 2027 Hours/Section: 3 hrs lecture group/ section Estimated Number of Students: +- 125 Students Course Calendar Description: Mathematical model representation of physical control systems which involve mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical components.

Open and closed-loop control system analysis.

Block diagram algebra.

First, second and higher order system stability analysis using techniques such as: Bode diagrams, Routh-Horowitz analysis, Root Locus analysis.

Introduction to system compensation such as Lead-Lag Compensators. A part-time hourly appointment / one semester is for less than 9 hours in any one semester.

The normal full-time teaching workload in the Department is a maximum of 16 hours per week across the Fall and Winter terms.

Academic Assistant (previously known as TA/GA) support is academically required to deliver this course/section.





The successful applicant will be provided appropriate Academic Assistant support and be responsible for their supervision as outlined in , sections 12.2 and 12.3 of the collective agreement.

Additionally, if eligible, they will receive 20% of the total extra student payment as outlined in Article 17 of the Unit 1 Collective Agreement.

Lecture Schedule: Wednesday 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Course delivery in Winter 2027 will be in-person.

Candidates hired for in-person courses will be required to carry out their teaching on campus.

Qualifications All applicants must be in possession of a Master’s degree in mechanical engineering or in a relevant discipline.

Applicants should have up-to-date knowledge in the specific fields/disciplines of relevance for the course in the position for which they apply.

Applicants should have good human-relations skills, including reliability, collegiality, professionalism, a respect for the rights of co-workers and students, and ability to meet commitment.

Membership in the P.E.O. is required and teaching experience is desired.

📌 Contract Lecturer - Unit 1Control Systems - Winter 2027 (Toronto)
🏢 Toronto Metropolitan University
📍 Toronto