Faculty of Natural Resources Management
The Faculty of Natural Resources Management, Lakehead University, Thunder Bay Campus is seeking a Contract Lecturer for Renewable Energy Resources, NRMT-3251-WA for the Winter session of 2017 (Jan. 10 – Apr. 30, 2017).
Course description for Renewable Energy Resources:
A review of major global sustainability issues such as poverty, population growth, water issues, energy demand and supply, air pollution, as well as regional economic scenarios. Students will be exposed to the long-standing practice of seeking global consensus on issues such as curtailing of GHG emissions, poverty alleviation and foreign aid. This course will focus on describing different pathways for energy provision in different parts of the world. This will include comparisons with traditional fossil fuel and nuclear power options. Students will investigate various alternatives from both a technical perspective and potential for implementation linked to societal, political, and economical constraints. Special attention will be given to the African continent, China and India.
This course is conducted in 3:0 format for lectures.
Qualifications of applicant should include: Master’s degree in Forestry, Ecology, Environmental Studies or related field, understanding of major energy systems including wind, hydro, oil and gas, coal, nuclear, bio-fuels, solar, thermal, geo-thermal as well as waste incineration. Appreciation for the ongoing global discussions on Climate Change. Applicant must be able to show international examples of adaptation to non-traditional energy sources.
Applicants are asked to submit a curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching and research interests, teaching evaluations if available, and three references by email to:
Dr. Ulf Runesson
Dean, Faculty of Natural Resources Management
Lakehead University
955 Oliver Road
Thunder Bay, ON P7B 5E1
Email: Ulf.Runesson@lakeheadu.ca
Tel: (807) 343-8784
Applicants are asked to please address questions by email to urunesso@lakeheadu.ca_
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position has been filled.
A completed Confirmation of Eligibility to work in Canada formshould accompany your package. This form is available on our website at https://www.lakeheadu.ca/faculty-and-staff/forms-db/human-resources
Lakehead University is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals including women, members of visible minorities, Aboriginal persons and persons with disabilities. We appreciate your interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be notified.