Faculty of Natural Resources Management

The Faculty of Natural Resources Management, Lakehead University, Thunder Bay Campus is seeking a Contract Lecturer for Forest Economics, NRMT-2170-FA for the Fall session of 2016 (Sept. 15, 2016 start) .

Course description for Forest Economics: 

This course is conducted in 3:0 format for lectures (no labs).

Lectures Thursday 2:30 - 5:30 pm

Introduction to the economics of production, distribution and consumption of goods and services produced by, and dependent on, the forest resource. Course objectives are to appreciate the management of forests as an economic activity; to apply some of the concepts and tools of economic analysis to the management of forest resources; and to analyze and critically appraise important forest policy issues from an economic perspective.                                                                                                                                   

Qualifications of applicant should include: Master's degree in Forestry, Ecology, Geography, Business. Environmental Studies or related field. Exposure to and understanding of Canadian business practices and international linkages as well as relevant teaching experience.

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 Immigration/Citizenship Status should accompany your package. This form is available on our website at http://hr.lakeheadu.ca/pdf/immig.pdf  

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.