Faculty of Natural Resources Management

The Faculty of Natural Resources Management, Lakehead University, Thunder Bay Campus is seeking a Contract Lecturer for Research Methods I: Philosophy and General Methods of Science:, NRMT-5510-FA for the Fall session of 2016 (Sept. 13, 2016start) .

Course description for Research Methods I: Philosophy and General Methods of Science: 

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

Lectures Tuesday 2:30 - 5:30 pm

A wide variety of philosophical and practical topics will be covered.  These include the nature, origin, and limits of scientific knowledge; the scientific literature; library research methods; research problem analysis; research proposals; project management and reporting research results.

Qualifications of applicant should include: PhD in Forestry, Ecology, Geography, Environmental Studies/Science, Biology or related field. Must have 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.