School of Kinesiology - 9 month Limited Term Appointment

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Limited Term Faculty Positions

Lakehead University, Thunder Bay Campus, invites applications for a nine-month Limited Term Appointment in the School of Kinesiology at the rank of Lecturer or Assistant Professor.  The appointment will commence on August 15, 2016. 

Candidates will be expected to contribute to our undergraduate programs (honours, co-operative education, and concurrent education).  Ideally applicants should have a PhD, however applicants with a Master's degree in Kinesiology will be considered.  Applicants must have the ability to teach Sociology of Physical Activity and/or Nutrition, as well as other courses in the curriculum.  A demonstrated potential for scholarly research would be an asset.

For further information, please contact Dr. Joey Farrell, Director of the School of Kinesiology, at 807-346-7754 or joey.farrell@lakeheadu.ca.  Detailed information on our programs is available at http://kinesiology.lakeheadu.ca/. Review of applications will begin on May 4, 2016 and continue until the position is filled.  Applicants should submit electronically a single pdf file comprised of a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy and research interests, and contact information for three referees to:

Office of the Dean

Faculty of Health and Behavioural Sciences

Lakehead University, 955 Oliver Road

Thunder Bay, ON  P7B 5E1

Email:  fhbs@lakeheadu.ca

A completed Confirmation of Eligibility to Work in Canada form should be submitted with the application. This position is subject to budgetary approval.

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. Lakehead University is committed to supporting an accessible environment. Please ask us how we may help you by contacting:

Office of Human Resources

Lakehead University 

955 Oliver Rd., Room UC0003

Thunder Bay, ON P7B 5E1

(807) 343.8334

human.resources@lakeheadu.ca