Faculty of Natural Resources Management
The Faculty of Natural Resources Management, Lakehead University, Thunder Bay Campus is seeking a Contract Lecturer for Forest Ecology & Silvics, NRMT-2210/ENST-2211-WA for the Winter session of 2017 (Jan. 11 – April 30, 2017) .
Course description for Forest Ecology & Silvics: An introduction to the concepts of structure and function in a forest context. Principles of 1) production ecology, 2) biogeochemical cycling in forest systems, 3) community dynamics and succession and 4) ecosystem ecology will be explored. Impacts of human-induced and natural disturbance events will be discussed. The laboratory portion will emphasize the scientific approach to investigation including literature reviews, collection of data, application of statistical tests and interpretation of results.
This course is conducted in 2:3 format for lectures and labs.
Qualifications of applicant should include: PhD in Forestry, Ecology, Environmental Studies or related field, understanding of Canadian plants species, understanding of forest ecology, and 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 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.