Faculty of Natural Resources Management

Category: 
Limited Term Faculty Positions

The Faculty of Natural Resources Management, Lakehead University, Thunder Bay Campus is seeking a Contract Lecturer for Forest Entomology, NRMT-3217-WA for the Winter session of 2017 (Jan. 9 – April 30, 2017) .

Course description for Forest Entomology: Lectures and laboratories are designed to give an understanding of insect identification, population dynamics of forest insects and how insects interact with trees and forests. Tools for managing insect populations are presented. An insect collection is required; a workshop on how to collect, preserve and mount insects will be given at the end of the winter semester of the second year to give students an opportunity to collect during the spring and summer.

This course is conducted in 2:3 format for lectures and labs.  

Qualifications of applicant should include: PhD in Forestry, Ecology, Biology, or related field, understanding of Canadian plants species, understanding of forest ecology, and relevant recent teaching experience in a university undergraduate setting. Must be able to demonstrate in-depth knowledge of domestic and invasive forest insects (both defoliators and bark beetles) posing economic and ecosystem health challenges (including urban forests) in Canada. Experience with distance education is desirable.

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.