Department of Biology

Category: 
Contract Lecturer Positions
Campus: 
Thunder Bay
Application Deadline: 
Friday, January 15, 2021 - 11:59pm

Application Deadline: January 15, 2021

Department of Biology

Lakehead University, Thunder Bay Campus, invites applications for a Contract Lecturer in the Department of Biology. Applications are requested to teach:

BIOL 4113 Community Ecology

Principles of ecology and evolution used to explain patterns, process, structure and function of ecological communities.

Start Date/Duration:   MAY- JUNE 2021

Lecture: Tuesday and Thursday, 4:00-5:30pm via Zoom

Qualifications Preferred:  Ph.D. preferred and experience in teaching

Experience with experiential learning and online or alternative modes of course delivery is highly desired

Lakehead is a comprehensive university with a reputation for innovative programs and cutting-edge research. With campuses located in Thunder Bay and Orillia, Lakehead has approximately 10,000 students and 2,160 faculty and staff.  With an emphasis on collaborative learning and independent critical thinking and a multidisciplinary teaching approach, Lakehead offers a variety of degree and diploma programs at the undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral levels through its ten faculties, including Business Administration, Education, Engineering, Health and Behavioural Sciences, Natural Resources Management, Science and Environmental Studies, Social Sciences and Humanities, Graduate Studies, the Northern Ontario School of Medicine (West Campus) and Ontario’s newest Faculty of Law. For further information, please visit: www.lakeheadu.ca.

For further information, please contact Dr. Azim Mallik Chair, Department of Biology. Detailed information on the Department of Biology and our programs is available at: www.lakeheadu.ca/biology

Review of applications will begin on January 15, 2021 and will continue until the position is filled. The electronic application (in the form of one PDF document) should include: a curriculum vitae, statement of teaching interests and/or evidence of teaching effectiveness. Applicants should submit their electronic application to:

Send Applications to:

Department of Biology

Lakehead University

955 Oliver Road

Thunder Bay, ON P7B 5E1

Attn: Dr. Azim Mallik, Chair

E-mail:  amallik@lakeheadu.ca

A completed Confirmation of Eligibility to Work in Canada.pdf  form must accompany your package

Lakehead University is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals including women, racialized persons, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities and other equity-seeking groups. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.  This is in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements.  

We appreciate your interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be notified. Lakehead University is committed to supporting an accessible environment. Applicants requiring accommodation during the interview process should contact the Office of Human Resources at (807) 343.8334 or human.resources@lakeheadu.ca to make appropriate arrangements.

This position is subject to budgetary approval.