Department of Outdoor Recreation, Parks & Tourism
Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities/Outdoor Recreation, Parks and Tourism
Lakehead University, Thunder Bay Campus, invites applications for Contract Lecturers in the Department of Outdoor Recreation, Parks and Tourism. Applications are requested to teach:
FALL Term Course Titles:
OUTD 3610FA: Specialized and Inclusive Recreation
Course Description: Explores historical and contemporary social constructs of ability and disability in relation to outdoor recreation participation. Case studies will act as an aid to develop strategies for facilitating inclusive and population specific recreation experiences in a variety of recreational and leisure settings.
Start Date/Duration: September 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Monday & Wednesday 8:30 - 10:00
***OUTD 3715FA: Indigenous Tourism
Course Description: An introduction to Indigenous tourism defined as special events, experiential tourism, arts and crafts, historical re-creations, and the management of lodges and resorts. Given the growth in Indigenous tourism it is important that we assess the current state of knowledge regarding these activities and enterprises, determine supply and demand, explore product development and marketing, and discuss issues of social Justice with particular emphasis on traditional knowledge and/or Indigenous community-based tourism.
Start Date/Duration: September 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Monday evening 19:00 - 22:00
OUTD 4733FA: Outdoor Recreation and Tourism Planning
Course Description: An advanced examination of theories, issues, and practices of nature-based tourism planning and development. Includes team-based project development, research, and reporting in response to local and regional industry partners' needs. Site visits may be required.
Start Date/Duration: September 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Monday & Wednesday 11:30 - 13:00
WINTER Term Course Titles:
OUTD 2350WA/WB/WC (3 Sections): Outdoor Skills & Theory II
Course Description: An experiential and conceptual introduction to winter outdoor recreation. Designed to provide students with an increased awareness and appreciation for winter as an environment for both educational and recreational activities. Particular emphasis will be placed on risk management and safety, basic outdoor equipment design & creation, exposure to and skill development in a variety of self-propelled outdoor activities, an understanding of snow science and ecology, and leadership skills.
Start Date/Duration: January 1, 2022 – April 30, 2022
Tuesday 12:00 - 14:00 pm; Friday full day lab + field days
OUTD 3311WA: Outdoor Adventure
Course Description: Application of the design, development, facilitation, and evaluation of selected outdoor adventure activities. Experiential in nature includes the development of skills and the acquisition of related technical knowledge. While safety is of prime importance, a strong emphasis is placed on understanding teaching progressions, methodologies, strategies, and styles that are essential for effective facilitation. The purpose is to direct the development towards safe, competent and effective place-based outdoor leadership.
Start Date/Duration: January 1, 2022 – April 30, 2022
TBD
OUTD 3315WA: Healthy Parks, Healthy People
Courses Description: By highlighting the connection between nature and people, this interdisciplinary course furthers our understanding of the relationships between human health and healthy ecosystems. Lectures, guest presentations, readings, and social media analysis provide the necessary foundations for students to acquire an understanding of healthy parks/healthy people movement and prepare their own presentations and research projects on health, nature, and people.
Start Date/Duration: January 1, 2022 – April 30, 2022
Tuesday/Thursday 8:30 - 10:00
OUTD 3370WA/WB/WC (multiple sections): Field Explorations I
Course Description: Together, Field Explorations I and II comprise a required capstone course providing an opportunity to study and apply skills and knowledge related to leadership, outdoor recreation, parks, and tourism, through classroom and field activities culminating in an extended expedition. In Field Explorations I, students develop research projects, plan routes, develop risk management and food systems plans, to undertake a 10 to 14 day expedition in a culturally rich and ecologically diverse area.
Start Date/Duration: January 1, 2022 – April 30, 2022
TBD
OUTD 4911WA: Standards of Practice in Therapeutic Recreation
Course Description: Students will examine and implement the phases of delivering therapeutic recreation programming. Assessment, evidence based program design, and evaluation of nature based experiences for a variety of populations will be explored theoretically and experientially.
Start Date/Duration: January 1, 2022 – April 30, 2022
Tuesday/Thursday 14:30 - 16:00
Qualifications Preferred:
- Master’s degree preferred and/or equivalent experience which demonstrates competency to
teach at the undergraduate level
- Relevant field experience, skills, and certifications if applicable
- Demonstrated curricular knowledge relevant to the course for which you are interested
- Experience with experiential learning and online or alternative modes of delivery is highly
desired
-Indigenous candidates are encouraged to apply, and traditional and/or community-informed knowledge are assets.
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. Leigh Potvin at lcpotvin@lakeheadu.ca. Detailed information on the School of Outdoor Recreation, Parks and Tourism and our programs is available on our website at: https://www.lakeheadu.ca/programs/departments/outdoor-rec.
Review of applications will begin on June 12, 2021, and will continue until the position is filled. Please indicate the courses you would like to be considered for. 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. A completed Confirmation of Eligibility to Work in Canada.pdf form must accompany your package. We encourage applicants with the Right of First Refusal (as outlined in article 19.03.02 of the LUFA/LU Collective Agreement) to indicate their status in their application.
Applicants should submit their electronic application to: agraham@lakeheadu.ca
School of Outdoor Recreation, Parks and Tourism
Lakehead University
955 Oliver Road
Thunder Bay, ON P7B 5E1
Attn: Dr. Leigh Potvin, Director
E-mail: c/o agraham@lakeheadu.ca
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.