Department of Computer Science
Overview
Category: Limited Term Appointment Position
Campus: Thunder Bay
Application Deadline: Open until filled (review of applications will commence on Mar 31, 2026)
Reference #: SES-2026-27-09 (limited-term-appointment)
Lakehead University, Thunder Bay campus, invites applications for a multi-year limited term appointment in the Department of Computer Science. The position will commence on August 1,2026 at a rank commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Applications for this faculty position are invited from outstanding candidates in Computer Science who have strong teaching and research focuses, with preferences in the following areas:
- Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
- Computer Graphics and Human-Computer Interaction
- Robotics and Human-Centered AI
- Cybersecurity and Privacy
- Algorithms and Applied Optimization
- Data Science and Big Data
- Quantum Computing
Applications with exceptional research in other related areas will also be considered.
The successful candidate is expected to initiate an externally funded research program and contribute to the supervision of graduate students in our MSc program and in our planned PhD program in Systems and Computing. Candidates having a good publishing record in high impact journals and tier 1 conferences will be given preference. Additionally, candidates are expected to actively participate and support departmental activities and services.
Applicants should hold a PhD in Computer Science or a closely related discipline. Candidates are expected to teach a wide range of undergraduate and graduate courses and demonstrate the ability to adapt to a rapidly changing discipline by incorporating new material. Prior teaching and post-doctoral experience as well as courses or certificates in teaching practice will be considered as an asset. Experience with experiential learning and online or alternative modes of delivery is highly desired.
The Department of Computer Science is a fast-growing department with a total of 14 full-time faculty members, and offers undergraduate and graduate programs at both Thunder Bay campus and the Barrie STEM Hub. Our faculty members are involved in various externally funded research programs.
Compensation
This position may be filled at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor, depending on the successful candidate’s qualifications and experience.
The expected compensation range for this position is:
- Assistant Professor: $88,094 - $133,223
- Associate Professor: $141,099 - $191,099
Salary will be determined in accordance with the collective agreement and will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Lakehead is a comprehensive university with a reputation for innovative programs and cutting-edge research. Our campuses are located in Thunder Bay on the traditional lands of the Fort William First Nation, Signatory to the Robinson Superior Treaty of 1850 and in Orillia on the traditional territory of the Anishinaabeg, and Rama First Nation. Launching in fall 2026, the Lakehead University Barrie STEM Hub is Lakehead’s new high-tech learning and research space in the heart of Barrie’s waterfront district, with stunning lake views, nearby cafés and restaurants, a vibrant arts and culture scene, and strong public transit links. Lakehead University acknowledges the history that many nations hold in the areas around our campuses and is committed to a relationship with Métis and Inuit and First Nations peoples. 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 nine faculties, including Business Administration, Education, Engineering, Health and Behavioural Sciences, Natural Resources Management, Science and Environmental Studies, Social Sciences and Humanities, Graduate Studies, and Faculty of Law. For further information, please visit: www.lakeheadu.ca.
For further information, please contact Dr. Ruizhong Wei, Chair, Department of Computer Science (e-mail: rwei@lakeheadu.ca). Detailed information on our undergraduate and graduate programs is available on our homepage:
https://www.lakeheadu.ca/academics/departments/computer-science
Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. The electronic application (in the form of one PDF document) quoting Reference SES-2026-27-09 should include: a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, evidence of teaching effectiveness (including a statement of teaching philosophy, course outlines and teaching evaluations for previously-taught courses), a statement of a research plan (current and future interests), copies of the three most significant publications, and the names and contact information of three references. A completed Confirmation of Eligibility to Work in Canada.pdf form must accompany your package.
Applicants should submit their electronic application to:
Dr. Todd Randall
Dean, Faculty of Science and Environmental Studies
Lakehead University
Thunder Bay, Ontario
e-mail: applications.ses@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.
Lakehead University has an Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Action Plan 2019-2024 with a goal to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as measured by increasing representation of under-represented groups among applicants, candidates and hires. We encourage candidates to self-identify, if you are from an under-represented group, and prefer candidates with the knowledge, competencies and relationships derived from lived experience. Experience working with Indigenous or racialized communities, and/or members of other equity-deserving groups is a strong asset. A lived experience or worked experience of any of these issues is preferred.
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) 343.8010 ext. 8334 or human.resources@lakeheadu.ca to make appropriate arrangements.
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, 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.
Lakehead University has a goal to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as measured by increasing representation of underrepresented groups among applicants, candidates, and hires. Experience working with Indigenous or racialized communities, and/or members of other equity-deserving groups, is a strong asset. A lived experience or worked experience of any of these issues is preferred.
We appreciate your interest; 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) 343-8010 ext. 8334 or human.resources@lakeheadu.ca to make appropriate arrangements.
Department of Computer Science
Overview
Category: Tenure Track Faculty Position
Campus: Thunder Bay
Application Deadline: Open until filled (review of applications will commence on Mar 31, 2026)
Reference #: SES-2026-27-08 (tenure-track)
Lakehead University, Thunder Bay campus, invites applications for a tenure track appointment in the Department of Computer Science. The position will commence on August 1, 2026 at a rank commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Applications for this faculty position are invited from outstanding candidates in Computer Science who have strong teaching and research focuses, with preferences in the following areas:
- Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
- Computer Graphics and Human-Computer Interaction
- Robotics and Human-Centered AI
- Cybersecurity and Privacy
- Algorithms and Applied Optimization
- Data Science and Big Data
- Quantum Computing
Applications with exceptional research in other related areas will also be considered.
The successful candidate is expected to initiate an externally funded research program and contribute to the supervision of graduate students in our MSc program and in our planned PhD program in Systems and Computing. Candidates having a good publishing record in high impact journals and tier 1 conferences will be given preference. Additionally, candidates are expected to actively participate and support departmental activities and services.
Applicants should hold a PhD in Computer Science or a closely related discipline. Candidates are expected to teach a wide range of undergraduate and graduate courses and demonstrate the ability to adapt to a rapidly changing discipline by incorporating new material. Prior teaching and post-doctoral experience as well as courses or certificates in teaching practice will be considered as an asset. Experience with experiential learning and online or alternative modes of delivery is highly desired.
The Department of Computer Science is a fast-growing department with a total of 14 full- time faculty members, and offers undergraduate and graduate programs at both Thunder Bay campus and the Barrie STEM Hub. Our faculty members are involved in various externally funded research programs.
Compensation
This position may be filled at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor, depending on the successful candidate’s qualifications and experience.
The expected compensation range for this position is:
- Assistant Professor: $88,094 - $133,223
- Associate Professor: $141,099 - $191,099
Salary will be determined in accordance with the collective agreement and will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Lakehead is a comprehensive university with a reputation for innovative programs and cutting-edge research. Our campuses are located in Thunder Bay on the traditional lands of the Fort William First Nation, Signatory to the Robinson Superior Treaty of 1850 and in Orillia on the traditional territory of the Anishinaabeg, and Rama First Nation. Launching in fall 2026, the Lakehead University Barrie STEM Hub is Lakehead’s new high-tech learning and research space in the heart of Barrie’s waterfront district, with stunning lake views, nearby cafés and restaurants, a vibrant arts and culture scene, and strong public transit links. Lakehead University acknowledges the history that many nations hold in the areas around our campuses and is committed to a relationship with Métis and Inuit and First Nations peoples. 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 nine faculties, including Business Administration, Education, Engineering, Health and Behavioural Sciences, Natural Resources Management, Science and Environmental Studies, Social Sciences and Humanities, Graduate Studies, and Faculty of Law. For further information, please visit: www.lakeheadu.ca.
For further information, please contact Dr. Ruizhong Wei, Chair, Department of Computer Science (e-mail: rwei@lakeheadu.ca). Detailed information on our undergraduate and graduate programs is available on our homepage:
https://www.lakeheadu.ca/academics/departments/computer-science
Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. The electronic application (in the form of one PDF document) quoting Reference # - SES-2026-27-08 should include: a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, evidence of teaching effectiveness (including a statement of teaching philosophy, course outlines and teaching evaluations for previously-taught courses), a statement of a research plan (current and future interests), copies of the three most significant publications, and the names and contact information of three references. A completed Confirmation of Eligibility to Work in Canada.pdf form must accompany your package.
Applicants should submit their electronic application to:
Dr. Todd Randall
Dean, Faculty of Science and Environmental Studies Lakehead University
Thunder Bay, Ontario
e-mail: applications.ses@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.
Lakehead University has an Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Action Plan 2019-2024with a goal to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as measured by increasing representation of under-represented groups among applicants, candidates and hires. We encourage candidates to self-identify, if you are from an under-represented group, and prefer candidates with the knowledge, competencies and relationships derived from lived experience. Experience working with Indigenous or racialized communities, and/or members of other equity-deserving groups is a strong asset. A lived experience or worked experience of any of these issues is preferred.
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) 343.8010 ext. 8334 or human.resources@lakeheadu.cato make appropriate arrangements.
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, 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.
Lakehead University has a goal to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as measured by increasing representation of underrepresented groups among applicants, candidates, and hires. Experience working with Indigenous or racialized communities, and/or members of other equity-deserving groups, is a strong asset. A lived experience or worked experience of any of these issues is preferred.
We appreciate your interest; 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) 343-8010 ext. 8334 or human.resources@lakeheadu.ca to make appropriate arrangements.
Assistant Professor
Overview
Department of Computer Science
Category: Multiple Faculty Positions
Campus: Barrie STEM Hub
Application Deadline: Open until filled (review of applications will commence on Mar 19, 2026)
Reference #SES-2026-27-04 and SES-2026-27-05
Lakehead University, Barrie STEM Hub, invites applications for two tenure-track positions in the Department of Computer Science. The positions will commence on August 1, 2026 at a rank commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Applications for these multiple faculty positions are invited from outstanding candidates in Computer Science who have strong teaching and research focuses, with preferences in the following areas:
● Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
● Computer Graphics and Human-Computer Interaction
● Robotics and Human-Centered AI
● Cybersecurity and Privacy
● Algorithms and Applied Optimization
● Data Science and Big Data
● Quantum Computing
Applications with exceptional research in other related areas will also be considered.
The successful tenure-track candidate is expected to initiate an externally funded research program and contribute to the supervision of graduate students in our MSc Program and in our planned PhD Program in Systems and Computing. Candidates having a good publishing record in high impact journals and tier 1 conferences will be given preference. Additionally, candidates are expected to actively participate and support departmental activities and services.
Applicants should hold a PhD in Computer Science or a closely related discipline. Candidates are expected to teach a wide range of undergraduate and graduate courses and demonstrate the ability to adapt to a rapidly changing discipline by incorporating new material. Prior teaching and post-doctoral experience as well as courses or certificates in teaching practice will be considered as an asset. Experience with experiential learning and online or alternative modes of course delivery is highly desired.
The Department of Computer Science is a fast-growing department with a total of 14 fulltime faculty members Our faculty members are involved in various externally funded research programs.
Lakehead is a comprehensive university with a reputation for innovative programs and cutting-edge research. Our campuses are located in Thunder Bay on the traditional lands of the Fort William First Nation, Signatory to the Robinson Superior Treaty of 1850 and in Orillia on the traditional territory of the Anishinaabeg, and Rama First Nation. Launching in fall 2026, the Lakehead University Barrie STEM Hub is Lakehead’s new high-tech learning and research space in the heart of Barrie’s waterfront district, with stunning lake views, nearby cafés and restaurants, a vibrant arts and culture scene, and strong public transit links, including direct GO Transit service connecting to parts of the GTA. The Barrie STEM Hub expands access to STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) education in Simcoe County. Lakehead University acknowledges the history that many nations hold in the areas around our campuses and is committed to a relationship with Métis and Inuit and First Nations peoples. 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 nine faculties, including Business Administration, Education, Engineering, Health and Behavioural Sciences, Natural Resources Management, Science and Environmental Studies, Social Sciences and Humanities, Graduate Studies, and Faculty of Law. For further information, please visit: www.lakeheadu.ca.
For further information, please contact Dr. Ruizhong Wei, Chair, Department of Computer Science (e-mail: rwei@lakeheadu.ca). Detailed information on our undergraduate and graduate programs is available on our homepage:
https://www.lakeheadu.ca/programs/departments/computer-science
Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the positions are filled. Applications received by March 19, 2026 will receive full consideration. The electronic application (in the form of one PDF document) quoting Reference #SES- 2026-27-04 and SES-2026-27-05 should include: a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, evidence of teaching effectiveness (including a statement of teaching philosophy, course outlines and teaching evaluations for previously-taught courses), a statement of a research plan (current and future interests), copies of the three most significant publications, and the names and contact information of three references. A completed Confirmation of Eligibility to Work in Canada.pdf form must accompany your package.
Applicants should submit their electronic application to:
Dr. Todd Randall
Dean, Faculty of Science and Environmental Studies Lakehead University
Thunder Bay, Ontario
e-mail: applications.ses@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.
Lakehead University has an Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Action Plan 2019-2024 with a goal to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as measured by increasing representation of under-represented groups among applicants, candidates and hires. We encourage candidates to self-identify, if you are from an under-represented group, and prefer candidates with the knowledge, competencies and relationships derived from lived experience. Experience working with Indigenous or racialized communities, and/or members of other equity-deserving groups is a strong asset. A lived experience or worked experience of any of these issues is preferred.
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) 343.8010 ext. 8334 or human.resources@lakeheadu.ca to make appropriate arrangements.
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, 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.
Lakehead University has a goal to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as measured by increasing representation of underrepresented groups among applicants, candidates, and hires. Experience working with Indigenous or racialized communities, and/or members of other equity-deserving groups, is a strong asset. A lived experience or worked experience of any of these issues is preferred.
We appreciate your interest; 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) 343-8010 ext. 8334 or human.resources@lakeheadu.ca to make appropriate arrangements.
Bora Laskin Faculty of Law
Overview
Beginning Date of Application Review: 1 November 2019
TENURE TRACK APPOINTMENTS – FACULTY OF LAW
Lakehead University’s Thunder Bay Campus invites applications for up to four tenure-track appointments at the rank of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor or Professor in the Bora Laskin Faculty of Law. Rank of appointment will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. The Faculty of Law welcomes applications from outstanding established and emerging scholars with a J.D/LL.B, and a graduate degree in law or a cognate discipline, with a broad range of research and teaching interests. Applicants may wish to indicate their scholarly interests in respect of core curriculum areas and the Faculty’s three mandate areas in Indigenous and Aboriginal Law, Rural/small town practice and Natural Resources and Environmental Law. Given our commitment to our Indigenous partners and students, we particularly welcome applications from Indigenous scholars from a broad range of specializations. The appointments will ordinarily commence on August 1, 2020.
The Bora Laskin Faculty of Law is known for its innovative curriculum with mandatory courses in Aboriginal and Indigenous Law implemented in 2013. At Bora Laskin Faculty of Law, practice skills learning is integrated into the curriculum of substantive courses. The Law Society of Ontario approved the Integrated Practice Curriculum (IPC) in 2013 for the law school to serve as a leader and model in providing legal practice skills as part of the J.D. program.
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 the Bora Laskin Faculty of Law. For further information, please visit: www.lakeheadu.ca.
We are located in the picturesque city of Thunder Bay. With a view of Lake Superior and the Sleeping Giant from the upper classrooms of the law school, students can enjoy classrooms and study areas in the historic Port Arthur Collegiate Institute (PACI) building as the modernized home of the law school.
If you have questions about this position, please feel free to contact the Chair of the Appointments Committee, Nancy Sandy at lawfaculty@lakeheadu.ca. Detailed information on the Faculty and our programs is available at https://www.lakeheadu.ca/programs/departments/law.
Review of applications will begin on November 1, 2019 and continue until the positions are filled. Applicants should submit an electronic application including a curriculum vitae, a statement of research and teaching experience and/or interests, the names of three references and a letter of application to:
Nancy Sandy
Chair, Appointment Committee
Bora Laskin Faculty of Law
Lakehead University, 955 Oliver Road, Thunder Bay, ON P7B 5E1
e-mail: lawfaculty@lakeheadu.ca
A completed Confirmation of Eligibility to Work in Canada form must accompany your package. This form is available on our website at https://www.lakeheadu.ca/faculty-and-staff/departments/services/hr/employment-opportunites.
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.
Lakehead University is committed to supporting an accessible environment. Applicants requiring accommodation during the interview process should contact the Office of Human Resources, Lakehead University, (807) 343.8334, or human.resources@lakeheadu.ca to make appropriate arrangements.
These positions are subject to budgetary approval.
Bora Laskin Faculty of Law
Overview
Beginning Date of Application Review: November 15, 2020
TENURE TRACK AND LIMITED TERM APPOINTMENTS – FACULTY OF LAW
Lakehead University’s Thunder Bay Campus invites applications for one to two tenure-track appointments at the rank of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor or Professor in the Bora Laskin Faculty of Law, and one to two Limited Term Appointments. The academic rank of the appointment will be commensurate with the experience and qualifications of the successful candidate. Candidates must be eligible for licensing with any Canadian Law Society.
The Faculty of Law welcomes applications from outstanding established and emerging scholars with a J.D/LL.B, and a graduate degree in law or a cognate discipline, with a broad range of research and teaching interests. Applicants may wish to indicate their scholarly interests in respect of core curriculum areas and the Faculty’s three mandate areas in Indigenous and Aboriginal Law, Rural/small town practice and Natural Resources and Environmental Law. Given our commitment to our Indigenous partners and students, we particularly welcome applications from Indigenous scholars from a broad range of specializations. Without limiting the call for applications, the Faculty notes a particular interest in applications in the areas of family law and environmental law.Appointments will ordinarily commence on August 1, 2021.
The Bora Laskin Faculty of Law is known for its innovative curriculum with mandatory courses in Aboriginal and Indigenous Law implemented in 2013. At the Bora Laskin Faculty of Law, practice skills learning is integrated into the curriculum of substantive courses. The Law Society of Ontario approved the Integrated Practice Curriculum (IPC) in 2013 for the law school to serve as a leader and model in providing legal practice skills as part of the J.D. program.
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.
We are located in the picturesque city of Thunder Bay. With a view of Lake Superior and the Sleeping Giant from the upper classrooms of the law school, students can enjoy classrooms and study areas in the historic Port Arthur Collegiate Institute (PACI) building as the modernized home of the law school.
For further information, please contact the Chair of the Appointments Committee, Professor Wendy Parkes, at mainoffice.law@lakeheadu.ca. Detailed information on the Faculty and our programs is available at:
https://www.lakeheadu.ca/programs/departments/law.
Review of applications will begin on November 15, 2020 and will continue until the position is filled. Applicants should submit an electronic application (in the form of one PDF document) that should include: a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, evidence of teaching effectiveness (including a statement of teaching philosophy, course outlines and teaching evaluations for previously-taught courses), a statement of a research plan (current and future interests), a copy of one to two significant publications, and the names and contact information of three references. A completed Confirmation of Eligibility to Work in Canada form must accompany your package. This form is available on our website at:
https://www.lakeheadu.ca/faculty-and-staff/departments/services/hr/employment-opportunites.
Applicants should submit their electronic application to:
Professor Wendy Parkes
Chair, Appointments Committee
Bora Laskin Faculty of Law
Lakehead University
Thunder Bay, Ontario
Email: mainoffice.law@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.
Bora Laskin Faculty of Law
Overview
Beginning Date of Application Review: November 15, 2020
TENURE TRACK AND LIMITED TERM APPOINTMENTS – FACULTY OF LAW
Lakehead University’s Thunder Bay Campus invites applications for one to two tenure-track appointments at the rank of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor or Professor in the Bora Laskin Faculty of Law, and one to two Limited Term Appointments. The academic rank of the appointment will be commensurate with the experience and qualifications of the successful candidate. Candidates must be eligible for licensing with any Canadian Law Society.
The Faculty of Law welcomes applications from outstanding established and emerging scholars with a J.D/LL.B, and a graduate degree in law or a cognate discipline, with a broad range of research and teaching interests. Applicants may wish to indicate their scholarly interests in respect of core curriculum areas and the Faculty’s three mandate areas in Indigenous and Aboriginal Law, Rural/small town practice and Natural Resources and Environmental Law. Given our commitment to our Indigenous partners and students, we particularly welcome applications from Indigenous scholars from a broad range of specializations. Without limiting the call for applications, the Faculty notes a particular interest in applications in the areas of family law and environmental law.Appointments will ordinarily commence on August 1, 2021.
The Bora Laskin Faculty of Law is known for its innovative curriculum with mandatory courses in Aboriginal and Indigenous Law implemented in 2013. At the Bora Laskin Faculty of Law, practice skills learning is integrated into the curriculum of substantive courses. The Law Society of Ontario approved the Integrated Practice Curriculum (IPC) in 2013 for the law school to serve as a leader and model in providing legal practice skills as part of the J.D. program.
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.
We are located in the picturesque city of Thunder Bay. With a view of Lake Superior and the Sleeping Giant from the upper classrooms of the law school, students can enjoy classrooms and study areas in the historic Port Arthur Collegiate Institute (PACI) building as the modernized home of the law school.
For further information, please contact the Chair of the Appointments Committee, Professor Wendy Parkes, at mainoffice.law@lakeheadu.ca. Detailed information on the Faculty and our programs is available at:
https://www.lakeheadu.ca/programs/departments/law.
Review of applications will begin on November 15, 2020 and will continue until the position is filled. Applicants should submit an electronic application (in the form of one PDF document) that should include: a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, evidence of teaching effectiveness (including a statement of teaching philosophy, course outlines and teaching evaluations for previously-taught courses), a statement of a research plan (current and future interests), a copy of one to two significant publications, and the names and contact information of three references. A completed Confirmation of Eligibility to Work in Canada form must accompany your package. This form is available on our website at:
https://www.lakeheadu.ca/faculty-and-staff/departments/services/hr/employment-opportunites.
Applicants should submit their electronic application to:
Professor Wendy Parkes
Chair, Appointments Committee
Bora Laskin Faculty of Law
Lakehead University
Thunder Bay, Ontario
Email: mainoffice.law@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.
Department of Computer Science
Overview
Category: Multiple Faculty Positions
Campus: Thunder Bay Campus
Application Deadline: Open until filled (review of applications will commence on September 20, 2022)
Reference # SES-2022-23-06 (LTA) SES-2022-23-07 (tenure-track)
Lakehead University, Thunder Bay Campus, invites applications for multiple tenure-track and limited-term (LTA) positions in the Department of Computer Science. The positions will commence on January 1,2023 at a rank commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Applications for these multiple faculty positions are invited from outstanding candidates in Computer Science who have a strong research focus, with preferences in the following areas:
- Machine Learning and Deep Learning
- Big Data
- Natural Language Processing
- Cryptography and Computer Security and Privacy
- Theory of Computation
- Human Computer Interaction
- Computer Vision and Image Processing/Computer Graphics
- Pattern Recognition
Applications with exceptional research in other areas will also be considered.
The successful candidate is expected to initiate an externally funded research program and contribute to the supervision of graduate students in our MSc Program and in our planned PhD Program in Systems and Computing. Candidates having a good publishing record in high impact journals and tier 1 conferences will be given preference. Additionally, candidates are expected to actively participate and support department activities.
Applicants should hold a PhD in Computer Science or a closely related discipline. Candidates must also have a BSc in Computer Science enabling them to teach a wide range of undergraduate courses and demonstrate the ability to adapt to a rapidly changing discipline by incorporating new material. Prior teaching and post-doctoral experience as well as courses or certificates in teaching practice will be considered as an asset. Experience with experiential learning and online or alternative modes of course delivery is highly desired.
The Department of Computer Science is a fast-growing department with a total of 13 full-time faculty members including two research chairs. Our faculty members are involved in various externally funded research programs.
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 nine faculties, including Business Administration, Education, Engineering, Health and Behavioural Sciences, Natural Resources Management, Science and Environmental Studies, Social Sciences and Humanities, Graduate Studies, and Bora Laskin Faculty of Law. For further information, please visit: www.lakeheadu.ca.
For further information, please contact Dr. Sreekumari Kurissery, Acting Chair, Department of Computer Science (e-mail: ses@lakeheadu.ca). Detailed information on our undergraduate and graduate programs is available on our homepage: https://www.lakeheadu.ca/programs/departments/computer-science
Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the positions are filled. Applications received by September 20, 2022 will receive full consideration. Applicants should indicate their area of focus and if they wish their application to be considered for Tenure Track, LTA, or both positions. The electronic application (in the form of one PDF document) quoting Reference #SES-2022-23-06 (LTA) and/or #SES-2022-23-07 (tenure track) should include: a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, evidence of teaching effectiveness (including a statement of teaching, course outlines and teaching evaluations for previously-taught courses), a statement of a research plan (current and future interests), copies of the three most significant publications, a completed eligibility form (see below) and the names and contact information of three references. A completed Confirmation of Eligibility to Work in Canada.pdf form must accompany your package.
Applicants should submit their electronic application “Department of Computer Science Faculty Appointments" to:
Dr. Sreekumari Kurissery
Acting Dean Faculty of Science and Environmental Studies
Lakehead University
Thunder Bay, Ontario
e-mail: applications.ses@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) 343-8010 ext. 8334 or human.resources@lakeheadu.ca to make appropriate arrangements.
The position is subject to final budgetary approval.
Department of Computer Science
Overview
Category: Limited Term Faculty Position - Orillia Campus
Lakehead University invites applications for one 3-year limited term appointment in the Department of Computer Science. The position will commence on August 1,2021 at a rank commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Limited Term Appointment (1 position): Applicants will be expected to teach a range of core computer science courses at the undergraduate level, such as Computer Architecture, Assembly language, Operating Systems, Programming Languages, Computer Network and Distributed Systems, and Artificial Intelligence. This is primarily a teaching focus position but potential to conduct impactful research is expected.
The candidates are expected to actively participate and support the department activities and serve as a liaison between various stakeholders of the program. Applicants should hold a Ph.D. in Computer Science or a related discipline. Prior teaching and post-doctoral experience will be considered as an asset. Experience with experiential learning and online or alternative modes of course delivery is highly desired.
The Department of Computer Science is a fast-growing department with a total of 14 full-time faculty members including one research chair. Our faculty members are involved in various externally funded research programs.
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. V. Mago, Chair, Department of Computer Science (e-mail: vmago@lakeheadu.ca). Detailed information on our undergraduate and graduate programs is available on our homepage: https://www.lakeheadu.ca/programs/departments/computer-science
Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Applications received by May 31st will receive full consideration. The electronic application (in the form of one PDF document) should include: a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, evidence of teaching effectiveness (including a statement of teaching, course outlines and teaching evaluations for previously-taught courses), a statement of a research plan (current and future interests), copies of the three most significant publications, a completed eligibility form (see below) and the names and contact information of three references. A completed Confirmation of Eligibility to Work in Canada form must accompany your package. This form is available on our website at https://www.lakeheadu.ca/faculty-andstaff/departments/services/hr/employment-opportunites
Applicants should submit their electronic application with email subject “Department of Computer Science Limited Term Appointment – Orillia campus" to:
Dr. Todd Randall
Dean Faculty of Science and Environmental Studies
Lakehead University
Thunder Bay, Ontario
e-mail: applications.ses@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.
These positions are subject to final budgetary approval.
Department of Computer Science
Overview
Lakehead University, Thunder Bay Campus, invites applications for one tenure-track position in the Department of Computer Science. The position will commence on August 1,2021 at a rank commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Tenure-Track (1 position):Applications are invited from outstanding candidates in Computer Science with a strong research focus in the broad category with preferences in the following areas: Cryptography, Computer Security and Privacy, and Human Computer Interaction. Applications with exceptional research in other areas will also be considered.
The successful candidate is expected to initiate an externally funded research program and contribute to the supervision of graduate students in our MSc. Program. Additionally, the candidates are expected to actively participate and support the department activities. Applicants should hold a Ph.D. in Computer Science or a related discipline. Prior teaching and post-doctoral experience will be considered as an asset. Experience with experiential learning and online or alternative modes of course delivery is highly desired.
The Department of Computer Science is a fast-growing department with a total of 14 full-time faculty members including one research chair. Our faculty members are involved in various externally funded research programs.
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. V. Mago, Chair, Department of Computer Science (e-mail: vmago@lakeheadu.ca). Detailed information on our undergraduate and graduate programs is available on our homepage: https://www.lakeheadu.ca/programs/departments/computer-science
Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the positions are filled. Applications received by May 31st will receive full consideration. The electronic application (in the form of one PDF document) should include: a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, evidence of teaching effectiveness (including a statement of teaching, course outlines and teaching evaluations for previously-taught courses), a statement of a research plan (current and future interests), copies of the three most significant publications, a completed eligibility form (see below) and the names and contact information of three references. A completed Confirmation of Eligibility to Work in Canada form must accompany your package. This form is available on our website at
https://www.lakeheadu.ca/faculty-andstaff/departments/services/hr/employment-opportunites
Applicants should submit their electronic application “Department of Computer Science Tenure-Track Appointment " to:
Dr. Todd Randall
Dean Faculty of Science and Environmental Studies
Lakehead University
Thunder Bay, Ontario
e-mail: applications.ses@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.
The position is subject to final budgetary approval.
Department of Computer Science
Overview
Lakehead University, Thunder Bay Campus, invites applications for two tenure-track positions and one 3-year limited-term appointment in the Department of Computer Science. The positions will commence on May 1,2021, at a rank commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Tenure-Track (2 positions): Applications are invited from outstanding candidates in Computer Science with a strong research focus in the broad category with preferences in the following areas: Cryptography, Computer Security and Privacy, Computing Systems, Human-Computer Interaction, Natural Language Processing, and Theoretical Computer Science. Applications with exceptional research in other areas that complement the expertise of the department may also be considered.
Limited Term Appointment (1 position): Applicants will be expected to teach a range of courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels, such as Data Structures, Theory of Computing, Operating Systems, Computer Architecture, and other Computer Science core courses as well as may supervise MSc projects/Theses. Strong research or the potential to conduct high-impact research is also essential for this position.
The successful candidates are expected to initiate an externally funded research program and contribute to the supervision of graduate students in our MSc. Program. Additionally, the candidates are expected to actively participate and support the department activities. Applicants should hold a Ph.D. in Computer Science or a related discipline. Prior teaching, post-doctoral, or industry experience will be considered as an asset. Experience with experiential learning and online or alternative modes of course delivery is highly desired.
The Department of Computer Science is a fast-growing department with a total of 14 full-time faculty members including one research chair. Our faculty members are involved in various externally funded research programs.
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. V. Mago, Chair, Department of Computer Science (e-mail: vmago@lakeheadu.ca). Detailed information on our undergraduate and graduate programs is available on our homepage: https://www.lakeheadu.ca/programs/departments/computer-science
Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the positions are filled. Applications received by March 15, 2021, will receive full consideration. The electronic application (in the form of one PDF document) should include a letter of interest (explicitly mention the position: Tenure-Track or LTA or Both), curriculum vitae, evidence of teaching effectiveness (including a statement of teaching, course outlines, and teaching evaluations for previously-taught courses), a statement of a research plan (current and future interests), copies of the three most significant publications, a completed eligibility form (see below) and the names and contact information of three references. A completed Confirmation of Eligibility to Work in Canada form must accompany your package. This form is available on our website at https://www.lakeheadu.ca/faculty-and-staff/departments/services/hr/employment-opportunities/
Applicants should submit their electronic application to:
Dr. Todd Randall
Dean Faculty of Science and Environmental Studies
Lakehead University
Thunder Bay, Ontario
e-mail: applications.ses@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.
These positions are subject to final budgetary approval.
Department of Computer Science
Overview
Lakehead University, Thunder Bay Campus, invites applications for two 3-year limited term appointment in the Department of Computer Science. The positions will commence on August 1,2021 at a rank commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Limited Term Appointment (2 positions): Applicants will be expected to teach a range of core computer science courses at the undergraduate level, such as Computer Programming, Computer Architecture, Data Structure, Artificial Intelligence and some specialized courses like Clinical Decision Support and Mobile Computing. The applicants are also expected to offer graduate courses like Deep Learning and Theoretical Computer Science, as well as supervise MSc projects/Theses. A strong research or potential to conduct high impact research is also essential for this position.
The successful candidates are expected to initiate an externally funded research program and contribute to the supervision of graduate students in our MSc. Program. Additionally, the candidates are expected to actively participate and support the department activities. Applicants should hold a Ph.D. in Computer Science or a related discipline. Prior teaching and post-doctoral experience will be considered as an asset. Experience with experiential learning and online or alternative modes of course delivery is highly desired.
The Department of Computer Science is a fast-growing department with a total of 14 full-time faculty members including one research chair. Our faculty members are involved in various externally funded research programs.
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. V. Mago, Chair, Department of Computer Science (e-mail: vmago@lakeheadu.ca). Detailed information on our undergraduate and graduate programs is available on our homepage: https://www.lakeheadu.ca/programs/departments/computer-science
Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the positions are filled. Applications received by May 31st will receive full consideration. The electronic application (in the form of one PDF document) should include: a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, evidence of teaching effectiveness (including a statement of teaching, course outlines and teaching evaluations for previously-taught courses), a statement of a research plan (current and future interests), copies of the three most significant publications, a completed eligibility form (see below) and the names and contact information of three references. A completed Confirmation of Eligibility to Work in Canada form must accompany your package. This form is available on our website at
https://www.lakeheadu.ca/faculty-andstaff/departments/services/hr/employment-opportunites
Applicants should submit their electronic application with email subject “Department of Computer Science Limited Term Appointment – Thunder Bay campus" to:
Dr. Todd Randall
Dean Faculty of Science and Environmental Studies
Lakehead University
Thunder Bay, Ontario
e-mail: applications.ses@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.
These positions are subject to final budgetary approval.
Department of Computer Science - Thunder Bay Campus
Overview
Lakehead University, Thunder Bay Campus, invites applications for three positions, one tenure-track position and two 3-year Limited Term Appointments in the Department of Computer Science. The positions will commence August 1, 2019 at the rank of Assistant Professor.
- Tenure Track (1 position): Applications are invited from outstanding candidates in Computer Science with a strong research focus in the broad category with preferences in the following areas: Artificial intelligence, Nature language processing, Pattern recognition, Neural Networks, Human Computer Interaction, Computer Vision, Software Engineering, Social Computing and Social Media, Cyber security, Networks and network Security.
- Limited Term Appointment (2 positions): Applications are invited from outstanding candidates in Computer Science with a strong teaching focus in the broad category with preferences in the following areas: Software Engineering, Databases, Algorithm Analysis, Cloud Computing, Clinical Decision Support, Health Informatics, Theory of computing and Computer Networks. Applications with exceptional teaching and research record in other areas will also be considered.
The successful candidate is expected to support our spectrum of undergraduate and graduate teaching needs along with initiating an externally funded research program and contributing to the supervision of graduate students in our MSc. Program. Applicants should hold a Ph.D. in Computer Science or a related discipline. Post-doctoral or industry experience will be considered as an asset.
Department of Computer Science is a fast-growing department with total 9 full-time faculty members including one research chair. Our faculty members are involved in various externally funded research programs.
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 about the Department and/or positions, please contact Dr. R. Wei, Chair, Department of Computer Science (807) 343-8227 or e-mail: rwei@lakeheadu.ca. Detailed information on our undergraduate and graduate programs is available on our homepage:
https://www.lakeheadu.ca/programs/departments/computer-science
Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Applications received by March 25th will receive the full consideration. The electronic application (in the form of one PDF document) should include: a letter of interest (explicitly identifying the position: Tenure Track or LTA or Both), curriculum vitae, evidence of teaching effectiveness (including a statement of teaching philosophy, course outlines and teaching evaluations for previously-taught courses), a statement of a research plan (current and future interests), copies of the three most significant publications, and the names and contact information of three references. Applicants should submit their electronic application to:
Dean, Faculty of Science and Environmental Studies
Lakehead University
Thunder Bay, Ontario
e-mail: ses@lakeheadu.ca
A completed Confirmation of Eligibility to Work in Canada form must accompany your package. This form is available on our website at https://www.lakeheadu.ca/faculty-and-staff/departments/services/hr/employment-opportunites.
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.
These positions are subject to budgetary approval.
Department of Psychology
Overview
Lakehead University’s Department of Psychology invites applications for one Tenure-Track faculty appointment at the Assistant Professor level to commence January 1, 2017. The Department has several undergraduate programs, along with Master and Doctoral programs in Clinical Psychology and Psychological Science.
The applicant would bring research, teaching, and clinical expertise to complement the research program of the Canada Research Chair in Indigenous Mental Health and Addiction. The CRC’s current program of research and five-year research plan approaches Indigenous mental health and addiction in four interconnected directions with the following goals:
- Identify culturally and contextually appropriate targets of intervention and develop methods for measuring outcomes;
- Identify western evidence-based and traditional approaches that show promise for treating mental health and addiction issues among Indigenous people;
- Develop and test intervention approaches which bring together culture- and community-based knowledge with western-scientific methods; and,
- Disseminate new knowledge broadly in Indigenous communities, scientific communities, and among policy and decision-makers using accessible knowledge translation approaches.
In addition to complementing the CRC’s research program, the successful applicant should be able to contribute to the overall research and training needs of the Graduate Programs in Clinical Psychology - a strong commitment to the Scientist-Practitioner model of training is highly desirable for the position.
The ideal applicant will hold a PhD in Clinical Psychology and be eligible for registration with the College of Psychologists of Ontario (CPO). Preference is given to candidates who have graduated from a CPA-accredited program and completed a CPA-accredited internship. Experience working clinically with First Nations children, adolescents, and adults would be a highly valued asset.
Knowledge of, and ability to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in child development and child psychopathology would be an asset. Experience teaching at the graduate level and supervising graduate student research projects is highly desirable.
For further information, please contact Dr. Mirella Stroink, Chair, Department of Psychology, at (807) 346-7874 or mstroink@lakeheadu.ca. Detailed information on our undergraduate and graduate programs is available on our homepage on the Lakehead University website at www.lakeheadu.ca/programs/departments/psychology.
Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Applicants should submit, electronically, a curriculum vitae, a statement of their teaching philosophy (including course outlines and teaching evaluations from previously-taught courses), a statement about their research interests, copies of publications, and the names and contact information for three referees to: Dr. Michel Bédard, Dean, Faculty of Health and Behavioural Sciences, Lakehead University, email: fhbs@lakeheadu.ca.
A completed “Confirmation of Immigration/Citizenship Status” form should be submitted with the application. This form is available on our website - please click here.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. This position is subject to final budgetary approval.
Lakehead University is committed to employment equity, welcomes diversity in the workplace and encourages applications from all qualified applicants, including women, individuals within 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 the Office of Human Resources, Lakehead University, (807) 343.8334, human.resources@lakeheadu.ca
School of Nursing
Overview
Lakehead University, Thunder Bay Campus, invites applications for 3 tenure-track faculty appointments in the Faculty of Health and Behavioural Sciences/School of Nursing. The academic rank of the appointment will be commensurate with the qualifications of the successful candidate. The positions will commence on August 1, 2021.
The successful candidate will have an unrestricted RN license with the College of Nurses of Ontario, hold a PhD, preferably in nursing, have at least one graduate degree in nursing, and have a specific area of focus in nursing practice. Consideration will also be given to candidates who are completing a PhD. The ideal candidate will have baccalaureate and/or graduate nursing teaching experience and evidence of nursing scholarship. In particular, a successful record, or promise, of externally-funded research and the ability to develop a vibrant program of research is desired. Applications from individuals with a specialization or interest in Northern/Rural Nursing, Indigenous health, older adult, maternal/child health, mental health, or nursing sciences are particularly being sought. Experience with experiential learning and online or alternative modes of course delivery is highly desired.
The School of Nursing has offered undergraduate degrees in nursing since 1965, and has approximately 650 undergraduate students, including those enrolled in a Compressed 3-year BScN or in a 4-year BScN in collaboration with Confederation College. The School of Nursing also offers a Native Nurses Entry Program and is a member of the 9-university Primary Health Care Nurse Practitioner Program. The School of Nursing offers graduate courses leading to a Lakehead University MPH and is anticipating the initial offering of a Master of Nursing Program for fall 2021.
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. Karen McQueen, Director, School of Nursing. Detailed information on the School of Nursing and our programs is available at: https://www.lakeheadu.ca/programs/departments/nursing.
Review of applications will begin on March 31, 2021 and continue until the position is filled. The electronic application (in the form of one PDF document) should include: a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, evidence of teaching effectiveness (including a statement of teaching philosophy, course outlines and teaching evaluations for previously-taught courses), a statement of a research plan (current and future interests), copies of the three most significant publications, and the names and contact information of three references. A completed Confirmation of Eligibility to Work in Canada form must accompany your package. This form is available on our website at https://www.lakeheadu.ca/faculty-and-staff/departments/services/hr/employment-opportunites.
Applicants should submit their electronic application to:
Dr. Michel Bédard
Dean, Faculty of Health and Behavioural Sciences
Lakehead University
Thunder Bay, Ontario
Email: fhbs@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.
School of Nursing
Overview
Lakehead University, Thunder Bay Campus, invites applications for 3 tenure-track faculty appointments in the Faculty of Health and Behavioural Sciences/School of Nursing. The academic rank of the appointment will be commensurate with the qualifications of the successful candidate. The positions will commence on August 1, 2021.
The successful candidate will have an unrestricted RN license with the College of Nurses of Ontario, hold a PhD, preferably in nursing, have at least one graduate degree in nursing, and have a specific area of focus in nursing practice. Consideration will also be given to candidates who are completing a PhD. The ideal candidate will have baccalaureate and/or graduate nursing teaching experience and evidence of nursing scholarship. In particular, a successful record, or promise, of externally-funded research and the ability to develop a vibrant program of research is desired. Applications from individuals with a specialization or interest in Northern/Rural Nursing, Indigenous health, older adult, maternal/child health, mental health, or nursing sciences are particularly being sought. Experience with experiential learning and online or alternative modes of course delivery is highly desired.
The School of Nursing has offered undergraduate degrees in nursing since 1965, and has approximately 650 undergraduate students, including those enrolled in a Compressed 3-year BScN or in a 4-year BScN in collaboration with Confederation College. The School of Nursing also offers a Native Nurses Entry Program and is a member of the 9-university Primary Health Care Nurse Practitioner Program. The School of Nursing offers graduate courses leading to a Lakehead University MPH and is anticipating the initial offering of a Master of Nursing Program for fall 2021.
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. Karen McQueen, Director, School of Nursing. Detailed information on the School of Nursing and our programs is available at: https://www.lakeheadu.ca/programs/departments/nursing.
Review of applications will begin on March 31, 2021 and continue until the position is filled. The electronic application (in the form of one PDF document) should include: a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, evidence of teaching effectiveness (including a statement of teaching philosophy, course outlines and teaching evaluations for previously-taught courses), a statement of a research plan (current and future interests), copies of the three most significant publications, and the names and contact information of three references. A completed Confirmation of Eligibility to Work in Canada form must accompany your package. This form is available on our website at https://www.lakeheadu.ca/faculty-and-staff/departments/services/hr/employment-opportunites.
Applicants should submit their electronic application to:
Dr. Michel Bédard
Dean, Faculty of Health and Behavioural Sciences
Lakehead University
Thunder Bay, Ontario
Email: fhbs@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.
School of Nursing
Overview
Lakehead University, Thunder Bay Campus, invites applications for 3 tenure-track faculty appointments in the Faculty of Health and Behavioural Sciences/School of Nursing. The academic rank of the appointment will be commensurate with the qualifications of the successful candidate. The positions will commence on August 1, 2021.
The successful candidate will have an unrestricted RN license with the College of Nurses of Ontario, hold a PhD, preferably in nursing, have at least one graduate degree in nursing, and have a specific area of focus in nursing practice. Consideration will also be given to candidates who are completing a PhD. The ideal candidate will have baccalaureate and/or graduate nursing teaching experience and evidence of nursing scholarship. In particular, a successful record, or promise, of externally-funded research and the ability to develop a vibrant program of research is desired. Applications from individuals with a specialization or interest in Northern/Rural Nursing, Indigenous health, older adult, maternal/child health, mental health, or nursing sciences are particularly being sought. Experience with experiential learning and online or alternative modes of course delivery is highly desired.
The School of Nursing has offered undergraduate degrees in nursing since 1965, and has approximately 650 undergraduate students, including those enrolled in a Compressed 3-year BScN or in a 4-year BScN in collaboration with Confederation College. The School of Nursing also offers a Native Nurses Entry Program and is a member of the 9-university Primary Health Care Nurse Practitioner Program. The School of Nursing offers graduate courses leading to a Lakehead University MPH and is anticipating the initial offering of a Master of Nursing Program for fall 2021.
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. Karen McQueen, Director, School of Nursing. Detailed information on the School of Nursing and our programs is available at: https://www.lakeheadu.ca/programs/departments/nursing.
Review of applications will begin on March 31, 2021 and continue until the position is filled. The electronic application (in the form of one PDF document) should include: a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, evidence of teaching effectiveness (including a statement of teaching philosophy, course outlines and teaching evaluations for previously-taught courses), a statement of a research plan (current and future interests), copies of the three most significant publications, and the names and contact information of three references. A completed Confirmation of Eligibility to Work in Canada form must accompany your package. This form is available on our website at https://www.lakeheadu.ca/faculty-and-staff/departments/services/hr/employment-opportunites.
Applicants should submit their electronic application to:
Dr. Michel Bédard
Dean, Faculty of Health and Behavioural Sciences
Lakehead University
Thunder Bay, Ontario
Email: fhbs@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.
School of Nursing
Overview
Lakehead University, Thunder Bay Campus, invites applications for 3 tenure-track faculty appointments in the Faculty of Health and Behavioural Sciences/School of Nursing. The academic rank of the appointment will be commensurate with the qualifications of the successful candidate. The positions will commence on August 1, 2021.
The successful candidate will have an unrestricted RN license with the College of Nurses of Ontario, hold a PhD, preferably in nursing, have at least one graduate degree in nursing, and have a specific area of focus in nursing practice. Consideration will also be given to candidates who are completing a PhD. The ideal candidate will have baccalaureate and/or graduate nursing teaching experience and evidence of nursing scholarship. In particular, a successful record, or promise, of externally-funded research and the ability to develop a vibrant program of research is desired. Applications from individuals with a specialization or interest in Northern/Rural Nursing, Indigenous health, older adult, maternal/child health, mental health, or nursing sciences are particularly being sought. Experience with experiential learning and online or alternative modes of course delivery is highly desired.
The School of Nursing has offered undergraduate degrees in nursing since 1965, and has approximately 650 undergraduate students, including those enrolled in a Compressed 3-year BScN or in a 4-year BScN in collaboration with Confederation College. The School of Nursing also offers a Native Nurses Entry Program and is a member of the 9-university Primary Health Care Nurse Practitioner Program. The School of Nursing offers graduate courses leading to a Lakehead University MPH and is anticipating the initial offering of a Master of Nursing Program for fall 2021.
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. Karen McQueen, Director, School of Nursing. Detailed information on the School of Nursing and our programs is available at: https://www.lakeheadu.ca/programs/departments/nursing.
Review of applications will begin on March 31, 2021 and continue until the position is filled. The electronic application (in the form of one PDF document) should include: a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, evidence of teaching effectiveness (including a statement of teaching philosophy, course outlines and teaching evaluations for previously-taught courses), a statement of a research plan (current and future interests), copies of the three most significant publications, and the names and contact information of three references. A completed Confirmation of Eligibility to Work in Canada form must accompany your package. This form is available on our website at https://www.lakeheadu.ca/faculty-and-staff/departments/services/hr/employment-opportunites.
Applicants should submit their electronic application to:
Dr. Michel Bédard
Dean, Faculty of Health and Behavioural Sciences
Lakehead University
Thunder Bay, Ontario
Email: fhbs@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.
SSHRC Tier 2 Canada Research Chair (CRC) in New Media and Literary Culture
Overview
Lakehead University invites applications for a SSHRC Tier 2 Canada Research Chair (CRC) in New Media and Literary Culture. All scholars working at the intersection of media studies and literary studies are encouraged to apply. We are especially interested in applicants whose research takes account of new media (analog and/or digital) and their implications for literary culture, including but not limited to work in the areas of comparative textual media, electronic literatures, digital poetics, writing machines, emerging textualities, intersections of print and new media culture, digital literary scholarship, new media as literary form, the history and future of reading, book history, and media archaeology. A secondary specialization in Writing and Rhetoric would be an asset.
We seek an exceptional scholar with an outstanding record of innovative publication and research, and a demonstrated ability to participate in and foster collaborative research clusters. The successful candidate will be a member of the Department of English at LakeheadÙs Thunder Bay campus and will be expected to play an active role in the English DepartmentÙs undergraduate and graduate programs. It is expected that the successful candidateÙs research program will provide research opportunities for our undergraduate and graduate students. The successful candidate will receive a competitive salary, annual research grant, and a reduced teaching load. An infrastructure start-up grant from the Canada Foundation for Innovation may be available based on need. Qualified candidates will have completed a Ph.D. in English, Cultural Studies, Media Studies, or a related field. The successful CRC is expected to have the necessary qualifications to be appointed as a tenured or tenure-track professor at the Assistant or Associate Professor level.
Tier 2 CRCs are intended for exceptional emerging scholars (i.e., candidates must have been active researchers in their field for fewer than 10 years at the time of nomination). Applicants who are more than 10 years from having earned their highest degree (and where career breaks exist, such as maternity, parental or extended sick leave, clinical training, etc.) may have their eligibility for a Tier 2 Chair assessed through the programÙs Tier 2 justification process. Please contact vpresearch@lakeheadu.ca for more information.
Lakehead University offers on-campus and community-based programs, continuing education and distributed learning, and graduate programs at the MasterÙs and Doctoral levels. Lakehead is a comprehensive research-intensive University providing an impressive array of programs in professional arts and sciences, and is the home of the west campus of the Northern Ontario School of Medicine. The University has an enrollment of approximately 8,100 students at campuses in Thunder Bay and Orillia, with a significant Aboriginal contingent at the Thunder Bay campus. For further information, please access: www.lakeheadu.ca For further information regarding this CRC position, please contact Dr. Gillian Siddall, Dean, Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities at gsiddal@lakeheadu.ca.
Detailed information on the Department of English is available at: www.lakeheadu.ca/programs/departments/english.
Review of applications will begin on October 15, 2015 and continue until the position is filled. Applications and nominations including a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, evidence of teaching effectiveness (such as a statement of teaching philosophy, teaching evaluations, course outlines, etc.), a five-year CRC research plan, the contact information for three referees, and three publications that demonstrate a significant contribution to the field, should be sent to:
Dr. Andrew P. Dean, Vice-President (Research, Economic Development, and Innovation) Lakehead University
955 Oliver Road, Thunder Bay, ON P7B 5E1 e-mail: vpresearch@lakeheadu.ca
tel: (807) 343-8820
Please note that this position is subject to review and final approval by the CRC Secretariat in Ottawa. For additional information or eligibility criteria, please visit the CRC program website at: www.chairs.gc.ca
Lakehead University is committed to supporting an inclusive and accessible environment. Please ask us how we may help you by contacting:
Human Resources
955 Oliver Rd. Thunder Bay, ON P7B 5E1
UC 0003
(807) 343 - 8334
Assistant Professor
Overview
Application Deadline: March 1, 2026
Faculty of Science and Environmental Studies/ Department of Mathematical Sciences /Barrie STEM Hub
Reference #SES-2026-27-06 and SES-2026-27-07
Lakehead University, Barrie STEM Hub, invites applications for two tenuretrack appointments at the rank of Assistant Professor in the Department of Mathematical Sciences. The academic rank of the appointment will be commensurate with the qualifications of the successful candidate. The positions will commence on August 1, 2026.
Candidates for the position must have a Ph.D. degree in Mathematics completed by the start date of the appointment. A successful candidate should have demonstrated potential for independent research leading to publications in high quality peer reviewed journals and obtaining external research funding. It is expected that the successful candidates' research will enhance the department's existing activities. Applicants should have a demonstrated commitment to teaching with an excellent teaching record. Experience with experiential learning and online or alternative modes of course delivery is highly desired. Successful candidates will also be expected to contribute to the department, faculty, university, and community through service.
These positions will support of several undergraduate programs at the Barrie STEM Hub which is launching in Fall 2026, including honours programs in Computer Science and in three engineering programs (Electrical and Computer Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering and Software Engineering).
Lakehead is a comprehensive university with a reputation for innovative programs and cutting-edge research. Our campuses are located in Thunder Bay on the traditional lands of the Fort William First Nation, Signatory to the Robinson Superior Treaty of 1850 and in Orillia on the traditional territory of the Anishinaabeg, and Rama First Nation. Launching in fall 2026, the Lakehead University Barrie STEM Hub is Lakehead’s new high-tech learning and research space in the heart of Barrie’s waterfront district, with stunning lake views, nearby cafés and restaurants, a vibrant arts and culture scene, and strong public transit links, including direct GO Transit service connecting to parts of the GTA. The Barrie STEM Hub expands access to STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) education in Simcoe County. Lakehead University acknowledges the history that many nations hold in the areas around our campuses and is committed to a relationship with Métis and Inuit and First Nations peoples. 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 nine faculties, including Business Administration, Education, Engineering, Health and Behavioural Sciences, Natural Resources Management, Science and Environmental Studies, Social Sciences and Humanities, Graduate Studies, and Faculty of Law. For further information, please visit: www.lakeheadu.ca.
For further information about this posting, please contact Dr. Andrew J. Dean (ajdean@lakeheadu.ca). Detailed information on the Department of Mathematical Sciences and our programs is available at: www.math.lakeheadu.ca.
Review of applications will begin on March 1, 2026 and continue until the position is filled. The electronic application (in the form of one PDF document) quoting Reference #SES-2026-27-06 and SES-2026-27-07 should include: a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, evidence of teaching effectiveness (including a statement of teaching philosophy, course outlines and teaching evaluations for previously-taught courses), a statement of a research plan (current and future interests), copies of the three most significant publications, and the names and contact information of three references. A completed Confirmation of Eligibility to Work in Canada.pdf form must accompany your package.
Applicants should submit their electronic application quoting the above reference number to:
Dr. Todd Randall
Dean, Faculty of Science and Environmental Studies Lakehead University Lakehead University
Thunder Bay, Ontario
Email: applications.ses@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 equityseeking 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.
Lakehead University has an Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Action Plan 2019- 2024 with a goal to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as measured by increasing representation of under-represented groups among applicants, candidates and hires. We encourage candidates to self-identify, if you are from an under-represented group, and prefer candidates with the knowledge, competencies and relationships derived from lived experience. Experience working with Indigenous or racialized communities, and/or members of other equity-deserving groups is a strong asset. A lived experience or worked experience of any of these issues is preferred.
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) 343.8010 ext. 8334 or human.resources@lakeheadu.ca to make appropriate arrangements.
These positions are subject to budgetary approval.
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.
Lakehead University has a goal to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as measured by increasing representation of underrepresented groups among applicants, candidates, and hires. Experience working with Indigenous or racialized communities, and/or members of other equity-deserving groups, is a strong asset. A lived experience or worked experience of any of these issues is preferred.
We appreciate your interest; 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) 343-8010 ext. 8334 or human.resources@lakeheadu.ca to make appropriate arrangements.
Assistant Professor, School of Social Work
Overview
Faculty of Health and Behavioural Sciences/ School of Social Work
Reference # HBS-2026-27-02 and HBS-2026-27-03
Lakehead University, Orillia Campus, invites applications for two tenure-track appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Health and Behavioural Sciences/ School of Social Work.
The academic rank of the appointment will be commensurate with the qualifications of the successful candidate. The position will commence on August 1, 2026.
Lakehead is a comprehensive university with a reputation for innovative programs and cutting-edge research. Our campuses are located in Thunder Bay on the traditional lands of the Fort William First Nation, Signatory to the Robinson Superior Treaty of 1850 and in Orillia on the traditional territory of the Anishinaabeg, and Rama First Nation. Lakehead University acknowledges the history that many nations hold in the areas around our campuses and is committed to a relationship with Métis and Inuit and First Nations peoples. 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 nine faculties, including Business Administration, Education, Engineering, Health and Behavioural Sciences, Natural Resources Management, Science and Environmental Studies, Social Sciences and Humanities, Graduate Studies, and Faculty of Law. For further information, please visit: www.lakeheadu.ca.
The ideal candidate will have a PhD in Social Work, or PhD in a related discipline together with an MSW degree, demonstrated ability to conduct impactful research and publish in peer-reviewed journals, and ability to teach at the BSW and MSW levels. The range of courses is broad but some specific areas for teaching may include macro social work theory, social policy, clinical social work practice, social work practice theory, interviewing, and communication skills, Indigenous social work, among others. The applicant should have the ability to teach generalist social work practice that integrates practical learning and have experience with graduate supervision. Applicants should also have a personal and professional commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and social justice. Our programs are accredited in-person programs.
For further information, please contact Dr. Les Fleischer at lfleisch@lakeheadu.ca. or (705) 330-4010, ext. 2703. Detailed information on the School of Social Work and our programs is available at: https://www.lakeheadu.ca/programs/departments/social-work
Review of applications will begin on Feb 13, 2026 and continue until the position is filled. The electronic application (in the form of one PDF document) quoting Reference # HBS-2026-27-02 and HBS-2026-27-03 should include: a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, evidence of teaching effectiveness (including a statement of teaching philosophy, course outlines and teaching evaluations for previously-taught courses), a statement of a research plan (current and future interests), copies of the three most significant publications, and the names and contact information of three references. A completed Confirmation of Eligibility to Work in Canada.pdf form must accompany your package. Applicants should submit their electronic application to:
Dr. Mirella Stroink
Dean, Faculty of Health and Behavioural Sciences
Lakehead University, 955 Oliver Road
Thunder Bay, ON P7B 5E1
Email: fhbs@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.
Lakehead University has an Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Action Plan 2019-2024 with a goal to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as measured by increasing representation of under-represented groups among applicants, candidates and hires. We encourage candidates to self-identify, if you are from an under-represented group, and prefer candidates with the knowledge, competencies and relationships derived from lived experience. Experience working with Indigenous or racialized communities, and/or members of other equity-deserving groups is a strong asset. A lived experience or worked experience of any of these issues is preferred.
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) 343.8010 ext. 8334 orhuman.resources@lakeheadu.cato make appropriate arrangements.
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, 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.
Lakehead University has a goal to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as measured by increasing representation of underrepresented groups among applicants, candidates, and hires. Experience working with Indigenous or racialized communities, and/or members of other equity-deserving groups, is a strong asset. A lived experience or worked experience of any of these issues is preferred.
We appreciate your interest; 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) 343-8010 ext. 8334 or human.resources@lakeheadu.ca to make appropriate arrangements.
