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 31^st 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.

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.

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: 

1. Identify culturally and contextually appropriate targets of intervention and develop methods for measuring outcomes;
2. Identify western evidence-based and traditional approaches that show promise for treating mental health and addiction issues among Indigenous people;
3. Develop and test intervention approaches which bring together culture- and community-based knowledge with western-scientific methods; and,
4. 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

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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

human.resources@lakeheadu.ca

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.

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.

Application Deadline: Review of applications will begin on January 5^th, 2026, and continue until the position is filled.

Faculty of Health and Behavioural Sciences

Department of Psychology

Reference # HBS-2026-27-01

Lakehead University, Orillia Campus, invites applications for a tenure-track appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Health and Behavioural Sciences / Department of Psychology. Applicants with teaching interests and research expertise in the area of cognitive psychology and/or neuroscience are encouraged to apply. The acaemic rank of the appointment will be commensurate with the qualifications of the successful candidate. The position will commence on August 1^st, 2026.

The Department of Psychology is located on both the Thunder Bay and Orillia campus with this position being located at the Orillia campus. The small vibrant city of Orillia is located in central Ontario and known for its lakeside setting, cultural festivals, and welcoming community. A flourishing campus, local growing economic activity along with easy access to the natural beauty of the area provides an excellent quality of life for scholars, students, and families.

The Department in Orillia offers a 4-year HBA program with plans to expand programming in the future. The Department more broadly offers at the Thunder Bay campus arts and science undergraduate programs, graduate programs in Psychological Science (MSc and PhD), MA Clinical Psychology, and a CPA-accredited PhD Clinical Psychology degree.

The successful candidate will:    

1. Hold a doctorate degree in psychology before starting the position.
2. Demonstrate research productivity and the capacity to develop a strong research program and attract external research funding;
3. Have demonstrated ability to teach undergraduate and graduate courses broadly related to their area of expertise and have evidence of an effective teaching record.
4. Demonstrated commitments to equity, diversity, decolonization, inclusion, belonging, and social justice.

4. Be able to supervise undergraduate and graduate student research and contribute to the service and administrative activities of the department, and the university; and,

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.

For further information, please contact Dr. Rupert Klein, Chair of the Department of Psychology at (807) 343-8535 or via email at rgklein@lakeheadu.ca. Detailed information on the Department of Psychology and our programs is available at: https://www.lakeheadu.ca/programs/departments/psychology.

Review of applications will begin on January 5^th, 2026 and continue until the position is filled. The electronic application (in the form of one PDF document) quoting Reference # HBS-2026-27-01 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:

Attn: Dr. Mirella Stroink, Dean

Faculty of Health and Behavioural Sciences

Lakehead University

955 Oliver Road, Thunder Bay ON P7B 5E1

e-mail: 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.

Category: Tenure Track Faculty Positions

Campus: Thunder Bay

Application Deadline: February 1, 2026, or until position is filled 

Faculty of Business Administration

Reference # BUSI-2024-25-02

Lakehead University invites applications for one (1) tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor in Finance in the Faculty of Business Administration at the Thunder Bay campus. The academic rank of the appointment will be commensurate with the qualification of a successful candidate. The expected start date of the position is August 1, 2026.

The Faculty of Business Administration at Lakehead is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). The Faculty offers the Honours Bachelor of Commerce and the Bachelor of Administration programs at the undergraduate level, the Masters of Science in Management and the Masters of Business Administration at the graduate level, and several certificates and diplomas. The Faculty is also one of the very few Canadian institutions that offers an International Dual Degree. Faculty members have a strong research record and publish in the areas of Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, Information Systems, Marketing, Operations Management, and Strategic Management. The Faculty values its connections to the community and provides experiential learning opportunities to its students. The Finance major in the Honours Bachelor of Commerce program in the Faculty participates in the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Institute University Affiliation Program.  

The tenure-track position will involve an active program of scholarly research, teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in Finance, supervision of Masters students’ research, and service contributions to the Faculty and the University.

Eligible candidates will have a Ph.D. in Finance (or be close to completion). A demonstrated record of research and teaching in Finance and experience with experiential learning and course development are highly desired. Experience with the CFA program and teaching graduate courses in Finance is an asset.

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 over 2,000 faculty and staff.  With an emphasis on collaborative learning and independent critical thinking and a multidisciplinary teaching approach, Lakehead offers a variety of degree programs at the undergraduate and graduate 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 Law. For further information, please visit: www.lakeheadu.ca.

For more information, please contact Dr. Wing Him Yeung, Chair of the Appointment Committee, Faculty of Business Administration at whyeung@lakeheadu.ca. Detailed information on the Faculty and our programs is available at: https://business.lakeheadu.ca/ 

Review of applications will begin on February 2, 2026. The electronic application (in the form of one PDF document) quoting Reference # BUSI-2024-25-02 should include: a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, research plan (current and future interests), copies of the three most significant publications (or manuscripts), evidence of teaching effectiveness (including a statement of teaching philosophy, course outline, and teaching evaluation for previously taught courses), 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. Wing Him Yeung

Chair, Appointment Committee

Faculty of Business Administration

Lakehead University

955 Oliver Road

Thunder Bay, ON P7B 5E1

Email: position.business@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 Peoples, 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.

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Indigenous Engagement Librarian Position Posting

Application Deadline: January 31, 2026 Library

Reference # LIB-2025-26-03

Lakehead University Library, Thunder Bay Campus, invites applications for an Indigenous Engagement Librarian. The academic rank of the appointment will be commensurate with the qualifications of the successful candidate. This position will remain open until filled.

About Lakehead Library and Archives

Th total library collection includes approximately 600,000 print volumes and access to over 600,000 e-books, more than 60,000 online journals, and rare and special collections such as the Regional Collection and the Archives. The Chancellor Paterson Library is the main library on the Thunder Bay campus and occupies its own building in the centre of campus. There are four additional libraries: one at the Bora Laskin Faculty of Law, the Learning Commons in Simcoe Hall (Orillia), and the Education Library (one location at the Faculty of Education-Thunder Bay and one at Heritage Place-Orillia). Lakehead University Library is an active member of both provincial and national consortia. We provide many services in collaboration with our Ontario Council of University Libraries (OCUL) partners, such as: Ask a Librarian (chat reference service), Scholars Portal, and Borealis - Lakehead University Dataverse. The library is also part of Collaborative Futures, a shared next-generation library system at 19 OCUL libraries. Our involvement with the Canadian Research Knowledge Network (CRKN) as well as other consortia, allows us to provide significant digital content. Our staff complement of over 30 includes 11 librarians and an archivist.

Nanda Gikendan Gamik is an Indigenous resource centre located on the fifth floor of the Chancellor Paterson Library. The name of the centre was kindly gifted to the library by Lakehead University’s Indigenous Elders Council in an official Naming Ceremony held in March 2024. Nanda Gikendan Gamik means: Seek to know, seek to learn place. The centre includes a very extensive collection specifically focused on Indigenous and northern issues and is designed to be respectful, welcoming, and representative of Indigenous culture. The collection in this centre is exceptionally strong in relation to Indigenous history, culture, and language, local and regional resources, and it contains both primary and secondary resources.

About the University

Lakehead University Library’s mission is to be an innovative organization that anticipates the requirements of the future while respecting the heritage of the past. By providing exceptional services, collections, and spaces, the libraries shape the creation of knowledge, actively preserve and support culture, and transform learning and research.

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.

Lakehead University is the first university in Canada to introduce an Indigenous Content requirement into all undergraduate programming. All undergraduate degree programs at Lakehead University include an Indigenous Content requirement. This was approved by Lakehead University Senate in May 2014, and has been in place since the 2016/2017 academic year.

About the Opportunity

Reporting to the University Librarian and working closely with First Nations, Mètis, and Inuit members of the university community, the Indigenous Engagement Librarian guides reconciliation and decolonization initiatives in the libraries and is responsible for the daily operations in Nanda Gikendan Gamik, participating in long term planning for the centre.

The Indigenous Engagement Librarian will ensure that the Library’s reconciliation and decolonization initiatives, stemming from the Strategic Plan, Academic Plan, and Library Plan, are coordinated and integrated across all libraries on both campuses. Through this work, the Indigenous Engagement Librarian will incorporate Indigenous ways of knowing and being into library spaces, systems, resources and services.

Responsibilities also include the provision of specialized, equitable, respectful, and inclusive reference and research support, information literacy instruction, and the development of Indigenous collections and other special collections housed in Nanda Gikendan Gamik. Collaboration with other librarians, university partners and external groups is integral to this role.

Indigenous Engagement Librarian Responsibilities

● Responsible for the daily operation of Nanda Gikendan Gamik including managing the physical space and technology available, and providing instruction in the use of specialized resources.

● Cultivate partnerships and actively engage with Indigenous Learning faculty, staff, and students, as well as university partners and external groups, to integrate the library’s resources into curricula and research projects.

● Develop and deliver library instructional programming and online teaching resources such as LibGuides, instruction videos and other online content to support the research needs of students and faculty.

● Provide in-depth and at times specialized reference and research support, both in person and virtually.

● Promote Nanda Gikendan Gamik and the library to university students, faculty, staff, and outside visitors. Provide orientation and tours.

● Engage in collection development and management of print and electronic resources to support the Department of Indigenous Learning, northern and regional research, and other disciplines.

● Support and respond to academic inquiries regarding Indigenous history and culture and provide assistance regarding Lakehead University’s Indigenous Content Requirement (ICR).

General Responsibilities

● Participate as a member of the Library’s Liaison Librarian team, supporting students and faculty in assigned academic disciplines.

● Contribute to the leadership of the library by participating in Librarians’ Council as well as various library and university committees.

● Commit to assessment and evidence-based decision-making related to services, collections, technology, and physical spaces.

● Contribute to research and scholarly activities, professional services, service to the university, and service to the profession and community.

● Promote library services and collections through a variety of communication channels to connect with undergraduates, graduates, faculty, and researchers.

● Participate in the provision of virtual and in-person reference services.

Qualifications Required

● A graduate degree from an ALA-accredited school of library and information science.

● Cultural competency, such as lived experience as an Indigenous person, extensive knowledge of Indigenous culture, worldviews, protocols and values, and/or strong ties to First Nations, Mètis, or Inuit from Turtle Island.

● Knowledge and understanding of current issues in Indigenous librarianship and research, with a commitment to continued learning and growth.

● Experience developing instructional materials and conducting information literacy instruction sessions and workshops.

● Demonstrated ability to develop and sustain effective and collaborative professional working relationships and partnerships within the library, across the university and beyond.

● Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

● Strong analytical, problem solving, and organizational skills.

● Flexibility and willingness to take initiative.

● Ability to work well both independently and in a team environment.

Preferred

● Preference will be given to candidates who are Indigenous (First Nations, Mètis or Inuit from Turtle Island).

● Experience with Ex Libris Alma and Primo platforms.

● Familiarity with collection development processes and practices.

● Oral or written ability in an Indigenous language is an asset, but will not be required.

Some evening and weekend work may be required.

For further information, please contact Gisella Scalese. Detailed information on the library, our services and resources are available at: https://library.lakeheadu.ca

Review of applications will begin on January 31, 2026 and will continue until the position is filled. The electronic application (in the form of one PDF document), quoting Reference # LIB-2025-26-03 should include: a letter of interest, a curriculum vitae and a completed Confirmation of Eligibility to Work in Canada.pdf form.

Applicants should submit their electronic application to: Gisella Scalese

Interim University Librarian Lakehead University Library Thunder Bay, Ontario

Email: applications.library@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.

Canada Excellence Research Chair Opportunity

Associate Professor/Full Professor in Freshwater Sustainability and Healthy Aquatic Ecosystems

Application Deadline: December 1, 2025 Department of Biology

Reference # SES-2026-27-02

The Department of Biology in the Faculty of Science and Environmental Studies at Lakehead University (Thunder Bay Campus) invites applications from exceptional candidates for a prestigious full-time tenure track position in the area of Freshwater Sustainability and Healthy Aquatics Ecosystems. The appointment will be at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor, with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2026.

The successful candidate, upon formally accepting the offer of a full-time faculty position, will be nominated for a Canada Excellence Research Chair (CERC). The Canada Excellence Research Chairs Program is intended to support world-class researchers and their teams in establishing ambitious research programs at Canadian universities. Nominees to the Canada Excellence Research Chairs opportunity will be internationally leading, interdisciplinary researchers whose proposed research program aligns with one or more of the Government of Canada’s Science, Technology and Innovation priority areas. At Lakehead University, successful Canada Excellence Research Chairs will be appointed for eight years, with an award value of $500,000 per year for eight years.

Salary and rank will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. The successful CERC nominee will be expected to lead innovative research tackling the complex interdependencies around freshwater sustainability, including the potential to co-develop aquatic resource research with local communities and First Nations. They will be given a reduced teaching load in order to dedicate the majority of their time to research, a significant annual research grant, and research space and equipment appropriate for the proposed CERC’s program of research. The successful candidate will be appointed and governed by the provisions of the Lakehead University Faculty Association Collective Agreement.

Lakehead University requires that applicants must have earned a PhD degree in Biology, Limnology, Ecology or a related area, with a clearly demonstrated exceptional record of excellence in research, service, training, and teaching. We seek candidates whose research and teaching interests complement and enhance our existing research strengths.

The successful candidate will be an internationally recognized research leader in the field of aquatic sciences. Candidates will be expected to sustain and lead innovative research that will advance the global frontiers of knowledge in sustainable aquatic ecosystems, and to maintain an outstanding, competitive, and externally funded research program, with a particular focus on the Canadian federal Tri-Agencies.

Candidates must provide evidence of research excellence commensurate with the selection criteria of the CERC program, which can be demonstrated by a record of sustained high-impact contributions and publications in top-ranked and field relevant journals, the submitted research statement, presentations at significant conferences, distinguished awards and accolades, evidence of impact on multiple fields and/or societal impact, and other noteworthy activities that contribute to the visibility and prominence of the related disciplines, as well as strong endorsements from referees of high standing.

Candidates must also possess a strong demonstrated record of service to the research community (e.g., service on peer review committees, faculty recruitment committees, advisory committees) and a demonstrated record of attracting and mentoring a diverse group of students, trainees, and research personnel, and establishing an equitable and inclusive research environment. Nominees to the Canada Excellence Research Chairs Program will be expected to develop and implement a plan for establishing and maintaining a diverse team and an inclusive research and training environment that promotes co-creation with partners from all sectors (academic, public, private, not-forprofit and philanthropic), in order to increase research knowledge mobilization and translation for the benefit of all Canadians.

Evidence of excellence in teaching will be provided through teaching accomplishments, a teaching dossier submitted as part of the application (with required materials outlined below). Experience with experiential learning and online or alternative modes of delivery is highly desired.

Lakehead University recognizes the legitimate impact that leaves (e.g., parental leaves, slowdowns due to illness or disability, impacts of COVID-19) can have on a nominee’s record of research achievement. These leaves will be taken into careful consideration during the review and assessment of application materials.

Lakehead University and our Community 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.

Lakehead University is recognized as one of Canada’s top research-intensive universities in its category for the last decade (Research Info$ource). Lakehead University’s achievements have been recognized nationally and internationally, including being the highest ranked university in the world with fewer than 9,000 students for its global impact according to the Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings. Lakehead placed in the top 70 in the world based on our efforts in advancing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), reflecting the University’s commitment to social, cultural and environmental sustainability, and good health and well-being. For the fourth year in a row, THE World University Rankings (2023) ranks Lakehead in the top 800 globally out of more than 1,600 participating institutions from 99 countries. Aligned with our Strategic Plan, Research Plan, CRC Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Action Plan, and Institutional EDI Action Plan, we are actively recruiting outstanding scholars to enhance and grow our research and innovation capacity. Situated in the diverse and multicultural communities of Thunder Bay and Orillia, our unique campuses and their locations inspire us to discover and innovate in exciting and non-traditional ways.

The Faculty The Faculty of Science and Environmental Studies at Lakehead University hosts the Department of Biology along with 9 other departments. Within the Faculty, The Department of Biology at Lakehead University has one of the largest undergraduate enrolments on campus, with a dynamic group of interdisciplinary researchers with active field and laboratory research programs in ecology, evolution and molecular biology. Biology hosts several undergraduate degree programs and an MSc program in Biology. Supervision of PhD students will be facilitated through the Environmental Biotechnology program in the Faculty of Science and Environmental Studies.

Lakehead University has several centralized labs to support research, including the Lakehead University Animal Care Facility, Lakehead University Environmental Laboratory, Lakehead University Instrumentation Lab, Paleo DNA Laboratory for molecular-based research, and aquatic-based research through the Biology Aquatic Facility and Aquatic Toxicology Research Centre. Lakehead University is also a member of the Ontario Universities Program in Field Biology (www.oupfb.ca) which provides exceptional opportunities for field-based instruction. For further information about the Department, please contact Dr. Michael Rennie, Chair of Biology (mrennie@lakeheadu.ca). Detailed information on the Department is available through the website of the Department of Biology (https://www.lakeheadu.ca/biology).

Several government and not-for-profit organizations located in or near Thunder Bay offer significant opportunities for collaborative research, including the Centre for Northern Forest Ecosystem Research of the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and

the Wildlife Conservation Society of Canada. Lakehead University is the closest Ontario University to the IISD Experimental Lakes Area (www.iisd.org/ela) and a collaborative MOU exists between the organizations to promote research and collaboration between institutions. The Large Lakes Observatory at the University of Minnesota Duluth is also in close proximity and supports ongoing collaborations with the Department.

To meet the Canada Excellence Research Chairs Program timelines, Lakehead University must select and confirm the nominee prior to the CERC registration deadline of January 21, 2026, and submit a full nomination package to the Program by March 18, 2026.

To apply for the position, submit an electronic application (in the form of one PDF document) by e-mail and quote Reference # SES-2026-27-02 in both the letter of interest and subject header of the e-mail. For full consideration, the application must include: (a) a letter of interest; (b) curriculum vitae; (c) a 2-page statement of research interests outlining activities the candidate would undertake; (d) a teaching dossier outlining the candidate’s teaching philosophy, evidence of teaching effectiveness and teaching experience highlighting experiential learning and online or alternative modes of course delivery, as well as course outlines and teaching evaluations for previously taught courses if available; (e) a one-page statement outlining the candidate's understanding and commitment to developing an equitable, diverse and inclusive research and teaching environment; (f) the names and contact information of three references.

All application materials, must be received by December 1, 2025. Applicants should submit their electronic application quoting the above reference number to:

Dr. Todd Randall,

Dean Faculty of Science and Environmental Studies

Lakehead University

955 Oliver Road

Thunder Bay, ON P7B 5E1

Email to: applications.ses@lakeheadu.ca

The Canada Excellence Research Chairs Program does not impose any restrictions regarding nationality or country of residence of the nominee. However, given the Program’s focus on the attraction of outstanding researchers to Canada, the Department of Biology will prioritize the nomination of those candidates who currently hold an academic appointment outside of Canada.

As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief Diversity Survey. This survey is voluntary. Any information directly related to you is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or human resources staff. Results will be aggregated for institutional planning purposes.

Equity Statement 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.

Lakehead University recognizes that alternative career paths and/or career interruptions (e.g., maternity leave, parental leave, leave due to illness, leaves due to caring for family members, or slowdowns due to chronic illness or disability) can impact research achievements and commits to ensuring that leaves are taken into careful consideration in the assessment of the candidate. Candidates are encouraged to highlight how alternative paths and/or interruptions have impacted their research in their application. Lakehead also recognizes the value of mentoring and research training, outreach, professional service, community-based research, other forms of scholarly expression, and/or research outputs; demonstrated experience in increasing diversity in the previous institutional environment, and in curriculum, is also an asset.

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.

Please visit our Office of Human Rights and Equity website: https://www.lakeheadu.ca/faculty-and-staff/departments/services/human-ri... and our Human Resources policies related to accommodations and supports: https://www.lakeheadu.ca/faculty-and-staff/policies/human-resources to explore all of the supports our organization provides to enable a strong and connected employment experience. Should an applicant require accommodations for interviews or other meetings, please contact Human Resources at (807) 343-8334 or by emailing human.resources@lakeheadu.ca.

For further information on the Canada Excellence Research Chairs Program, including eligibility criteria, please consult the Program website.

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 CERC appointment is subject to approval by the Tri-agency Institutional Programs Secretariat.

Lakehead University (Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada)

Tenure-Track Assistant Professor Appointment

Petrology and Geochemistry

Application Deadline: Review of applications will begin January 12, 2026

Department of Geology
Faculty of Science and Environmental Studies

Reference # SES-2026-27-03

Lakehead University, Thunder Bay Campus, invites applications for one tenure-track appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor in the general area of petrology (igneous and metamorphic) and geochemistry in the Department of Geology. The position may commence as early as August 1, 2026, or no later than January 1, 2027.   

The Department is home to six tenured and tenure-track faculty members in the Faculty of Science and Environmental Studies and offers undergraduate and graduate programs in Geology, Environmental Earth Science, and Water Science. It has a well-established national and international research reputation with strengths in economic geology, geochemistry, petrology, structural geology, tectonics, early Earth ocean-atmosphere-terrestrial systems, and biogeochemistry. We are a small department with a dynamic focus on experiential learning and have strong connections with local industry and government.  Lakehead University has several centralized labs to support research, including the Lakehead University Environmental Laboratory, and the Lakehead University Instrumentation Lab.  Centralized instrumentation available for the successful candidate’s use includes ICP-OES and MS, a high-resolution FESEM-EDX system, TEM, XRD, and µFTIR.  Housed within the department are several state-of-the-art microscopes with digital imagers, including a fluid inclusion stage with IR, and assorted other instrumentation and equipment to support field activities (i.e., general field equipment, SWIR spectrometer, motorized/unmotorized watercraft, mapping drones).  It is anticipated by the time of the appointment the department will have completed the expansion of microanalytical facility to include hot/cold cathodoluminescence microscope and spectrometer, Raman confocal microscope and spectrometer, a microscope-based laser induced breakdown spectrometer (LIBS), and a µXRF system.  In addition, access to high-temperature experimental instruments (rapid-quench cold-seal vessels, rocking autoclaves and various high-temperature furnaces) housed in department faculty labs is possible.  Also available to the successful candidate is access to the department’s lapidary facility, which is staffed by two full-time technicians.

We especially welcome applicants with research interests in the broad area of igneous/metamorphic petrology and geochemistry (high-temperature, stable and or radiogenic isotopes), who will take a field-based approach and will augment field observations and data with quantitative analysis, laboratory experiments, and/or computational modeling. Preference will be given to candidates with expertise complementary to existing department strengths in critical metal systems and Precambrian geology.

Qualified applicants must have a Ph.D. in geology and a proven record of excellence in research and teaching.  The successful applicant will be expected to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in igneous and metamorphic petrology, introductory and advanced courses in geochemistry, and contribute to our field schools.  The ability and willingness to teach courses outside of the main area of interest will be considered an asset. Experience with experiential learning or alternative modes of course delivery is highly desired.  The candidate will also establish a dynamic and externally funded program of research. Other duties include student mentorship and supervision, and professional service for the department, the University, and the community.

Lakehead is a comprehensive university with a reputation for innovative programs and cutting-edge research. Our campuses are 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, Inuit, and First Nations peoples. Lakehead has approximately 10,000 students and 2,160 faculty and staff. With an emphasis on collaborative learning, 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. Andrew Conly, Chair of Geology (andrew.conly@lakeheadu.ca). Detailed information on the Department is available through the website of the Department of Geology (https://www.lakeheadu.ca/programs/departments/geology).

Review of applications will begin on January 12, 2026, and continue until the position is filled. The electronic application (in the form of one PDF document) quoting Reference # SES-2026-27-03 should include:

• a letter of interest,
• curriculum vitae,
• evidence of teaching effectiveness (including a 1-page statement of teaching philosophy, plus course outlines and teaching evaluations for previously taught courses if applicable),
• a statement of a research plan (2-pages on current and future interests),
• copies of the three most significant publications,
• the names and contact information of three references.
• and a completed Confirmation of Eligibility to Work in Canada.pdf form must accompany your package. 

Applicants are to submit their electronic application quoting the above reference number to:

Dr. Todd Randall, Dean
Faculty of Science and Environmental Studies
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 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 the 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.

Application Deadline: January 17, 2026

Bora Laskin Faculty of Law

Reference # LAW-2026-27-01

Lakehead University, Thunder Bay Campus, invites applications for one limited term appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor at the Bora Laskin Faculty of Law. The academic rank of the appointment will be commensurate with the qualifications of the successful candidate. The position will commence on August 1, 2026.

The Faculty of Law is seeking applications from outstanding and emerging scholars with a J.D./LL.B. and a graduate degree in law or a cognate discipline. We seek candidates able to teach our mandatory courses and are especially interested in candidates with expertise in the areas of Constitutional Law and Administrative Law. We strongly encourage applications from candidates whose teaching interests and expertise align with the faculty’s three mandate areas of Indigenous and Aboriginal Law, Natural Resources and Environmental Law, and Sole/Small Town Practice and with the Integrated Practice Curriculum. We especially seek candidates with expertise and experience in land-based, experiential, and/or alternative modes of delivery. Candidates must be eligible for licensing with any Canadian Law Society.

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.

For further information, please contact Prof. Daniel Dylan, Chair of the Appointments Committee. Detailed information on the Bora Laskin Faculty of Law and our program is available at: https://www.lakeheadu.ca/programs/departments/law

Review of applications will begin on December 1, 2025 and continue until the position is filled. The electronic application (in the form of one PDF document) quoting Reference # LAW-2026-27-01 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:

Prof. Daniel Dylan

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.

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.

Department of Biology

Category: Tenure Track Faculty Positions

Campus: Thunder Bay

Application Deadline: 20 December 2025 at 11:59 pm

Faculty of Science and Environmental Studies
Department of Biology

Reference # SES-2026-27-01

The Department of Biology (Faculty of Science and Environmental Studies), Lakehead University, Thunder Bay Campus, invites applications for a tenure-track appointment with expertise in Cellular Metabolism and Animal Energetics, with an anticipated start date of 1 August 2026.The individual will establish a vibrant, dynamic and externally funded program of research at Lakehead University’s Thunder Bay campus. The successful candidate will have interest and expertise in teaching courses in cellular biology and animal physiology and supervise graduate and undergraduate research students in their field of interest. Salary and rank will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

For consideration, candidates will have (at the time of appointment):

• Earned a Ph.D. in Biological Sciences from a recognized Ph.D. granting institution, ideally with relevant postdoctoral research experience;
• A successful track record of high-quality research, and research communication through both traditional and non-traditional venues;
• A demonstrated commitment to teaching at undergraduate and graduate levels, using methods that promote a dynamic, inclusive and equitable learning environment. Experience with experiential learning and online or alternative modes of course delivery is highly desired.
  • Desire and ability to help build enrollment at the undergraduate and graduate levels through recruitment of students to conduct research.

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, 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, which includes 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 Department of Biology at Lakehead University has one of the largest undergraduate enrolments on campus, with a dynamic group of interdisciplinary researchers with active field and laboratory research programs in ecology, evolution and molecular biology. Significant opportunities also exist to work and potentially teach with the Collaborative Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Program in Rural and Northern Community Practice (CDVMP) co-delivered with the University of Guelph starting in Fall of 2027. Several government and not-for-profit organizations located in Thunder Bay offer significant opportunities for collaborative research, including the Centre for Northern Forest Ecosystem Research (CNFER) of the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources, the Wildlife Conservation Society of Canada and the IISD Experimental Lakes Area (www.iisd.org/ela). Lakehead University is also a member of the Ontario Universities Program in Field Biology (www.oupfb.ca) which provides exceptional opportunities for field-based instruction. Lakehead University has several centralized labs to support research, including the Lakehead University Animal Care Facility, Lakehead University Environmental Laboratory, Lakehead University Instrumentation Lab, Paleo DNA Laboratory for molecular-based research, and aquatic-based research through the Biology Aquatic Facility and Aquatic Toxicology Research Centre.

For further information, please contact Dr. Michael Rennie, Chair of Biology (mrennie@lakeheadu.ca). Detailed information on the Department is available through the website of the Department of Biology (https://www.lakeheadu.ca/biology).

Review of applications will begin after 20 December 2025 and will continue until the position is filled. To apply for the position, submit an electronic application (in the form of one PDF document) by e-mail and quote Reference #SES-2026-27-01 in both the letter of interest and subject line of the e-mail. For full consideration, the application must include: (a) a letter of interest; (b) curriculum vitae; (c) a 2-page statement of research interests outlining activities the candidate would undertake as a Lakehead faculty member; (d) a teaching dossier outlining the candidate’s teaching philosophy, evidence of teaching effectiveness and teaching experience highlighting experiential learning and online or alternative modes of course delivery where relevant, as well as course outlines and teaching evaluations for previously taught courses if available; (e) a one-page statement outlining the candidate's understanding and commitment to developing an equitable, diverse and inclusive research and teaching environment; (f) the names and contact information of three references and (g) a completed Confirmation of Eligibility to Work in Canada.pdf form.

Applicants should submit their electronic application quoting the above reference number to:

Dr. Todd Randall, Dean
Faculty of Science and Environmental Studies
Lakehead University
955 Oliver Road
Thunder Bay, ON P7B 5E1
Email to: 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, 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.cato make appropriate arrangements.

This position is subject to budgetary approval.

We are seeking a detail-oriented and technically skilled individual to support research activities in a dynamic and collaborative environment. This role involves performing moderately complex technical tasks while following established experimental protocols and standard procedures. Working under the close supervision of a Research Associate or senior researcher, the successful candidate will contribute to ongoing research projects with opportunities to exercise judgment and apply specialized knowledge relevant to the area of study.

Application Deadline: Review of applications will begin on July 11^th, 2025, and continue until the position is filled.

Faculty of Health and Behavioural Sciences

Department of Psychology

Reference # HBS-2025-26-01

Lakehead University, Thunder Bay Campus, invites applications for a teaching-focused tenure-track appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Health and Behavioural Sciences / Department of Psychology. Applicants with teaching interests and training expertise (i.e., graduate teaching, clinical training/supervision, and research supervision) in any area of clinical psychology are encouraged to apply. The academic rank of the appointment will be commensurate with the qualifications of the successful candidate. The position will commence on August 1^st, 2025.

The successful candidate is expected to support a spectrum of primarily graduate clinical courses (including clinical supervision at the Lakehead University Psychology Community Clinic) and select undergraduate courses. Additionally, the candidate is expected to actively contribute to the scholarship of teaching and learning as well as participate in departmental administrative service activities such as curriculum development and other administrative committee work associated with the clinical program.

The Department of Psychology is located on both the Thunder Bay and Orillia campus with this position being located at the Thunder Bay campus. Thunder Bay is located on Lake Superior in beautiful Northwestern Ontario; home to affordable living; thriving food and arts communities; and four-season, world class outdoor recreation (https://vimeo.com/484127771). The Department offers arts and science undergraduate programs, graduate programs in Psychological Science (MSc and PhD), MA Clinical Psychology, and CPA-accredited PhD Clinical Psychology programs at the Thunder Bay campus and an HBA psychology program at the Orillia campus. The Clinical Psychology program provides generalist clinical training and has over 40 students completing MA and PhD degrees. There is a new on-campus Psychology Clinic for student training, and longstanding relationships with community organizations where students complete advanced placements. 

The successful candidate will:    

1. Have completed a PhD in clinical psychology from a CPA- or APA-accredited program.

1. Be registered or eligible for registration in Clinical Psychology with the College of Psychologists and Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CPRO).
2. Show commitment to the scientist-practitioner model.
3. Demonstrate educational leadership and a commitment to the pedagogical advancement of psychological training, including experience with clinical supervision;
4. Have demonstrated ability to teach undergraduate and graduate courses broadly related to their area of expertise and have evidence of an effective teaching record.
5. Demonstrated commitments to equity, diversity, decolonization, inclusion, belonging, and social justice.

6. Be able to contribute to the service and administrative activities of the clinical program, the department, and the university; and,

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.

For further information, please contact Dr. Rupert Klein, Chair of the Department of Psychology at (807) 343-8535 or via email at rgklein@lakeheadu.ca. Detailed information on the Department of Psychology and our programs is available at: https://www.lakeheadu.ca/programs/departments/psychology.

Review of applications will begin on July 11, 2025 and continue until the position is filled. The electronic application (in the form of one PDF document) quoting Reference # HBS-2025-26-01 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:

Attn: Dr. Mirella Stroink, Dean

Faculty of Health and Behavioural Sciences

Lakehead University

955 Oliver Road, Thunder Bay ON P7B 5E1

e-mail: 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.