Lakehead University, Orillia Campus, invites applications for Contract Lecturer in the Department of Interdisciplinary Studies. Applications are requested to teach:

MUSI 3313 FDE – Topics in Music I

Application must include a Topic proposal (more than one proposal is acceptable) with brief information on the following:

• Topic title (the shorter the better - there is a limited number of letter spaces in the timetable for titles)
• Course (Topic) description (one or two sentences)
• Teaching resources and material that will be used (textbook, online and library resources, audio/visual)
• Structure of the course (weekly/units, etc.)
• Method of evaluation (assignments, exams, projects, etc. with weight for each category)
• Learning outcomes (what will students learn and be able to do as a result of this course).

Start Date/Duration:   September 1 – December 30, 2021

Course to be offered asynchronous/web based.

Qualifications Preferred: 

PhD (preferred) with teaching experience at the post-secondary level. andidates lacking the specific degree qualification (e.g., ABD doctoral students), but who possess an appropriate combination of experience and other academic qualifications are also encouraged to apply. Experience with experiential learning and online or alternative modes of delivery is highly desired.  Lakehead is a comprehensive university with a reputation for innovative programs and cutting-edge research. With campuses located in Thunder Bay and Orillia, Lakehead has approximately 10,000 students and 2,160 faculty and staff.  With an emphasis on collaborative learning and independent critical thinking and a multidisciplinary teaching approach, Lakehead offers a variety of degree and diploma programs at the undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral levels through its ten faculties, including Business Administration, Education, Engineering, Health and Behavioural Sciences, Natural Resources Management, Science and Environmental Studies, Social Sciences and Humanities, Graduate Studies, the Northern Ontario School of Medicine (West Campus) and Ontario’s newest Faculty of Law. For further information, please visit: www.lakeheadu.ca.

For further information, please contact oris@lakeheadu.ca Detailed information on the Department of Interdisciplinary Studies and our programs is available at: Department of Interdisciplinary Studies.

Review of applications will begin on June 14, 2021 and will continue until the position is filled. The electronic application (in the form of one PDF document) should include: a curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy and recent evidence of teaching effectiveness. A completed Confirmation of Eligibility to Work in Canada.pdf form must accompany your package.  We encourage applicants with the Right of First Refusal (as outlined in article 19.03.02 of the LUFA/LU Collective Agreement) to indicate their status in their application.

Applicants should submit their electronic application to:

Department of Interdisciplinary Studies
Lakehead University
500 University Ave.
Orillia, Ontario  L3V 0B9
Attn: Dr. Jennifer Jarman, Chair
E-mail:  oris@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, Orillia Campus, invites applications for a Contract Lecturer(s) in the Faculty of Business Administration. Applications are requested to teach:

Fall Term (September 7 – December 23, 2021)

BUSI 1310 FAO– Principles of Information Systems

Focuses on information systems, technology, and its importance in business. Provides introduction to databases and data management, software and its development process, information systems strategy, business intelligence, eBusiness, innovation, as well as current trends in the Information Systems profession. Excel and Access skills will be implemented.

BUSI 2316 FAO – Introduction to Operations Management (evening)

BUSI 2331 FAO – Business Communications I (evening)

BUSI 3317 FAO – Microeconomics (evening)                           

BUSI 3356 FAO – Canadian Business in the Global Environment (evening)

BUSI 4351 FAO – Business Law (evening)

Winter Term (January 10 – April 28, 2022)

BUSI 1312 WAO – Introduction to Financial Accounting. (evening)

BUSI 2312 WAO – Managerial Accounting (evening)

BUSI 2351 WAO – Business Communications II (evening)

BUSI 3310 WAO – Data and Info Systems (evening)

Introduces the core concepts of data and information management, fundamentals of database management, design, implementation, and administration. Entity relationship model and structured query language will be discussed. Applied current tools to manage different data types, data cleaning and preparation, and data manipulation

BUSI 3330 WAO – Governance, Ethics and Indigenous Business

Examines topics on governance, ethics, and Indigenous business. Indigenous topics include: treaties and government legislation and their impact on Indigenous organizations, nations, and communities; business policy developments and practices related to Indigenous management; and economic, cultural, political, and legal considerations that affect Indigenous organizations, nations, and communities, and non-Indigenous partners. 

Qualifications Preferred:

PhD preferable with experience teaching at the post-secondary level.  Candidates with Master degree qualifications, with relevant experience, will be considered. Experience with experiential learning and online or alternative modes of delivery is highly desired.

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

For further information, please contact Dr. Isaam Dawood (isaam.dawood@lakeheadu.ca).  Detailed information on the Faculty of Business Administration and our programs is available at www.lakeheadu.ca/programs/departments/business.

Review of applications will begin on June 14, 2021 and will continue until the position is filled. The electronic application (in the form of one PDF document) should include: a curriculum vitae, statement of teaching interests and/or evidence of teaching effectiveness. A completed Confirmation of Eligibility to Work in Canada.pdf form must accompany your package.  We encourage applicants with the Right of First Refusal (as outlined in article 19.03.02 of the LUFA/LU Collective Agreement) to indicate their status in their application.

Applicants should submit their electronic application to:

Send Applications to:

Faculty of Business Administration
Lakehead University
500 University Ave
Orillia, ON
Attn: Dr. Isaam Dawood, Chair, Orillia Business Programs
E-mail:  orbusi@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 and number of student enrolments.

Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities/Outdoor Recreation, Parks and Tourism

Lakehead University, Thunder Bay Campus, invites applications for Contract Lecturers in the Department of Outdoor Recreation, Parks and Tourism.  Applications are requested to teach:

FALL Term Course Titles:

OUTD 3610FA: Specialized and Inclusive Recreation

Course Description: Explores historical and contemporary social constructs of ability and disability in relation to outdoor recreation participation. Case studies will act as an aid to develop strategies for facilitating inclusive and population specific recreation experiences in a variety of recreational and leisure settings.

Start Date/Duration:   September 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021

 Monday & Wednesday 8:30 - 10:00

***OUTD 3715FA: Indigenous Tourism

Course Description: An introduction to Indigenous tourism defined as special events, experiential tourism, arts and crafts, historical re-creations, and the management of lodges and resorts. Given the growth in Indigenous tourism it is important that we assess the current state of knowledge regarding these activities and enterprises, determine supply and demand, explore product development and marketing, and discuss issues of social Justice with particular emphasis on traditional knowledge and/or Indigenous community-based tourism.

Start Date/Duration:   September 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021

     Monday evening 19:00 - 22:00

OUTD 4733FA: Outdoor Recreation and Tourism Planning

Course Description: An advanced examination of theories, issues, and practices of nature-based tourism planning and development. Includes team-based project development, research, and reporting in response to local and regional industry partners' needs. Site visits may be required.

Start Date/Duration:   September 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021

     Monday & Wednesday 11:30 - 13:00

WINTER Term Course Titles:

OUTD 2350WA/WB/WC (3 Sections):  Outdoor Skills & Theory II

Course Description: An experiential and conceptual introduction to winter outdoor recreation. Designed to provide students with an increased awareness and appreciation for winter as an environment for both educational and recreational activities. Particular emphasis will be placed on risk management and safety, basic outdoor equipment design & creation, exposure to and skill development in a variety of self-propelled outdoor activities, an understanding of snow science and ecology, and leadership skills.

Start Date/Duration:   January 1, 2022 – April 30, 2022

     Tuesday 12:00 - 14:00 pm; Friday full day lab + field days

OUTD 3311WA:  Outdoor Adventure

Course Description: Application of the design, development, facilitation, and evaluation of selected outdoor adventure activities. Experiential in nature includes the development of skills and the acquisition of related technical knowledge. While safety is of prime importance, a strong emphasis is placed on understanding teaching progressions, methodologies, strategies, and styles that are essential for effective facilitation. The purpose is to direct the development towards safe, competent and effective place-based outdoor leadership.

Start Date/Duration:   January 1, 2022 – April 30, 2022

     TBD

OUTD 3315WA:  Healthy Parks, Healthy People

Courses Description: By highlighting the connection between nature and people, this interdisciplinary course furthers our understanding of the relationships between human health and healthy ecosystems. Lectures, guest presentations, readings, and social media analysis provide the necessary foundations for students to acquire an understanding of healthy parks/healthy people movement and prepare their own presentations and research projects on health, nature, and people.

Start Date/Duration:   January 1, 2022 – April 30, 2022

     Tuesday/Thursday 8:30 - 10:00

OUTD 3370WA/WB/WC (multiple sections):  Field Explorations I

Course Description:  Together, Field Explorations I and II comprise a required capstone course providing an opportunity to study and apply skills and knowledge related to leadership, outdoor recreation, parks, and tourism, through classroom and field activities culminating in an extended expedition. In Field Explorations I, students develop research projects, plan routes, develop risk management and food systems plans, to undertake a 10 to 14 day expedition in a culturally rich and ecologically diverse area.

Start Date/Duration:   January 1, 2022 – April 30, 2022

     TBD

OUTD 4911WA:  Standards of Practice in Therapeutic Recreation

Course Description:  Students will examine and implement the phases of delivering therapeutic recreation programming. Assessment, evidence based program design, and evaluation of nature based experiences for a variety of populations will be explored theoretically and experientially.

Start Date/Duration:   January 1, 2022 – April 30, 2022

     Tuesday/Thursday 14:30 - 16:00

Qualifications Preferred: 

- Master’s degree preferred and/or equivalent experience which demonstrates competency to
teach at the undergraduate level

- Relevant field experience, skills, and certifications if applicable

- Demonstrated curricular knowledge relevant to the course for which you are interested

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

-Indigenous candidates are encouraged to apply, and traditional and/or community-informed knowledge are assets.

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

For further information, please contact Dr. Leigh Potvin at lcpotvin@lakeheadu.ca.  Detailed information on the School of Outdoor Recreation, Parks and Tourism and our programs is available on our website at: https://www.lakeheadu.ca/programs/departments/outdoor-rec.

Review of applications will begin on June 12, 2021, and will continue until the position is filled. Please indicate the courses you would like to be considered for. The electronic application (in the form of one PDF document) should include: a curriculum vitae, statement of teaching interests and/or evidence of teaching effectiveness. A completed Confirmation of Eligibility to Work in Canada.pdf form must accompany your package.  We encourage applicants with the Right of First Refusal (as outlined in article 19.03.02 of the LUFA/LU Collective Agreement) to indicate their status in their application.

Applicants should submit their electronic application to: agraham@lakeheadu.ca

School of Outdoor Recreation, Parks and Tourism
Lakehead University
955 Oliver Road
Thunder Bay, ON P7B 5E1
Attn: Dr. Leigh Potvin, Director
E-mail: c/o agraham@lakeheadu.ca

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

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

This position is subject to budgetary approval.

Lakehead University, Orillia Campus, invites applications for Contract Lecturer in the Department of Interdisciplinary Studies. Applications are requested to teach:

PHIL 2413 WAO – A Defense Against the Dark Arts (Winter)
A study of reasoning and argument in real-life contexts such as editorials, magazine articles, political speeches, and videos. The purpose of the course is to foster the ability to think critically, detect flaws in fallacious arguments, and defend against the dark arts of sophistry and rhetoric employed by politicians, corporations, and fake news sites in an attempt to manipulate individuals and the public.

Start Date/Duration:   January 1 to April 30, 2022

Qualifications Preferred:  PhD (preferred) with teaching experience at the post-secondary level. Candidates lacking the specific degree qualification (e.g., ABD doctoral students), but who possess an appropriate combination of experience and other academic qualifications are also encouraged to apply. Experience with experiential learning and online or alternative modes of delivery is highly desired.

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

For further information, please contact oris@lakeheadu.ca. Detailed information on the Department of Interdisciplinary Studies and our programs is available at: Department of Interdisciplinary Studies.

Review of applications will begin on June 11, 2021 and will continue until the position is filled. The electronic application (in the form of one PDF document) should include: a curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy and recent evidence of teaching effectiveness. A completed Confirmation of Eligibility to Work in Canada.pdf form must accompany your package.  We encourage applicants with the Right of First Refusal (as outlined in article 19.03.02 of the LUFA/LU Collective Agreement) to indicate their status in their application.

Applicants should submit their electronic application to:

Department of Interdisciplinary Studies
Lakehead University
500 University Ave.
Orillia, Ontario   L3V 0B9
Attn: Dr. Jennifer Jarman, Chair
E-mail:  oris@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 a Contract Lecturer in the Department of Psychology. Applications are requested to teach:

PSYC 3010WA Psychological Disorders in Childhood (on campus)
A critical examination of concepts related to the understanding of child psychopathology. The focus is on symptomatology, assessment, diagnosis, etiology, and treatment of a variety of disorders including neurodevelopmental disorders (e.g., autism spectrum disorder, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, learning disorder), behavioural disorders, depressive disorders, and anxiety disorders.

Start Date/Duration:   Date – Jan 10 to April 8, 2022
                                     Tuesdays and Thursdays 4:00 to 5:30pm (tentative)

PSYC 3016WDE Personality Psychology (web)
Examines topics in traditional and contemporary personality psychology. Focuses on personality assessment, motivation, biological and genetic influences, sex and gender, traits, the self-concept, and the evolutionary function of personality. Additionally, the association between personality and relationships, health outcomes, morality, and beliefs will be covered.

Start Date/Duration:   Date - Jan 10 to April 8, 2022
                                     N/A WEB course

PSYC 4111FA Statistics for Psychology 3 (on campus or Zoom)
For the aspiring researcher in Psychology, newer and specialized statistical procedures will be the focus. Prepares students to plan, analyze, and interpret the results of their honours thesis.

Start Date/Duration:   Date – September 7 to December 6, 2021
                                     Mondays and Wednesdays 8:30am to 10:00am (tentative)
                                     Lab Fridays 12:30 to 1:30pm

PSYC 4611WDE History of Psychology (Zoom)
The historical and theoretical foundations of psychology from its philosophical and scientific antecedents to the early studies of the nervous system will be reviewed. Main currents in psychological thought such as the emergence of experimental psychology and the development of clinical psychology will be emphasized.

Start Date/Duration:   Date – January 10 to April 8, 2022
                                     Mondays and Wednesdays 7:00 to 8:30pm 

PSYC 4151WDE Advanced Studies in the Psychology of Aging (web)
An in-depth examination of selected topics in normal aging, with emphasis on both research methodology and the practical utilization of findings. Measurement and research design issues associated with the use of primary versus secondary data (e.g., survey data and administrative data) will be explored. The topics included will range from physical performance through cognition to psychosocial well-being, with the main theoretical perspective being on the promotion of a higher quality of life in older people.

Start Date/Duration:   Date – January 10 to April 8, 2022
                                     N/A WEB course

PSYC 5151WA Multivariate Statistics (on campus)
This course will focus on various advanced statistical techniques that can be used in psychological research. Topics will include multiple regression, factor analysis, cluster analysis, structural modeling, discriminant function analysis, multivariate analysis of variance, meta-analysis, canonical correlation, sequential analyses, and loglinear modeling.

Start Date/Duration:   Date – January 10 to April 8, 2022
                                     Mondays and Wednesdays 7:00 to 8:30pm (tentative)

PSYC 5201 YA Clinical Assessment (on campus)
Designed to familiarize students with the full spectrum of psychological tests and assessment techniques that are currently used in the practice of Clinical Psychology. Students will be taught the relationships between various assessment protocols and clinical diagnoses with emphasis given to relevant ethical and legal guidelines. Students will have practica that involve proficiency development in the administration, scoring, interpretation, and report writing of selected tests. Finally, the research literature and psychometrics on frequently used test batteries coupled with diagnoses will be reviewed from a scientist-practitioner perspective.

Start Date/Duration:   Date – September 7, 2021 to April 8, 2022
                                     Tuesdays 7:00pm to 10:00pm (tentative)

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

Qualifications Preferred: PhD in Psychology and teaching experience at the post-secondary level preferred, with relevant expertise in Psychology. Candidates lacking the specific degree qualification (e.g., ABD doctoral students), but who possess an appropriate combination of experience and other academic qualifications are also encouraged to apply. Experience with experiential learning and online or alternative modes of delivery is highly desired. 

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

For further information, please contact Admin.psych@lakeheadu.ca Detailed information on the Lakehead Psychology Department and our programs is available at: https://www.lakeheadu.ca/programs/departments/psychology.

Review of applications will begin on Thursday June 3, 2021 and will continue until the position is filled. The electronic application (in the form of one PDF document) should include: a curriculum vitae, statement of teaching interests and/or evidence of teaching effectiveness. A completed Confirmation of Eligibility to Work in Canada.pdf form must accompany your package.  We encourage applicants with the Right of First Refusal (as outlined in article 19.03.02 of the LUFA/LU Collective Agreement) to indicate their status in their application.

Applicants should submit their electronic application to:

Send Applications to:

Department of Psychology
Lakehead University
955 Oliver Road
Thunder Bay, ON P7B 5E1
Attn: Dr. Mirella Stroink, Chair
E-mail:  Admin.psych@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 a Contract Lecturer in the Department of Physics. Applications are requested to teach:

Physics 1113/1030 Physics Essentials I/Applied Physics I 
A non-calculus course primarily designed for students who wish a broad overview of basic physical principles and concepts, but do not require the calculus-based analysis needed for further study. Topics include: motion in one and two dimensions; Newton's Laws; work and energy; momentum and collisions; oscillations; rotational motion; gravitation; elasticity and fluids; waves and sound. Laboratory work is mandatory.

PHYS 1070 FA - Semiconductor Physics
Physics of semiconductors including crystal structure, conductivity, photoelectric effect, Hall effect, atomic energy levels and band theory, Fermi-Dirac statistics and density of states, intrinsic and extrinsic properties. The physics of common semiconductor devices are also discussed.

PHYS 2311 FA - Introduction to Optics
Geometrical optics; reflection and refraction, thin lenses, thick lenses, aberrations, optical instruments. Physical optics. Huygen's principle, interference and diffraction, resolving power, polarization.

Physics 3113 Quantum Mechanics I 
Classical causality, Heinsenberg's principle, position and momentum determining experiments, wave packets and spread, electromagnetism, wave-particle duality, de Broglie particle-wave duality, matter waves, electron stability, Schrödinger equation, boundary conditions, finite and infinite one-dimensional wells. Transmission and reflection coefficients. Introduction to simple harmonic oscillator and the hydrogen atom. Emphasis will be on applications of interest to physicists and chemists.

Physics 3231 Introductory Electronics 
The course begins with a rapid review of DC and AC circuit theory. Basic bipolar junction transistor circuits are then covered; such as the emitter follower, current sources and mirrors, the common emitter, push-pull, and differential amplifiers. A number of linear and non-linear operational amplifier circuits are examined with an emphasis on negative and positive feedback circuit analysis. Specialized amplifiers used as comparators, triggers, and oscillators are also examined. A quick overview of the field effect transistor, amplifier noise, and filter bandwidth rounds out the course. This is a laboratory intensive course. 

PHYS 4411 FA - Advanced Experimental Physics I
The experiments will be based on fourth year physics courses. Topics considered will include several of the following: x-ray diffraction and crystal structure determination, investigation of laser types and applications, and the use of dispersive and interferometric optical spectrometers.

Start Date/Duration:  Fall Term – September 7, 2021 - December 6, 2021

Qualifications Preferred:  A graduate degree in Physics or relevant discipline is preferred, with experience teaching at the post-secondary level. Candidates lacking the specific degree qualification, but who possess an appropriate combination of experience and other academic qualifications, are also encouraged to apply.  Experience with experiential learning and online or alternative modes of delivery is highly desired.

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

For further information, please contact Dr. Mark Gallagher.  Detailed information on the Department of Physics and our programs is available at:
https://www.lakeheadu.ca/programs/departments/physics

Review of applications will begin on June 4, 2021 and will continue until the position is filled. The electronic application (in the form of one PDF document) should include: a curriculum vitae, statement of teaching interests and/or evidence of teaching effectiveness. A completed Confirmation of Eligibility to Work in Canada.pdf form must accompany your package.  We encourage applicants with the Right of First Refusal (as outlined in article 19.03.02 of the LUFA/LU Collective Agreement) to indicate their status in their application.

Applicants should submit their electronic application to:

Send Applications to:

Department of Physics
Lakehead University
955 Oliver Road
Thunder Bay, ON P7B 5E1
Attn: Dr. Mark Gallagher, Chair
E-mail: mcgallag@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 a Contract Lecturer in the Department of Geology. Applications are requested to teach:

Geology 1110/ENST 1111 FA Planet Earth (with Laboratory 3-2)
The course offers students the opportunity to better understand and appreciate the evolution and internal functions of the Earth through geological time. An overview of minerals and rocks is followed by discussion of internal processes including igneous activity, earthquakes and magnetism. The origin of continents, ocean basins and large scale structures is presented by applying the concepts of plate tectonics.

(Lec: Tues/Thurs 19:00-20:30)     
(Lab: Mon/Fri 12:30-14:30)

Geology 2112 FDE - Principles of Geophysics
An introduction to the principles and applications of various geophysical techniques and the implications for solid-earth geophysics, mineral exploration, archaeology, and environmental studies.

(Zoom)

Geology 4137 FA - Groundwater
Both the physical and chemical attributes of groundwater are examined. Porosity and permeability will be examined for various types of substrate consisting of loose sediment and bedrock. Methods of evaluating groundwater flow rates and aquifer volumes will be utilized to quantify subsurface water supplies. Techniques employed in exploring for groundwater reserves will be discussed. Groundwater geochemistry forms the other important aspect of material taught in this course. The chemical variability of natural groundwater (Eh, pH, dissolved ion concentration) will be contrasted with the effects of pollution (esp. sewage, pesticides and hydrocarbons) on aquifer systems. Remediation methods for contaminated aquifers will be explored.                         

(Mon/Wed 19:00-20:30)                             

Start Date/Duration:  Fall Term: September 7, 2021 - December 6, 2021

Qualifications Preferred:  A graduate degree in geology or relevant discipline is preferred, with experience teaching at the post-secondary level. Candidates lacking the specific degree qualification, but who possess an appropriate combination of experience and other academic qualifications, are also encouraged to apply.  Experience with experiential learning and online or alternative modes of delivery is highly desired.

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

For further information, please contact Dr. Peter Hollings.  Detailed information on the Department of Geology and our programs is available at: https://www.lakeheadu.ca/programs/departments/geology.

Review of applications will begin on June 4, 2021 and will continue until the position is filled. The electronic application (in the form of one PDF document) should include: a curriculum vitae, statement of teaching interests and/or evidence of teaching effectiveness. A completed Confirmation of Eligibility to Work in Canada.pdf form must accompany your package.  We encourage applicants with the Right of First Refusal (as outlined in article 19.03.02 of the LUFA/LU Collective Agreement) to indicate their status in their application.

Applicants should submit their electronic application to:

Send Applications to:

Department of Geology
Lakehead University
955 Oliver Road
Thunder Bay, ON P7B 5E1
Attn: Dr. Peter Hollings, Chair
E-mail:  pnhollin@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.

Scholarly Communications & Data Services Librarian

Lakehead University Library (Thunder Bay Campus) invites applications from dynamic, collaborative, and innovative librarians, with strong leadership potential, for a probationary appointment leading to a continuing appointment as Scholarly Communications & Data Services Librarian.

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

The total library collection includes over 700,000 print volumes, access to more than 60,000 online journals and over 120,000 e-books, 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, RACER (Document Delivery) and Dataverse. The library is also part of Collaborative Futures, a project that recently launched a shared next-generation library system at 16 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 12 librarians and an archivist.

Lakehead University Library is currently implementing its Library Plan: Envision the Future 2018-2023. Our 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.

About the Opportunity

The Scholarly Communications & Data Services Librarian leads Lakehead University’s scholarly communications and data services for the university community. This includes the planning, implementation, and evaluation of innovative, sustainable, and inclusive services and policies that support a wide range of current and emerging topics related to the broad dissemination of university research and data. The librarian manages the library’s institutional repository (Knowledge Commons, running on DSpace) including metadata management, policies, and harvesting by the library services platform and outside agencies like Libraries and Archives Canada. This position also manages Lakehead’s Dataverse instance (through Scholars Portal) and represents the library on university groups regarding research data management. The successful candidate will lead the library’s data services, providing support and consultation services to library users on the data resources available through the library and promoting data literacy to students and library staff. Collaboration with librarians, university partners and external groups (like Portage and the OCUL Data Community) and liaison responsibilities are important components of this position. Training opportunities and resources will be available to the successful candidate to further develop their skill-set for position competencies. The Scholarly Communications & Data Services Librarian reports directly to the University Librarian.

Scholarly Communications & Data Services Responsibilities

●      Develop and promote services, policies and best practices to support scholarly communications in such areas as traditional and emerging publishing models, author rights, open access, bibliometrics/alternative metrics, and research data management including data management plans.

●      Develop services and instructional support for data literacy, and the discovery, retrieval and use of datasets including geospatial data and other data-related topics.

●      Maintain and manage the library’s institutional repository (Knowledge Commons) and data repository (Dataverse).

●      Nurture strong collaborative relationships with partners such as the Research Office and the Faculty of Graduate Studies in order to provide responsive and coordinated services to the University community.

●      Coordinate the library’s open access initiatives and promote awareness of open knowledge, data sharing, research data lifecycle and other scholarly communications issues.

●      Evaluate and recommend data resources for purchase in collaboration with the Collection Services Librarian.

●      Track trends in scholarly publishing, open access, copyright, Creative Commons and other licensing models, new technologies and applications.

●      Participate in local, regional and national initiatives and meetings related to data and scholarly communications.

●      Promote Open Educational Resources (OER) and provide support to Lakehead faculty wishing to discover, adopt, adapt and/or create OER objects.

Liaison Responsibilities

●      Serve as the liaison librarian for assigned departments and provide outreach to students and faculty in those departments.

●      Deliver collection development, reference and research assistance, instruction, and other appropriate services and support.

General Responsibilities

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

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

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

●      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.

• Knowledge of open access principles, trends in scholarly communication, intellectual property and copyright law as it pertains to publishing digital content, acquired through studies or professional experience.

●      Experience with data curation, data repositories, data set acquisition and stewardship, and the reuse, reproducibility, and retrieval for data sources.

●      Knowledge of data-intensive quantitative and qualitative research methodologies, research tools and approaches (e.g. computational data analysis, machine learning) across different disciplines.

●      Experience working with large data sets and collections using open-source or proprietary data, statistical, or visualization tools (e.g. SPSS, SAAS, Stata, R, OpenRefine, etc.).

●      Familiarity with foundational concepts of metadata, data formats, and systems for managing and sharing research data.

●      Demonstrated experience building and maintaining effective partnerships and collaborations in creative ways in a complex environment.

●      Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Preferred

●      At least two years of relevant experience in an academic library environment.

●      Significant work experience in a domain that relies heavily on data acquisition and use.

●      Project management skills.

Some evening and weekend work may be required.

The salary and rank of the appointment will be commensurate with the qualifications and experience of the successful candidate. Lakehead University librarians are members of the Lakehead University Faculty Association and are eligible for sabbatical leave (https://lufa.org/agreement/).

Applicants should submit their electronic application to:

Robin Canuel
University Librarian
Lakehead University
955 Oliver Road – LI5006
Thunder Bay, ON Canada P7B 5E1
Email: applications.library@lakeheadu.ca

To ensure full consideration, applications are to be submitted by June 25, 2021. The electronic application must include a letter of interest and a curriculum vitae (in the form of one PDF document), and the Confirmation of Eligibility to Work in Canada form. The preferred candidate will be required to submit three professional references.

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 final budgetary approval.

Department of Aboriginal Education Contract Lecturer Positions

2021-2022 Academic Year 

The Department of Aboriginal Education in The Faculty of Education at Lakehead University, Thunder Bay Campus, invites applications for Sessional Contract Lecturers for the 2021-2022 academic year. Applications are requested to teach the following courses:

Full Year Courses: September 7, 2021 - April 8, 2022 

EDUC 4001 – Honours Project: A required culminating project, such as: teaching and learning portfolios, internships or apprenticeships with elders and/or cultural teachers, research, or design of culturally and linguistically relevant resources.

OJIB 2002/3002 – Intermediate & Advanced Western Ojibwe: (Taught Simultaneously) The practice of aural, oral, reading and writing skills in Western Ojibwe.

Fall Courses: September 7, 2021 - December 6, 2021

EDUC 2110 – Foundations in Mathematics Education: An introduction to elementary mathematics pedagogy and content, with a focus at the Primary level. Young children’s mathematical development will be explored, as well as models, strategies, and ideas developed in inquiry classrooms. Attention is given to mathematics in the home and community.

EDUC 2130 – Teachers of Indigenous Learners in a Canadian Context: A survey of the social, mental and general health conditions of Indigenous people in association with relevant historical contexts, covering a) an exploration of how to distinguish social, medical and mental health conditions that affect learning from learning disabilities, b) helping tools for educators working with at-risk youth, and for liaising with relevant counselling, social work, mental health and medical professionals on behalf of youth and their families, c) existing support networks available to Indigenous youth and their families within Indigenous communities, and d) literature on Indigenous helping approaches.

EDUC 3130 – Indigenous Parents, Families & Communities in a Canadian Context: An exploration of traditional and contemporary child rearing practices in the education of the whole child that includes parents, families, and communities. Methods and strategies of respectful approaches, problem solving techniques and positive role modeling to address cultural and linguistic diversity. An emphasis on the importance of oral and written communication, teaming, and the sharing of knowledge about children's learning development through parent and teacher partnerships.

EDUC 3131 – Digital Learning & Teaching: Aboriginal students bring culturally-specific experiences of territory, land, and community focus to the learning environment. Effective literacy outcomes are supported as students build stories using Aboriginal languages, cultures and knowledge. Students will develop digital resources that give importance to Aboriginal history, bridge Aboriginal learning and current curriculum, and build digital platforms for success in classrooms.

OJIB 1014/INDI 1015 – Intro to Western Ojibwe Part I: Introduction to basic Western Ojibwe phonetics, grammar and conversation.

OJIB 1013/INDI 1014 – Intro to Severn Ojibwe Part I: Introduction to basic Severn Ojibwe phonetics, grammar and conversation.

Winter Courses: January 10, 2022 - April 8, 2022

EDUC 2150 – Literacy and the Indigenous Child, Birth to Age 8: Based on a social constructivist, reader response perspective on literacy teaching and learning, students will be introduced to theory and exemplary practices which support the early literacy development of Indigenous children from birth to age 8. Students will have opportunities to study and address challenges they may encounter as literacy teachers in the development of young children's oral reading and writing proficiency. They will begin to develop professional knowledge and worldviews, Indigenous children's literature and resources and children's engagement and response through print and multiliteracies.

EDUC 3010/INDI 3010 – Indigenous Design & Technology: Focuses on traditional designs, crafts and technologies of Indigenous Peoples of Canada from pre-contact to the present. Historical and cultural contexts are analyzed as they relate to Indigenous Peoples and their artistic production.

EDUC 3012 – Teaching Indigenous Design & Technology: Focuses on producing and examining Indigenous designs, crafts and technologies, along with the methods for teaching these in the Primary/Junior grades, and an examination of relevant Ontario Ministry of Education and other curriculum documents.

EDUC 3110 – Math Education (Advanced): An advanced course in elementary mathematics pedagogy and content, with a focus at the Junior level. Children’s mathematical development will be explored, as well as models, strategies, and ideas developed in inquiry classrooms. Attention is given to mathematics relevant to an Indigenous context.

EDUC 3150 – Literacy and the Indigenous Child, Ages 9-12: Teacher candidates will continue to build on the professional knowledge and skills developed in EDUC 2150, including professional knowledge about the development of Indigenous children's (ages 9-12) oral language, reading and writing proficiency, with particular attention to children with special needs. They will extend their learning to include literacy, such as literacy across the curriculum, critical literacy, media and multiliteracies. An emphasis will be placed on the centrality of Indigenous worldviews within Canada and children's constructions of their Indigenous identity/ies, Indigenous children's literature and resources and response to texts.

EDUC 4395 – Field Experience: A supervised practical experience during which students observe and practice teaching in alternative and informal instructional settings such as Boys and Girls Clubs, Friendship Centres, after-school activities and Shkoday (AHS). Students will observe and participate, as well as plan, organize and deliver introductory lessons exemplifying best practices in experiential, and interactive learning under the supervision of the course instructor. Practical experience will consist of nine (9) hours of instructional planning with their field experience team, eighteen (18) hours of face-to-face learning experience time with children and youth, followed by an additional nine (9) hours of field experience de-briefing and further refinement of planning.

OJIB 1016/INDI 1017 – Intro to Western Ojibwe Part II: Development of conversational skills
and practice in writing.

OJIB 1015/INDI 1016 – Intro to Severn Ojibwe Part II: Development of conversational skills and practice in writing.

Please visit link below to the course calendar for descriptions on the HBEd P/J and BABEd I/S Programs:

http://csdc.lakeheadu.ca/Catalog/ViewCatalog.aspx?pageid=viewcatalog&catalogid=26&chapterid=7288&loaduseredits=True

Application Deadline: July 31, 2021

Qualifications:  OCT Qualified Teacher Preferred

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.

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

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

Send Application with CV, Potential Plan for Specific Course(s), and References to:
Administrative Assistant to the Chair of Aboriginal Education, Brandi Shorthouse
Email:  aboriginal.education@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 budgetary approval.

**Course times, dates, and method of delivery are also subject to change.

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

ECON 1100 YDE / ECON 2014 FDE – Principles of Economics / Basic Theory - Online
Definition of the economic problem. Theory of the firm. Theory of competitive supply. Theory of demand. Monopoly and other market forms. Markets for land, labour, and capital. Income distribution. National income determination and causes of unemployment and inflation. Economic fluctuations and growth. International trade. Flexible and fixed foreign exchange rates. Canadian economic problems and policies.

ECON / ENST 2212 WDE – Environmental Economics - Online Offering
An examination of the linkage between economic activity and the environment. Topics include the valuation of environmental amenities, market failure, optimal pollution levels, incentive compatible regulation including pollution permit trading and a comparison of policy in Canada and other countries.

Start Date/Duration:   Fall Term - September - December 2021
                                     Winter Term - January - April 2022
Specific Days / Times Not Available at this time

Qualifications Preferred:  PhD in Economics or related field with significant expertise related to the topic they will be teaching. The minimum requirement is a Master’s degree. Experience with experiential learning and online or alternative modes of delivery is highly desired.

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

For further information, please contact Dr. Rob Petrunia. Detailed information on the Department of Economics and our programs is available at: http://economics.lakeheadu.ca.

Review of applications will begin on May 31, 2021 and will continue until the position is filled. The electronic application (in the form of one PDF document) should include: a curriculum vitae, statement of teaching interests and/or evidence of teaching effectiveness. A completed Confirmation of Eligibility to Work in Canada.pdf form must accompany your package.  We encourage applicants with the Right of First Refusal (as outlined in article 19.03.02 of the LUFA/LU Collective Agreement) to indicate their status in their application.

Applicants should submit their electronic application to:

Send Applications to:

Department of Economics
Lakehead University
955 Oliver Road
Thunder Bay, ON P7B 5E1
Attn: Dr. Rob Petrunia, Chair
E-mail:  economics@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 a Contract Lecturer in the Department of Anthropology. Applications are requested to teach:

Anthropology 1034 FDE - World Cultures - ZOOM
Anthropology is the study of the biological and cultural complexity of human beings, both past and present. Socio-cultural anthropologists are interested in how societies and cultures function – how people in different locations adapt to their environment, the countless symbolic systems they use to communicate with each other, the political and religious institutions that give meaning to their lives, the modes families are structured, and the forms they make a living. This course is intended to introduce students to the anthropological study of cultural diversity, involving ways of comparing and contrasting the structures of social relationships and belief systems that function in different cultural settings. A series of examples will be derived from the past and present social organization of Indigenous peoples and western cultures. This involves the development of culture and traditional practices, relationship between people and the land, linguistic variations, impacts of colonialism and peoples' capacity to self-determine their identities and future. Students will learn about the fascinating array of customs and traditions that constitute Indigenous peoples past and modern cultures from Canada and around the world.

Anthropology 2517 WA - Exploring Ethnography
Ethnography, as the hallmark method and product of sociocultural anthropology, combines the theories and practices of the discipline. Students will engage in selected ethnographies to explore topics such as culture, fieldwork, and the representations of the Other and the Self.

Anthropology 3138 FDE & Lab - Introduction to DNA Molecular Methods - ZOOM
An introduction to methods used in molecular biology, biochemistry and molecular anthropology with emphasis on the techniques and their application. The laboratory component covers the analysis of nucleic acids particularly DNA, and includes basic techniques such as gel electrophoresis, DNA extraction, and the polymerase chain reaction. Methods of DNA data analysis and interpretation are also introduced, including forensic science, molecular anthropology, molecular biology and molecular archaeology.

Anthropology 3719 WDE - Anthropology of Violence and War - Online
Conflict exists everywhere, even in the smallest societies. In some cases, violence and war are the result. This course combines rich empirical descriptions of violence and war with a comprehensive theoretical discussion of the foundation of these extreme forms of behaviour.

Anthropology 4811 WA - Special Topics
Proposals being accepted 

Start Date/Duration:   Fall Term - September - December 2021
                                     Winter Term - January - April 2022
Specific Days / Times Not Available at this time

Qualifications Preferred:  PhD in Anthropology or related field with significant expertise related to the topic they will be teaching. The minimum requirement is a Master’s degree. Experience with experiential learning and online or alternative modes of delivery is highly desired.

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

For further information, please contact Dr. Scott Hamilton. Detailed information on the Department of Anthropology and our programs is available at: https://anthropology.lakeheadu.ca.

Review of applications will begin on May 31, 2021 and will continue until the position is filled. The electronic application (in the form of one PDF document) should include: a curriculum vitae, statement of teaching interests and/or evidence of teaching effectiveness. A completed Confirmation of Eligibility to Work in Canada.pdf form must accompany your package.  We encourage applicants with the Right of First Refusal (as outlined in article 19.03.02 of the LUFA/LU Collective Agreement) to indicate their status in their application.

Applicants should submit their electronic application to:

Send Applications to:

Department of Anthropology
Lakehead University
955 Oliver Road
Thunder Bay, ON P7B 5E1
Attn: Dr. Scott Hamilton, Chair
E-mail:  anthropology@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, Orillia Campus, invites applications for a Contract Lecturer in the Department of Anthropology. Applications are requested to teach:

Anthropology 1032 WAO - Introduction to Biological Anthropology & Archaeology
A general introduction to biological anthropology and archaeology. The course covers topics ranging from the biological origin of humans, the appearance of human culture, and the rise of civilization.

Anthropology 2112 WAO - Human Evolution
The field of paleoanthropology is examined in this course. Students are introduced to comparative primate biology, including behaviour, as a background to examining the fossil evidence for human evolution.

Anthropology 2517 WAO - Exploring Ethnography
Ethnography, as the hallmark method and product of sociocultural anthropology, combines the theories and practices of the discipline. Students will engage in selected ethnographies to explore topics such as culture, fieldwork, and the representations of the Other and the Self.

Anthropology 3312 FDE - Medical Anthropology - Online
Introduction to the central concepts and methods of medical anthropology, drawing on classic and contemporary texts. How do social processes determine disease and health outcomes among individuals and groups? Social, political, and economic agendas will be analyzed to show how illness is socially constructed, diagnosed, managed, and treated in various societies.

Anthropology 3715 WAO - Plagues & People
An examination of selected historic, recent and emerging infectious disease epidemics within an evolutionary, ecological and epidemiological context, and considers the complex biological, social and economic repercussions for human populations.

Anthropology 4219 WAO - Human Skeletal and Dental Biology
A comprehensive study of human osteology and dental anatomy.  The lab focuses on both normal and variational anatomy.

Anthropology 4813 WAO - Special Topics
Proposals being accepted

Start Date/Duration:   Fall Term - September - December 2021
                                     Winter Term - January - April 2022
Specific Days / Times Not Available at this time

Qualifications Preferred:  PhD in Anthropology or related field with significant expertise related to the topic they will be teaching. The minimum requirement is a Master’s degree. Experience with experiential learning and online or alternative modes of delivery is highly desired.

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

For further information, please contact Dr. Scott Hamilton. Detailed information on the Department of Anthropology and our programs is available at: https://anthropology.lakeheadu.ca.

Review of applications will begin on May 31, 2021 and will continue until the position is filled. The electronic application (in the form of one PDF document) should include: a curriculum vitae, statement of teaching interests and/or evidence of teaching effectiveness. A completed Confirmation of Eligibility to Work in Canada.pdf form must accompany your package.  We encourage applicants with the Right of First Refusal (as outlined in article 19.03.02 of the LUFA/LU Collective Agreement) to indicate their status in their application.

Applicants should submit their electronic application to:

Send Applications to:

Department of Anthropology
Lakehead University
955 Oliver Road
Thunder Bay, ON P7B 5E1
Attn: Dr. Scott Hamilton, Chair
E-mail:  anthropology@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 a Contract Lecturer in the Department of Geography & the Environment. Applications are requested to teach:

Geography / Environmental Studies 1190 WDE – Indigenous Knowledge, Science and the Environment - ZOOM
Current environment and sustainability issues will be examined using a geographical approach that incorporates Indigenous knowledge, worldviews and practices. By comparing traditional ecological knowledge with western scientific approaches, students will gain an enhanced understanding of ecosystems and society’s place within it. The course engages students in case studies that exemplify the role of Indigenous Peoples in ecosystem management in Canada, in particular. The role of treaties and aboriginal rights in federal and provincial environment and resource management, the impact of environmental law decisions on Indigenous Peoples, and the adversarial and collaborative roles that Indigenous Peoples play to respond to current environmental changes and challenges will be the focus of key topics.

Geography 2271 WDE – Quantitative Methods in Geography - ZOOM
Introduces methods and techniques for handling, describing, and analyzing data in the context of geography and studies of the environment. Topics may include: describing a distribution, discrete and continuous probability distributions, estimating means and proportions, hypothesis testing, linear regression, contingency tables and point pattern analysis.

Geography / Environmental Studies 2331 WDE – Climatology - ZOOM
An examination of atmosphere processes, weather phenomena, macroclimates, microclimates and the nature of climatic change. Laboratory work will include the analysis of meteorological and climatological data and the study of weather maps.

Geography / Environmental Studies 3411 WDE – Resource Management and Sustainability - Online
A focus on resource management from ecological, economic, social/behavioural and institutional/decision-making perspectives. Emphasis is given to the conflicts between economic growth (i.e. often from resource exploitation) and resource sustainability. The course also emphasizes the ecological limits of renewable resources and what resources depletion means for future generations. Opportunities for achieving sustainable resource use, especially here in Canada, are discussed.

Geography / Environmental Studies 4411 WA – Water Resource Management
Geographical aspects of physical water resources and human control systems will be studied. Emphasis will be placed on complex management challenges, derived from the interaction between the water cycle and human control agencies. Major themes include water supply, water quality, hydropower and flood control; each of which will be examined across a range of scales, technologies and societies.

Geography 4771 WDE – Sustainable Communities - Online
A review of current literature and practical applications relating to concept of sustainable community planning, with specific reference to neighbourhood design, transportation systems, land use zoning, water and energy usage, and agriculture. The measurement of urban sustainability and the sustainability of human activities at regional and city scales are also considered.

Environmental Studies 4810 WA – Environmental Sustainability
The concepts and methods of achieving environmental and economic sustainability are examined. Students will explore potential career paths and related work activities that will allow them to assist their future employers in achieving their environmental goals, such as reducing their negative ecological footprint. Students will also explore recent advancements in various technologies or business processes that promote ecological/environmental sustainability.

Start Date/Duration:   Fall Term - September - December 2021
                                     Winter Term - January - April 2022
Specific Days / Times Not Available at this time

Qualifications Preferred:  PhD in Geography or related field with significant expertise related to the topic they will be teaching. The minimum requirement is a Master’s degree. Experience with experiential learning and online or alternative modes of delivery is highly desired. 

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

For further information, please contact Dr. Rob Stewart. Detailed information on the Department of Economics and our programs is available at: http://geography.lakeheadu.ca.

Review of applications will begin on May 31, 2021 and will continue until the position is filled. The electronic application (in the form of one PDF document) should include: a curriculum vitae, statement of teaching interests and/or evidence of teaching effectiveness. A completed Confirmation of Eligibility to Work in Canada.pdf form must accompany your package.  We encourage applicants with the Right of First Refusal (as outlined in article 19.03.02 of the LUFA/LU Collective Agreement) to indicate their status in their application.

Applicants should submit their electronic application to:

Send Applications to:

Department of Geography & the Environment
Lakehead University
955 Oliver Road
Thunder Bay, ON P7B 5E1
Attn: Dr. Rob Stewart, Chair
E-mail:  geography@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, Orillia Campus, invites applications for a Contract Lecturer in the Department of Geography & the Environment. Applications are requested to teach:

Geography 1150 FDF – The Environment - ZOOM
An introduction to current environmental issues using an approach which stresses the interrelationships between environments and societies. The major environmental and societal components of the earth/atmosphere system will be examined to provide a base for the consideration of the nature and development of modern environmental problems. Potential solutions to the problems will be evaluated through consideration of such elements as technology, politics, economics, and planning.

Geography 1190 WAO – Indigenous Knowledge, Science and the Environment
Current environment and sustainability issues will be examined using a geographical approach that incorporates Indigenous knowledge, worldviews and practices. By comparing traditional ecological knowledge with western scientific approaches, students will gain an enhanced understanding of ecosystems and society’s place within it. The course engages students in case studies that exemplify the role of Indigenous Peoples in ecosystem management in Canada, in particular. The role of treaties and aboriginal rights in federal and provincial environment and resource management, the impact of environmental law decisions on Indigenous Peoples, and the adversarial and collaborative roles that Indigenous Peoples play to respond to current environmental changes and challenges will be the focus of key topics.

Geography 2251  WAO - Geographical Inquiry & Interpretation
Approaches to the collection, analysis, display, and interpretation of information pertaining to geographical landscapes. Introduction to philosophical and methodological traditions of geographical inquiry.

Geography 3631 WAO – Geography of Canada
Regional geography of Canada with an emphasis on physical setting of regions, spatial patterns of economic activities and urbanization, core-periphery relationships between and within regions, and national and regional impacts of global economic restructuring.

Geography 3811 FAO – Political Geography
A geographical approach to political patterns on a world, regional and local scale. The concepts of the territorial state, nation and nationalism, and geopolitical power. Electoral geography and patterns in local politics.

Geography 4911 FBO – Recreation & Tourism
An introduction to the fields of recreation and tourism as elements of geographic study. Examination of how the spatial distribution of these activities is related to economic, cultural and environmental conditions. The interrelationship between recreation and tourist activities will be examined via discussion of types of activity and planning for the future. The effects of COVID19 will be discussed.

Start Date/Duration:   Fall Term - September - December 2021
                                     Winter Term - January - April 2022
Specific Days / Times Not Available at this time 

Qualifications Preferred:  PhD in Geography or related field with significant expertise related to the topic they will be teaching. The minimum requirement is a Master’s degree. Experience with experiential learning and online or alternative modes of delivery is highly desired.

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

For further information, please contact Dr. Rob Stewart. Detailed information on the Department of Economics and our programs is available at: http://geography.lakeheadu.ca.

Review of applications will begin on May 31, 2021 and will continue until the position is filled. The electronic application (in the form of one PDF document) should include: a curriculum vitae, statement of teaching interests and/or evidence of teaching effectiveness. A completed Confirmation of Eligibility to Work in Canada.pdf form must accompany your package.  We encourage applicants with the Right of First Refusal (as outlined in article 19.03.02 of the LUFA/LU Collective Agreement) to indicate their status in their application.

Applicants should submit their electronic application to:

Send Applications to:

Department of Geography & the Environment
Lakehead University
955 Oliver Road
Thunder Bay, ON P7B 5E1
Attn: Dr. Rob Stewart, Chair
E-mail:  geography@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.

Application Deadline: May 21, 2021

Faculty of Science & Environmental Studies

Lakehead University, Thunder Bay Campus, invites applications for a Contract Lecturer in the Faculty of Science & Environmental Studies. Applications are requested to teach:

GSCI 0261 YDE - Basic General Science

Lakehead University invites applications for a contract lecturer(s) to teach Basic General Science - GSCI 0261 YDE (Faculty of Science and Environmental Studies). This course is part of the program for Indigenous students preparing to teach elementary school in the Indigenous Teacher Education Program.

A full course combining lecture and laboratory work. The course will include major concepts of science, skills and processes of scientific inquiry, and selected biological and physical science topics. Course content may be adjusted to suit particular student needs.

Start Date/Duration:   Fall Term - September - December 2021

                                         Winter Term - January - April 2022

     Specific Days / Times Not Available at this time

Qualifications Preferred: PhD (preferred) with teaching experience at the university level in science. Candidates lacking the specific degree qualification, but who possess an appropriate combination of experience and other academic qualifications are also encouraged to apply. Experience with experiential learning and online or alternative modes of delivery is highly desired.

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

For further information, please contact applications.ses@lakeheadu.ca. Detailed information on the Faculty of Science and Environmental Studies and our programs is available at: https://www.lakeheadu.ca/programs/faculties/science-and-environmental-studies

Review of applications will begin on May 21, 2021 and will continue until the position is filled. The electronic application (in the form of one PDF document) should include: a curriculum vitae, statement of teaching interests and/or evidence of teaching effectiveness. A completed Confirmation of Eligibility to Work in Canada.pdf form must accompany your package.  We encourage applicants with the Right of First Refusal (as outlined in article 19.03.02 of the LUFA/LU Collective Agreement) to indicate their status in their application.

Applicants should submit their electronic application to:

Send Applications with heading ‘GSCI 0261 – Basic General Science’ to:

Faculty of Science and Environmental Studies
Lakehead University
955 Oliver Road
Thunder Bay, ON P7B 5E1
Attn: Todd Randall, Dean
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.

This position is subject to budgetary approval.

Application Deadline:  May 21, 2021

Faculty of Business Administration

Lakehead University, Thunder Bay Campus, invites applications for Contract Lecturer(s) in the Faculty of Business Administration. Applications are requested to teach:

Fall Term:  September 7, 2021 – December 23, 2021

Business 1011 FB - Introduction to Management

Business 1036 FA - Quantitative Foundations

Business 1056 FA - Business Quantitative Analysis I

Business 1056 FB - Business Quantitative Analysis I

Business 1512 FC - Basics of Accounting

Business 2514 FC - Basics of Marketing

Business 3017 FA – The Canadian Business Environment

Business 3051 FA – Law

Business 3218 FA - Legal Aspects of Labour Management Relations

Business 3235 FA – International Business

Business 4018 FA – Training and Development

Business 4094 FA – Digital Marketing

Business 4098 FA – Human Resource Planning

Business 4218 FA – Managing Organizational Change

Business 4272 FA – Taxation

Business 5059 FA - International Financial Management

Business 5078 FA - Negotiation and Conflict Resolution

Business 5095 FA - Social Entrepreneurship

Business 5110 FB – International Business

Business 5236 FA – Supply Chain and Logistics Management

Business 5412 FA – Financial Statement Analysis & Security Valuation

Business 5452 FA – Ethics, Governance and Audit Quality

Business 5472 FA – Advanced Concepts in Taxation

Business 5731 FA - Special Topics in Management[DR1] 

Winter Term:  January 10, 2022 – April 28, 2022

Business 1511 WC – Basics of Management

Business 1511 WD – Basics of Management

Business 1533 WA – Basics of Information Systems
Provides a basic introduction to information systems (IS), technology, and their importance in business as well as an introduction to infrastructure, database and data management, software and its development process, information systems strategy, business intelligence, eBusiness, innovation, as well as current trends in the IS profession. Intended primarily for non-business students, course participants will also learn how to use popular business productivity tools, as well as experiencing enterprise software, including mobile apps, databases, automation, and data visualization.

Business 2034 WA - Marketing Management II

Business 2034 WB - Marketing Management II

Business 2058 WA – Human Resource Management

Business 2058 WB – Human Resource Management
Provides a comprehensive role of personnel management in the broad field of human resources management. The overall aim is to familiarize course participants with the many functions of personnel management. Course content will stress the principles and techniques used in the attraction, retention, and evaluation of employees.

Business 2538 WC – Basics of Organizational Behaviour

Business 3011 WA – Business Governance, Ethics, and Indigenous Business

Business 3011 WB – Business Governance, Ethics, and Indigenous Business
Examines topics on governance, ethics, and Indigenous business. Indigenous topics include: treaties and government legislation and their impact on Indigenous organizations, nations, and communities; business policy developments and practices related to Indigenous management; and economic, cultural, political, and legal considerations that affect Indigenous organizations, nations and communities, and non-Indigenous partners. 

Business 3012 WA – Advanced Financial Accounting

Business 3013 WA - Business Intelligence

Business 3017 WA – The Canadian Business Environment

Business 3038 WA – Applied Organizational Behaviour

Business 3051 WA – Law

Business 3054 WA- Sales and Merchandising Management

Business 3413 WA- Project Management

Business 4072 WA – Advanced Corporate Taxation

Business 4278 WA – Compensation Management

Business 4298 WA -Occupational Health and Safety

Business 4412 FA – Assurance I

Business 4432 WA -Assurance II

Qualifications Preferred: The ideal candidate will have either: a) a PhD in a field related to the course, or b) a master’s degree in a related field and relevant professional experience and/or designation. A CPA designation with experience, will be considered an asset for applicants to the courses in Accounting. Relevant experience working in or with Indigenous businesses or communities preferred for Business 3011.  Experience teaching at the post-secondary level is preferred. Candidates lacking the specific degree qualification, but who possess an appropriate combination of academic and professional experience may be considered.  Experience with experiential learning and online or alternative modes of delivery is highly desired.

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

For further information, please contact Dr. Richards (david.richards@lakeheadu.ca).  Detailed information on the Faculty of Business Administration and our programs is available at:
www.lakeheadu.ca/programs/departments/business

Review of applications will begin on May 21, 2021 and will continue until the position is filled. The electronic application (in the form of one PDF document) should include: a curriculum vitae, statement of teaching interests and/or evidence of teaching effectiveness. A completed Confirmation of Eligibility to Work in Canada.pdf form must accompany your package.  We encourage applicants with the Right of First Refusal (as outlined in article 19.03.02 of the LUFA/LU Collective Agreement) to indicate their status in their application.

Applicants should submit their electronic application to:

Send Applications to:

Faculty of Business Administration
Lakehead University
955 Oliver Road
Thunder Bay, ON P7B 5E1
Attn: Dr. David Richards, Dean
E-mail: 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 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.

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/academics/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.

For further information, please contact Dr. Baoqiang Liao, Chair bliao@lakeheadu.ca . Detailed information on the Faculty of Engineering/Chemical Engineering Department and our programs is available at: https://www.lakeheadu.ca/programs/departments/chemical-engineering/programs/ug

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. The electronic application (in the form of one PDF document) should include: a curriculum vitae, statement of teaching interests and/or evidence of teaching effectiveness. 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/sites/default/files/forms/Confirmation%20of%20Eligibility%20to%20Work% 20in%20Canada.pdf

Applicants should submit their electronic application to: Send Applications to:

Department of Chemical Engineering Lakehead University
955 Oliver Road
Thunder Bay, ON P7B 5E1 Attn: Dr. B. Liao, Chair
E-mail: bliao@akeheadu.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 two 3-year limited term appointment in the Department of Computer Science. The positions will commence on August 1,2021 at a rank commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Limited Term Appointment (2 positions): Applicants will be expected to teach a range of core computer science courses at the undergraduate level, such as Computer Programming, Computer Architecture, Data Structure, Artificial Intelligence and some specialized courses like Clinical Decision Support and Mobile Computing. The applicants are also expected to offer graduate courses like Deep Learning and Theoretical Computer Science, as well as supervise MSc projects/Theses. A strong research or potential to conduct high impact research is also essential for this position.

The successful candidates are expected to initiate an externally funded research program and contribute to the supervision of graduate students in our MSc. Program. Additionally, the candidates are expected to actively participate and support the department activities.  Applicants should hold a Ph.D. in Computer Science or a related discipline. Prior teaching and post-doctoral experience will be considered as an asset. Experience with experiential learning and online or alternative modes of course delivery is highly desired.

The Department of Computer Science is a fast-growing department with a total of 14 full-time faculty members including one research chair. Our faculty members are involved in various externally funded research programs.

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

For further information, please contact Dr. V. Mago, Chair, Department of Computer Science (e-mail: vmago@lakeheadu.ca).  Detailed information on our undergraduate and graduate programs is available on our homepage: https://www.lakeheadu.ca/academics/departments/computer-science

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the positions are 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 – Thunder Bay campus" to:

Dr. Todd Randall
Dean Faculty of Science and Environmental Studies
Lakehead University
Thunder Bay, Ontario
e-mail: applications.ses@lakeheadu.ca

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

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

These positions are subject to final budgetary approval.