Thunder Bay Career Opportunities
Application Deadline: May 15, 2026
Faculty of Business Administration
Lakehead University, Thunder Bay Campus, invites applications for a Contract Lecturer for the following courses in the Faculty of Business Administration:
Fall Term:
BUSI 1016 – Business Math – (2 sections)
FA - (In-person) M & W (2:30 PM – 4:00 PM) and FB (In-person) | M & W (4:00 PM - 5:30 PM)
Develops essential mathematical skills for business applications. Students will strengthen their understanding of arithmetic and algebraic concepts before exploring elementary, exponential, logarithmic, and trigonometric functions. Introduces calculus concepts including rates of change, growth models, optimization, and basic derivatives. Additional topics include solving systems of linear equations and inequalities and working with sequences and series. Emphasis is placed on applying mathematical concepts to real-world business scenarios and developing quantitative reasoning skills essential for business.
BUSI 1512 – Basics of Accounting – (1 section) (In-person) | TTh (4:00 PM - 5:30 PM)
An introduction to accounting for part-time students and those not majoring in business. Students are introduced to the purposes, objectives, concepts and processes of financial accounting.
BUSI 2031 – Business Communications II - (2 sections)
FA (In-person) M & W (2:30 PM - 4:00 PM) and FB (In-person) | M & W (1:00 PM - 2:30 PM)
Builds on the knowledge and skills acquired in Business Communications I. Students will further develop their writing and presentation skills for the digital age. An important focus is on the knowledge and use of current stylistic choices for business documents and analytical reports, primary research skills, and analysis of how culture affects written and oral communication.
BUSI 3011 – Governance, Ethics, and Indigenous Business – (2 section) (In-person) | T & TH (7:00 PM - 10:00 PM)
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 .
BUSI 3051 – Business Law – (1 section) (In-person) | M & W (5:30 PM - 7:00 PM)
A study of commercial law to assist the administrator in understanding the legal framework in which he/she must make his/her decisions.
BUSI 3093 – Digital Transformation – (1 section) (In-person) | M & W (2:30 PM - 4:00 PM)
Explores how technology drives organizational change and innovation. Topics include the application of emerging and disruptive technologies to a variety of business functions to create value for end users, how to lead digital transformation, and the management of the risks of applying technology in the enterprise.
BUSI 3213 – Systems Analysis and Design – (1 section) (Zoom) | M & W (7:00 PM - 8:30 PM)
A unifying framework for understanding the role and contributions of the systems analyst in the analysis and design of information technologies needed to address real-world problems. Emphasis is placed on the systems development life cycle (SDLC) and its implications for the orderly development of information technology solutions. In addition to learning to apply current methods and models to a wide variety of cases, course participants will be expected to demonstrate their proficiency in the use of popular tools for the diagramming, description and documentation of the final systems design. Design Thinking and approaches that consider business analytics will be covered.
BUSI 3215 – Principles of Entrepreneurship – (1 section) (In-person) | T & TH (5:30 PM - 7:00 PM)
Provides an overview of the key elements in the entrepreneurial process. Students will learn to think and act in a creative manner, obtain first-hand knowledge of local entrepreneurs, and develop attitudes and skills that will be useful in any organization. Each student will interview an owner-manager, generate an idea for a possible new venture and then determine whether or not it presents a valid business opportunity.
BUSI 4018 – Training and Development – (1 section) (In-person) |M & W (4:00 PM - 5:30 PM)
Orients the student to the role of training and development in the management of human resources. Further, it is intended to provide the student with a theoretical base for managing training in organizations and to expose students to training and development techniques currently being utilized in organizations.
BUSI 4039 – Financial Institutions Management – (1 section) (In-person) |M & W (10:00 AM - 11:30 AM)
This course is designed to improve the management skills of those who intend to pursue management careers in one of the several Canadian financial institutions. The course involves the study of the important types of financial institutions such as chartered banks, trust companies, sales and consumer finance companies, insurance companies, mutual funds, caisses populaires, credit unions, pension funds and investment dealers.
BUSI 4099 – Personal Financial Planning – (1 section) (In-person) |M & W (1:00 PM -2:30 PM)
Personal Financial Planning will be of interest to those students who wish to pursue a career in the financial services industry. This course will also interest those who are currently employed in the financial services industry and who have a desire to strengthen their foundational knowledge. All elements of the personal financial planning cycle will be addressed, including: goal setting, measurement and control of personal wealth, income tax planning, risk management, insurance, credit and debt management, home buying and financing, retirement planning, estate planning and savings and investment.
BUSI 4218 – Managing Organizational Change – (1 section) (In-person) |T & TH (10:00 AM - 11:30 AM)
This course has been designed to provide students with a comprehensive overview of the many problems organizations face in coping with a dynamic environment. The overall aim of the course is to develop in students an understanding of change processes and the behavioral implications these have for today's managers. Finally, the course is intended to familiarize students with various principles and techniques used by organizations for the purposes of adaptation, survival and growth.
BUSI 4272 – Taxation – (1 section) (In-person) |T & TH (5:30 PM - 7:00 PM)
This course traces the development of taxation concepts in Canada, with an emphasis on recent changes in taxation legislation. An approach to business planning, within the Canadian tax structure, is the focal point of this course. The significant changes in taxation make this course very topical.
BUSI 5013 – Business Technology Management – (1 section) (Hybrid) |T (7:00 PM - 10:00 PM)
Integrates management concepts and business technology issues. Explores how business technology may be implemented and managed to support tactical and strategic decision-making activities, collaboration, and knowledge work. Covers organizational systems, social media, software, databases, business analytics, telecommunications, information security, and emerging technologies as well as relevant concepts, theories, frameworks, and issues. Focuses on the intersection of business technology and other disciplines, including marketing, strategic management, computer science, knowledge management, organizational behavior, psychology, etc.
BUSI 5412 – Financial Statement Analysis – (1 section) (In-person) |TH (5:30 PM - 8:30 PM)
This course is intended to improve a student’s understanding of how business processes, accounting policies, and accounting estimates impact financial statements. Students will be encouraged to view a firm through its financial statements and to carry out the appropriate financial statement analysis to value the firm’s debt and equity instruments. Financial statement analysis will be conducted with consideration for the various users and stakeholders of the financial statements. The course focuses on equity valuation and discusses various asset and earnings based approaches.
BUSI 5452 – Ethics, Government, and Audit Quality – (1 section) (In-person) | W (10:00 AM -1:00 PM)
This course examines current issues related to public practice, corporate governance, and business ethics. This course will allow students to better understand the audit risk assessment and risk response through the discussion of the auditing standards and associated theory. The course will be delivered in a seminar format and make use of case analysis, group presentations and classroom discussions. Topics will include the role of the assurance in capital markets, risk assessments, internal controls and corporate governance, auditor independence and ethics and the regulatory environment. The course will focus on developing the students' ability to develop professional judgement while gaining an integrative understanding of assurance, governance and related business processes.
BUSI 5472 – Advanced Concepts in Taxation – (1 section) (In-person) T & TH (4:00 PM - 5:30 PM)
The primary focus of this course are the advanced topics within the scope of Federal taxation as provided by the Canadian Income Tax Act. Reference will also be made to HST. The course will deal with the tax consequences of rollovers, corporate reorganizations, partnerships, trusts, succession plans, and scientific research and development expenditures. This course will make use of comprehensive case analysis, group discussions and research of court cases.
Winter Term:
BUSI 1533 – Basics of Information Systems – (1 section) (In-person) | M (7:00 PM -10:00 PM)
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.
BUSI 2052 – Intermediate Financial Accounting – (1 section) (In-person) | T & TH (5:30 PM - 7:00 PM)
In conjunction with Business 3052, provides in-depth coverage of the traditional intermediate financial accounting topics as well as the recent developments in accounting recognition, measurement, and presentation practices. Key topics include revenue recognition, cash, receivables, inventories, tangible and intangible assets, financial instruments, and investments.
BUSI 3012 – Advanced Financial Accounting – (1 section) (In-person) | T (7:00 PM - 10:00 PM)
Covers advanced issues in financial reporting related to long-term investments, joint ventures, goodwill, consolidations, foreign transactions and foreign investments. Revisits the objectives of financial reporting and the role of international accounting standards.
BUSI 3013 – Business Intelligence – (1 section) (In-person) | T & TH (5:30 PM - 7:00 PM)
Provides an exploration of concepts, tools, and techniques surrounding the use of data for supporting managerial decisions and developing insight relevant to achieving the goals of an organization. Emphasis is placed on visualization, dashboard, reporting, data warehouse, and multi-dimensional analysis. Students will be expected to demonstrate the ability to identify opportunities for the application of business intelligence and visualization in various environments, apply tools in an effective manner, and interpret results in the context of organizational goals.
BUSI 3019 – Corporate Finance for Business Managers – (1 section) (In-person) | M & W (4:00 PM - 5:30 PM)
Focuses on the application of corporate financial theories from the perspective of business managers. The analyses of problems, mini-cases, and assigned cases are a dominant feature of this course. Topics covered include capital budgeting, valuation, risk analysis, cost of capital, capital structure, dividend policy, raising capital, and mergers and acquisitions.
BUSI 3038 – Applied Organizational Behavior – (1 section) (In-person) | M & W (1:00 PM - 2:30 PM)
This course has been designed to develop a comprehensive understanding of human behaviour under the constraints imposed by modern organizations. Based on an understanding of individual and interpersonal behaviour gained from prerequisite courses, course participants gain further insight into managerial behaviour in an organizational context. Particular emphasis is placed on the managerial perspective and the importance of understanding organizational behaviour in order to achieve organizational effectiveness.
BUSI 3099 – International Financial Management – (1 section) (In-person) | T & TH (2:30 PM - 4:00 PM)
Explores fundamental principles and issues in the field of international financial management. The topics covered include foreign exchange markets, the operation of fixed and floating exchange rate systems, short and long-term investment and borrowing decisions, eurocurrency markets, foreign exchange risk management and capital budgeting for overseas investment.
BUSI 3255 – Entrepreneurial Venture Management – (1 section) (In-person) | T (7:00 PM - 10:00 PM)
Focuses on strategic issues important for managing innovative entrepreneurial ventures, including the attraction and management of financial, human, intellectual, and network resources. Through real world cases, students will learn how to increase the probability of venture success through securing critical resources, and how to create value by linking resource management practices to key strategic outcomes. The course supports a broad range of student career endeavors, including developing startups, innovating within established organizations, and managing venture capital.
BUSI 3274 – Consumer Behaviour – (1 section) (In-person) | M (7:00 PM - 10:00 PM)
Probably the most important aid to the professional marketer is a good understanding of buyer behaviour. This course examines in detail the various models used for analyzing and predicting consumer behaviour as well as the existing body of knowledge that attempts to explain why consumers act the way they do.
BUSI 4072 – Advanced Corporate Taxation – (1 section) (In-person) | M & W (7:00 PM - 8:30 PM)
This course is designed to provide an overview of the Canadian system for taxing income earned by business corporations. The course builds on the topics covered in the introductory taxation course, with emphasis placed on corporate taxation, corporate reorganizations and tax planning rather than personal taxation. Tax planning for owners/managers of small business corporations and the restructuring of corporate holdings to take advantage of available tax saving opportunities will be discussed.
BUSI 4098 – Human Resource Planning – (1 section) (In-person) | M & W (5:30 PM - 7:00 PM)
Designed to provide comprehensive coverage of human resource planning and exposes participants to current developments in Human Resource Planning practices and techniques. Focus is on the primary human resource requirements which support business plans and business strategy. Content includes discussion of organizational analysis and design, job analysis and design, manpower planning and forecasting, and inventory of competency and skills.
BUSI 4179 – Portfolio Management – (1 section) (In-person) | T & TH (2:30 PM - 4:00 PM)
Investment policy, portfolio theory, asset allocation, extending asset classes, management of equity and fixed-income portfolios and portfolio performance appraisal techniques are topics that will be addressed in this course. Practical application of portfolio management theory will be developed through the use of case analysis, internet-based electronic tools and the TD Investment Challenge.
BUSI 4199 – Advanced Topics in Corporate Finance – (1 section) (In-person) | T & TH (11:30 AM - 1:00 PM)
Examines advanced and current topics in the field of corporate finance. Serves as a capstone for students in the Finance major and consolidates their understanding of financial knowledge learned throughout the Finance curriculum. Involves the discussion of current literature, the use of financial modelling, and the analysis of cases.
BUSI 4298/NURS 4272 – Occupational Health and Safety – (1 section) (Zoom) | T & TH (5:30 PM -7:00 PM)
Provides students with knowledge of occupational health and safety concepts in the industrial and institutional settings. This will include lectures/seminars on health and safety legislation, nature of settings (management, administrative and economic), industrial relations, occupational health services and practices. Reference will be made to occupational health diseases, toxicology, and ergonomic problems which affect the worker.
BUSI 4432 – Assurance II – (1 section) (In-person) | T & TH (4:00 PM - 5:30 PM)
Relies upon cases, presentations, and experiential learning to explore various complex and judgmental issues in assurance. Key topics include audit quality, independence, risk and materiality judgments, audit evidence assessments, and the role of information systems in assurance engagements. Special attention is placed on advising on an entity’s assurance needs by exploring reporting options in the broad assurance setting (e.g., assurance related to financial statements, other assurance engagements, review engagements, other engagements and comprehensive audits).
BUSI 5039 – Managerial Finance – (1 section) (In-person) | M or W (7:00 PM - 10:00 PM)
Focus is on the theory and practice of analyzing the major financial decisions made by management. Asset valuation, project evaluations criteria, capital budgeting, cost of capital, capital structure and dividend policy will be explored through the use of case analysis. Merger and acquisition, corporate financing decisions and risk management with derivatives may also be discussed.
BUSI 5211 – Current Issues in Management – (1 section) (In-person) | T & TH (1:00 PM - 2:30 PM)
An exploration of the current issues in management that aims to consolidate the current level of knowledge of management. The content will link management theory with management practices through readings, case studies, dialectic inquiry, and discussion. The role and responsibility of the manager will be emphasized. The main issues covered include ethics, governance, management of change, leadership, and diversity. The course is designed to improve managerial thought and skills by using the assigned readings as a catalyst to draw on prior course work and/or work experiences in exploring current managerial issues.
What is a Hybrid course?
A hybrid course is one where some students attend the class in person and some students attend via Zoom. An instructor teaching a hybrid course should be capable of managing the “classroom” where there are both in-person and online students. For testing purposes, students registered in the in-person section will take exams/quizzes in-person but those registered in the online section (of the same course) are expected to take them online.
***Please note: This schedule is tentative and subject to change. Instructors should refer to the online timetable prior to the start of classes.
Qualifications Preferred:
The ideal candidate will have either:
A PhD in a field related to the course, or
A master’s degree in a related field and relevant professional experience and/or designation.
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.
Compensation
In accordance with Collective Agreement provisions, Contract Lecturers shall be remunerated at one of the three following levels:
Level 1: $8,355 (per HCE)
Level 2: $8,590 (per HCE)
Level 3: $9,059 (per HCE)
Lakehead is a comprehensive university with a reputation for innovative programs and cutting-edge research. Our campuses are located in Thunder Bay on the traditional lands of the Fort William First Nation, Signatory to the Robinson Superior Treaty of 1850 and in Orillia on the traditional territory of the Anishinaabeg, and Rama First Nation. Lakehead University acknowledges the history that many nations hold in the areas around our campuses and is committed to a relationship with Métis and Inuit and First Nations peoples. Lakehead has approximately 10,000 students and 2,160 faculty and staff. With an emphasis on collaborative learning and independent critical thinking and a multidisciplinary teaching approach, Lakehead offers a variety of degree and diploma programs at the undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral levels through its nine Faculties, including Business Administration, Education, Engineering, Health and Behavioural Sciences, Natural Resources Management, Science and Environmental Studies, Social Sciences and Humanities, Law, and Graduate Studies. For further information, please visit: www.lakeheadu.ca.
For further information, please contact the Faculty of Business Administration at position.business@lakeheadu.ca. Detailed information on the Faculty of Business Administration is available at https://www.lakeheadu.ca/programs/departments/business
Review of applications will begin on May 18, 2026 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. If you have taught one or more courses at the Faculty of Business Administration previously, teaching evaluations from those courses are expected as part of your application package.
A completed Confirmation of Eligibility to Work in Canada.pdf form must accompany your package. If you have Right of First Refusal (as specified in article 19.03.02 of the LUFA/LU Collective Agreement), please indicate that in your application.
Applicants should submit their electronic application to: CLICK HERE TO APPLY or email
Department of Faculty of Business Administration
Lakehead University
955 Oliver Road
Thunder Bay, ON P7B 5E1
Attn: Dr. Wing Him Yeung
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.
Lakehead University has an Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Action Plan with a goal to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as measured by increasing representation of under-represented groups among applicants, candidates, and hires. We encourage candidates to self-identify, if you are from an under-represented group, and prefer candidates with the knowledge, competencies, and relationships derived from lived experience. Experience working with Indigenous or racialized communities, and/or members of other equity-deserving groups is an asset.
We appreciate your interest; however, only those selected will be notified. Lakehead University is committed to supporting an accessible environment. Applicants requiring accommodation during the interview process, if you are contacted for an interview, should contact the Office of Human Resources at (807) 343-8010 ext. 8334 or human.resources@lakeheadu.ca to make appropriate arrangements.
This position is subject to budgetary approval.
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