Thunder Bay Career Opportunities

Application Posted: June 2, 2026

Application Deadline: June 22, 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 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 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 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 4179 – Portfolio Management – (1 section) (In-person) | T & TH (1:00 PM - 2:30 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). 

 

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. 

 

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 June 23, 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 

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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https://www.lakeheadu.ca/faculty-and-staff/departments/services/hr/employment-opportunities/