Contract Lecturer Job Postings for Natural Resources Management - 2025-26 Academic Year

Faculty of Natural Resources Management, Lakehead University, Thunder Bay Campus, invites applications for a Contract Lecturer in the Faculty of Natural Resources Management. Applications are requested to teach the following (days/times will be posted in June):

Winter 2026

NRMT-2270-WA - Photo-interpretation & Remote Sensing - Winter Term (January 1 - April 30, 2026): An introduction to photo-interpretation and digital remote sensing. In the first part of the course, students will learn principles of air photo-interpretation with a focus on species and feature identification. Photo-interpretation of forested landscapes, tree species, wetlands, and anthropogenic land use will be covered in both ortho and stereo as well as frame and linear scanner imagery, displayed in both true and false colour. The application of the subjects will be shown in the case of the Ontario Ecological Land Classification. The second part of the course will be an introduction of digital remote sensing principles. Image acquisition technology (passive and active) is covered in detail. Enhancement and classification techniques are taught and evaluated. Land cover classification will be taught as well as the processing of raw data into formats suitable for analysis.

NRMT/INDI-2054-WA Indigenous Peoples & Natural Resources Management - Winter Term (January 1 - April 30, 2026): An overview of Indigenous Peoples and natural resources, with an emphasis on Indigenous participation in forest management. Topics include: historical and modern-day treaties and their impacts on natural resources development and management; what it means to incorporate Aboriginal and treaty rights in natural resources development and management; Indigenous Peoples’ relationship to forest land and resources; natural resources policy developments and practices related to Indigenous issues at international, national, regional and local levels; and Indigenous Peoples’ relationships with provincial and federal governments and stakeholder groups such as environmental non-governmental organizations, natural resources industries and forest dependent communities.

NRMT-4217/5136-WDE - LiDAR in Natural Resources Management - Winter Term (January 1 - April 30, 2026): An introduction to Light Detection And Ranging (LiDAR) and the tools used to extract useful information. These include ArcGIS Pro, FUSION, R and LASTools. A thorough understanding of technology limitations to natural resource management is emphasized. Case studies may include inventory development, multi-temporal and analysis (depletion mapping), vigor assessment, as well as cover-type identification.

NRMT-3218-WA - Natural Resources Inventory II - Winter Term (January 1 - April 30, 2026): Topics include: sampling designs, inventory planning and execution, non-probability sampling, forest growth and yield including individual trees and stands as dynamic biological systems, stem analysis procedures, measures of site productivity, early models of growth and yield, application of applied projection models. Students will participate in field studies and make use of computers in the completion of their laboratory reports.

Summer 2026

NRMT-5102SA - Natural Resources Management Practicum - Summer Term: Practical exercise in landscape management, designed to provide an opportunity to integrate skills and knowledge gained throughout the program. Small teams of students will work with a client and/or the public, students work within the management planning framework to develop an integrated landscape management plan related to natural resource management of the environment and ecosystems today and into the future. Learning modules are provided specific to the needs of the project. Additional topics include project management, conflict resolution, professional practice, and associations. The project requires each group to complete a management strategy (plan) report and presentation.

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: PhD in Forestry, Ecology, Environmental Studies 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. Our campuses are located in Thunder Bay on the traditional lands of the Fort William First Nation, Signatory to the Robinson Superior Treaty of 1850 and in Orillia on the traditional territory of the Anishinaabeg, and Rama First Nation. Lakehead University acknowledges the history that many nations hold in the areas around our campuses and is committed to a relationship with Métis and Inuit and First Nations peoples. Lakehead has approximately 10,000 students and 2,160 faculty and staff. With an emphasis on collaborative learning and independent critical thinking and a multidisciplinary teaching approach, Lakehead offers a variety of degree and diploma programs at the undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral levels through its nine faculties, including Business Administration, Education, Engineering, Health and Behavioural Sciences, Natural Resources Management, Science and Environmental Studies, Social Sciences and Humanities, Graduate Studies, and Faculty of Law. For further information, please visit: www.lakeheadu.ca.

For further information, please contact Dr. Brigitte Leblon. Detailed information on the Faculty of Natural Resources Management and our programs is available at: www.lakeheadu.ca/nrm

Review of applications will begin on June 2, 2025, 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 with the subject line including the course name (e.g., NRMT-1234-WA) to:

Faculty of Natural Resources Management

Lakehead University

955 Oliver Road

Thunder Bay, ON P7B 5E1

Attn: Dr. Brigitte Leblon, Dean

E-mail:  BLEBLON@lakeheadu.ca

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

Lakehead University has an Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Action Plan 2019-2024 with a goal to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as measured by increasing representation of under-represented groups among applicants, candidates and hires. Experience working with Indigenous or racialized communities, and/or members of other equity-deserving groups is a strong asset. A lived experience or worked experience of any of these issues is preferred.

We appreciate your interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be notified. Lakehead University is committed to supporting an accessible environment. Applicants requiring accommodation during the interview process should contact the Office of Human Resources at (807) 343.8010 ext. 8334 or human.resources@lakeheadu.cato make appropriate arrangements.

 These positions are subject to budgetary approval.