Application Deadline: February 15, 2026
Faculty of Health and Behavioural Sciences, Department of Health Sciences
Lakehead University, Thunder Bay Campus, invites applications for a Contract Lecturer in the Department of Health Sciences. Applications are requested to teach:
SPRING/SUMMER 2026
Gerontology 5710 SDE: Interdisciplinary Theories in Gerontology – 0.25 FCE
Gerontology 5710 SDF: Interdisciplinary Theories in Gerontology – 0.25 FCE
An interdisciplinary investigation of research and theory in gerontology with emphasis on the aging process from biological, psychological and sociological perspectives.
Start Date/Duration: May 4, 2026 – August 6, 2026 (12 weeks)
Mondays, 7:00 - 10:00 pm (Zoom)
Health Sciences 5211 SDE: Public Health Ethics – 0.33 FCE
Health Sciences 5712 SDE: Public Health Ethics – 0.33 FCE
Health Sciences 5713 SDE: Public Health Ethics – 0.33 FCE
A critical exploration of the ethical nature of public health, as well as ethical principles arising from the unique elements of public health. The course content will examine various issues including social justice, diversity, public or common good, the good of the individual versus the collective, and everyday ethics in practice.
This course will be included as a Special Topics elective for the following specializations: Indigenous and Northern Health; and Social-Ecological Systems, Sustainability, and Health.
Start Date/Duration: May 4, 2026 – August 6, 2026 (12 weeks)
Thursdays, 7:00 - 10:00 pm (Zoom)
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:
Master’s Degree in a health-related discipline; preference will be given to doctoral-prepared candidates. Teaching experience at the post-secondary level and online delivery are required. Experience with experiential learning 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. Elaine Wiersma. Detailed information on the Department of Health Sciences and our programs is available at: www.healthsciences.lakeheadu.ca.
Review of applications will begin on February 15, 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. 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 Health Sciences
Lakehead University
955 Oliver Road
Thunder Bay, ON P7B 5E1
Attn: Dr. Elaine Wiersma, Chair
E-mail: healthsciences@lakeheadu.ca
Lakehead University is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals including women, racialized persons, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities and other equity-seeking groups. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. This is in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements.
Lakehead University has an Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Action Plan 2019-2024 with a goal to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as measured by increasing representation of under-represented groups among applicants, candidates and hires. We encourage candidates to self-identify, if you are from an under-represented group, and prefer candidates with the knowledge, competencies and relationships derived from lived experience. Experience working with Indigenous or racialized communities, and/or members of other equity-deserving groups is a strong asset. A lived experience or worked experience of any of these issues is preferred.
We appreciate your interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be notified. Lakehead University is committed to supporting an accessible environment. Applicants requiring accommodation during the interview process should contact the Office of Human Resources at (807) 343.8010 ext. 8334 or human.resources@lakeheadu.cato make appropriate arrangements.
This position is subject to budgetary approval.