Faculty of Health and Behavioural Sciences
School of Kinesiology
Lakehead University, Thunder Bay Campus, invites applications for a Contract Lecturer in the School of Kinesiology. Applications are requested to teach:
KINE 1110 FA with Labs – Foundations in Kinesiology
A foundational course which provides an overview of science and practice within the multidisciplinary field of Kinesiology. Interactive laboratory experiences offer students hands-on learning opportunities and an introduction to the standards of practice and communication within the field.
Start Date/Duration: Fall Session: September 8, 2026 to December 8, 2026
Lecture: Tuesdays 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Labs: Thursdays 8:30am - 10:30am, Thursdays 2:30pm - 4:30pm,
Fridays 8:30am - 10:30am and Fridays 2:30pm - 4:30pm
KINE 2079 WA – Sociology of Sport and Physical Activity I
An examination of contemporary issues pertaining to sport and physical activity with a Canadian emphasis. Introductory topics include a differentiation of play, games and sport, socialization into, through and out of sport, relevant sociological theories of sport and an historical perspective on sport and physical culture. Emphasis is placed upon the complex relationships between sport and physical activity and various forms of social differentiation including: class, race, gender and education.
Start Date/Duration: Winter Session: January 4, 2027 to April 6, 2027
Lecture: Tuesdays and Thursdays 5:30pm - 7:00pm
KINE 4055 WDE - Interprofessional Education and Wellness
Students from different professional programs come together to work in a collaborative, student-driven learning environment to explore the benefits and challenges of interprofessional teamwork. Theory and concepts of interprofessional education, collaboration, and communication are examined through various activities within the course as well as through opportunities to engage with other interprofessional groups.
*Cross-List(s): Gerontology/Nursing/Social Work/Kinesiology 5055
Start Date/Duration: Winter Session: January 4, 2027 to Aril 6, 2027
Lecture: Tuesdays 7:00pm - 10:00pm
KINE 5370 - Business, Ethics, and Risk Management Issues
Provides conceptual knowledge that has real-world applications in business, ethics, and risk management for the profession of kinesiology. Topics may include the development of marketing and business plans, project management, business financing, and accounting principles. Legal liability, risk management, and fitness and safety standards are discussed from an ethical practitioner approach.
Start Date/Duration: Spring/Summer Session: June 2027 to August 2027
Lecture: Wednesdays 7:00pm - 10:00pm
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: A minimum of a Master’s Degree in a related area or equivalent exit level certification is required. Teaching experience in the specific subject area is preferred. 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
Level 2: $8,590
Level 3: $9,059
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. Kathryn Sinden. Detailed information on the Faculty of Health and Behavioural Sciences/School of Kinesiology and our programs is available at: https://www.lakeheadu.ca/programs/departments/kinesiology.
Review of applications will begin on Tuesday, May 29, 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:
School of Kinesiology
Lakehead University
955 Oliver Road
Thunder Bay, ON P7B 5E1
Attn: Dr. Kathryn Sinden, Director
E-mail: Kathryn.Sinden@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.