LAKEHEAD UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF NURSING
Lakehead University, Thunder Bay Campus, invites applications for a Contract Lecturer in the School of Nursing. Applications are requested to teach:
Nursing 1050 FC and FE Relational Nursing Theory I
Develops a beginning knowledge base about the history and role of the nurse within the health care system and society. Will include an introduction to principles, concepts, and theories foundational to nursing practice. Particular emphasis is placed on the development of self, caring, and relational practice.
Start Date/Duration: September 8th to December 21st, 2026
3 hours per week; days of the week TBA
0.5 FCE per section
Nursing 1051 WA Relational Nursing Theory II
Examines the role of self within a broader social context, while the student develops an understanding of the concepts of nursing that promote health. Students will be introduced to the perspectives of health and health promotion, principles of primary health care, and social determinants of health.
Start Date/Duration: January 4th to April 19th, 2027
3 hours per week; days of the week TBA
0.5 FCE
Nursing 1080 YA and YY Applied Anatomy and Physiology
Examines the interrelationships of body organ systems, chemical and cellular aspects, and the normal organization, structure, and function of the human body. The concepts of metabolism, fundamental physiological needs, and homeostasis are introduced. All knowledge is applied to the clinical study of human body systems, including a systematic and holistic approach to body system assessments.
Start Date/Duration: September 8th, 2026 to April 19th, 2027
3 hours per week; days of the week TBA
1.0 FCE per section
Nursing 1110 FA Communication for Indigenous Nursing Entry Program
A practice-oriented course that examines selected aspects of communication theory related to professional nursing and cross- cultural communication. Students will be engaged in a variety of learning experiences including small group discussions, observation, role playing and simulation.
Start Date/Duration: September 8th to December 21st, 2026
3 hours per week; days of the week TBA
0.5 FCE
Nursing 1120 YA Introduction to Human Biology for Indigenous Nursing Entry program
An introductory course that will examine the structure, function, and role of major body systems. The student will become familiar with biology terminology; apply scientific method for recording, observation, and reporting data; apply biological principles in relation to health disease - processes; and be able to draw relationships between biology and the other health sciences.
Start Date/Duration: September 8th, 2026 to April 19th, 2027
5 hours per week: 3 hours lecture and 2 hours lab days of the week TBA
1.0 FCE
Nursing 1130 WA Professional Orientation for Indigenous Nursing Entry program
An introduction to the nursing profession including: history of nursing; history of Indigenous nursing; Indigenous health services and impact on health; roles and different levels of nurses. Guest speakers, including Elders and health professionals will present topics on: culture, values and cultural change; traditional approaches to health care; child rearing practices; and social and health problems arising from family disorientation.
Start Date/Duration: January 4th to April 19th, 2027
3 hours per week; days of the week TBA
0.5 FCE
Nursing 1351 WC and WE Nursing Inquiry
Promotes an understanding of professional knowledge in nursing by exploring what constitutes knowledge, information and evidence. A beginning appreciation of qualitative and quantitative research methodologies will be fostered including the development of critical reasoning skills in identifying, consuming, and applying appropriate forms of knowledge and information in nursing practice.
Start Date/Duration: January 4th to April 19th, 2027
3 hours per week; days of the week TBA
0.5 FCE per section
Nursing 1511 FA, FC, FE and FY Relational Nursing Practice I
Develops a knowledge base with an emphasis pertaining to the role of self within a professional therapeutic nurse-client relationship. Establishing and developing trust within the therapeutic nurse-client relationship through the use professional therapeutic communication skills will be emphasized within lecture, laboratory, and clinical settings.
Start Date/Duration: September 8th to December 21st, 2026
3 hours per week; days of the week TBA
0.5 FCE per section
Nursing 2139 FDE Gerontology (web based)
The student will be provided with an in-depth examination of the aging process. Relevant concerns of the aged will be discussed and the student will examine a major concern as it relates to the elderly of Thunder Bay. The focus is on the normal aspects of aging, although problem areas will be discussed as they relate to students' interests and needs.
Start Date/Duration: September 8th to December 21st, 2026
0.5 FCE
Nursing 2212 FA and FC Health and Wellness Concepts I
Develops the student’s understanding of biopsychosocial development across the lifespan and the nursing application of this knowledge across the continuum of care. Concepts of primary health care of the individual and family, diversity, health promotion, health protection and risk reduction, supportive and palliative care are integrated.
Start Date/Duration: September 8th to December 21st, 2026
3 hours per week; days of the week TBA
0.5 FCE per section
Nursing 2213 WC Health & Wellness Concepts II
Develops the student’s understanding of holistic nursing practice with an emphasis on providing ethical nursing care, which is responsive to diverse needs of patients and families. The focus is on integrating personal and professional values and beliefs in relation to the roles and responsibilities of a professional nurse and as a contributing member of the inter-professional team.
Start Date/Duration: January 4th to April 19th, 2027
3 hours per week; days of the week TBA
0.5 FCE
Nursing 3031 FC and FE Childbearing Family Theory
Focuses on the normal physiological changes and nursing care throughout the childbearing continuum from pre-conception through to pregnancy, labor and birth, postpartum and the neonatal period. Additional topics will be covered relevant to childbearing families including reproductive issues, sexually transmitted infections and methods of family planning. High risk obstetric and neonatal conditions will also be covered.
Start Date/Duration: September 8th to December 21st, 2026
3 hours per week; days of the week TBA
0.5 FCE per section
Nursing 3032 FY Child and Youth Theory
Focuses on alterations in the health of children and youth within the context of the family. The student will gain an appreciation of the lived experience of children and develop an understanding of the principles, concepts, and challenges unique to their health. The rights of young persons are emphasized through exploration of the fundamental concepts of resilience, social positioning, epigenetics and social justice. Students will develop an understanding of advanced assessment skills and holistic nursing care to address children’s health promotion, restoration and rehabilitation needs.
Start Date/Duration: September 8th to December 21st, 2026
3 hours per week; days of the week TBA
0.5 FCE
Nursing 3033 FA and WY Family Theory
Focuses on family health nursing within the context of diverse families and communities. Students will explore concepts and theories relevant to the health of individuals and families within the family context. The emphasis will be on the ways in which nurses can promote health and wellness, prevent illness risks, and plan for individualized nursing care tailored to the uniqueness of each family system.
Start Date/Duration: September 8th to December 21st, 2026 (FA)
January 4th to April 19th, 2027 (WY)
3 hours per week; days of the week TBA
0.5 FCE per section
Nursing 3034 FC, FE and FY Mental Health/Illness Theory
Develops the student’s knowledge and understanding of the principles, concepts, and therapies that affect health and wellness for clients with the lived experience of acute and/or chronic mental illness. The focus is on the role and responsibilities of the nurse related to recognizing and responding to clinical manifestations of mental illness, holistic assessment of client needs, diagnostics, psychopharmacology, and therapeutic nursing strategies to rehabilitate clients as they move towards optimal health and wellbeing.
Start Date/Duration: September 8th to December 21st, 2026
3 hours per week; days of the week TBA
0.5 FCE per section
Nursing 3035 FY Complex Care of Older Adults
Examines concepts and theories relevant to older-adult aging and to the holistic health and function of older persons. Included are the heterogeneity of older adults, normal aging changes, and health-related conditions and their causes. Also examined are environmental and socially constructed conditions that influence gerontological-nursing practice and ultimately older-adult wellbeing. The focus will be on broad approaches to risk identification and protection.
Start Date/Duration: September 8th to December 21st, 2026
3 hours per week; days of the week TBA
0.5 FCE
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 successful applicant will have a Nursing graduate degree and evidence of teaching and student evaluation experience. A current, unrestricted RN licence in a Canadian Province is mandatory. 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 per 0.5 FCE:
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. Kristen Jones-Bonofiglio, contact information below. Detailed information on the School of Nursing and our programs is available at: www.nursing.lakeheadu.ca.
Review of applications will begin on June 1st 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 Nursing
Lakehead University
955 Oliver Road
Thunder Bay, ON P7B 5E1
Attn: Dr. Kristen Jones-Bonofiglio, Director of the School of Nursing
E-mail: kristen.jones@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.