Computer Science Winter 2026, Orillia
Application Deadline: December 05, 2025
Faculty of Science & Environmental Studies/Computer Science Department
Lakehead University, Orillia Campus, invites applications for Contract Lecturer(s) in the Department of Computer Science. The applicant is requested to teach:
Computer Science -2476 -WAO- Introduction to Assembly Language and Operating Systems
Course description: Assembly-level machine organization. Memory system organization and architecture. Writing simple I/O routines and interrupt handlers. Introduction to initialization and process management in a Unix or Unix-like operating system.
Start Date/Duration:
Lecture – COMP-2476- WAO:
Tuesday/Thursday, 4:00pm – 5:30pm
Lab – COMP-2476L-WO1:
Thursday, 8:30am – 10:30am
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: Ph.D. Computer Science, some background in Operating Systems. Experience with experiential learning and online or alternative modes of course 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. Ruizhong Wei. Detailed information on the Department of Computer Science and our programs is available at: https://www.lakeheadu.ca/programs/departments/computer-science
Review of applications will begin on December 5 and continue until positions are 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:
Send Applications to:
Department of Computer Science
Lakehead University
955 Oliver Road
Thunder Bay, ON P7B 5E1
Attn: Dr. Ruizhong Wei, Chair
E-mail: rwei@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.
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) 343.8334 or human.resources@lakeheadu.ca to make appropriate arrangements.
This position is subject to budgetary approval.