General Science, GSCI 0251 FA and 0252 WA, Thunder Bay

Application Deadline: June 15, 2026

Faculty of Science & Environmental Studies

Lakehead University, Thunder Bay Campus, invites applications for a Contract Lecturer in the Faculty of Science & Environmental Studies. Applications are requested to teach:

GSCI 0251 FA - Basic General Science: Biological Sciences

An introduction to the Biological Sciences for students in the Indigenous Transition Year Program or the Indigenous STEM Access Program, from Western and Indigenous worldviews. The course includes lectures and experiential learning, such as outdoor classes, field trips, and use of resources housed in the department of Biology. Major concepts of biological science, skills and processes of scientific inquiry, and selected biological science topics will be covered. Course content may be adjusted to suit specific student needs.

This course is part of the program for Indigenous students in the Indigenous Transition Year Program and the Indigenous STEM Access Program.

Start Date/Duration:  

Fall Term: September – December 2026

Tuesday/Thursday 1:00pm - 2:30pm

GSCI 0252 WA - Basic General Science: Physical Sciences

An introduction to the Physical Sciences for students in the Indigenous Transition Year Program or the Indigenous STEM Access Program from Western and Indigenous worldviews. The course includes lectures and experiential learning, such as outdoor classes, field trips, and use of resources housed in the departments of Chemistry, Geology and Physics. Major concepts of physical science, skills and processes of scientific inquiry, and selected physical science topics will be covered. Course content may be adjusted to suit specific student needs.

This course is part of the program for Indigenous students preparing to teach elementary school in the Indigenous Teacher Education Program.

Start Date/Duration:    

Winter Term: January - April 2026     

Tuesday/Thursday 1:00pm - 2:30pm

Qualifications Preferred: PhD (preferred) with teaching experience at the university level in science. Candidates lacking the specific degree qualification, but who possess an appropriate combination of experience and other academic qualifications are also encouraged to apply. 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 (per HCE)

Level 2: $8,590 (per HCE)

Level 3: $9,059 (per HCE)

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 applications.ses@lakeheadu.ca. Detailed information on the Faculty of Science and Environmental Studies and our programs is available at: https://www.lakeheadu.ca/programs/faculties/science-and-environmental-studies

Review of applications will begin on June 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:

Send applications with heading ‘GSCI 0251 FA and/or GSCI 0252 WA – Basic General Science’ to:

Dr. Todd Randall

Dean Faculty of Science and Environmental Studies

Lakehead University

Thunder Bay, Ontario

e-mail: applications.ses@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.