Application Deadline: May 25, 2026

Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities/Department of English

Lakehead University, Orillia Campus, invites applications for a Contract Lecturer in the Department of English. Applications are requested to teach:

1)    ENGL 1016 WAO:  Introduction to Professional Writing  
An introduction to professional-level standards of composition, revision, editing, research and documentation. A review of English grammar (word and sentence level), rhetorical forms (paragraph level and beyond), and a study of writing in a variety of professional contexts with an emphasis on assessing rhetorical situations and crafting messages to inform and persuade diverse audiences in a variety of forms and formats.

Start Date/Duration:    Winter Term:  January 1 – April 30, 2026

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. (English or Media Studies); experience teaching literature and/or cultural studies at the university level. Experience with experiential learning and online learning or alternative modes of delivery is highly desired. Candidates lacking the specific degree qualification, but who possess an appropriate combination of experience and other academic qualifications are also encouraged to apply.

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 Dr. Scott Pound. Detailed information on the Social Sciences and Humanities/Department of English and our programs is available at: https://www.lakeheadu.ca/programs/departments/english

Review of applications will begin immediately, 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 English
Lakehead University
955 Oliver Road
Thunder Bay, ON P7B 5E1
Attn:Scott Pound, Acting Chair
E-mail: spound@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.ca to make appropriate arrangements.

This position is subject to final budgetary approval.

Application Deadline: May 25, 2026

Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities/Department of English

Lakehead University, Orillia Campus, invites applications for a Contract Lecturer in the Department of English. Applications are requested to teach:

1)            ENGL/INDI 1116 WAO:  Native and Newcomer Literatures in Canada: Contact Zones
An introduction to First Nations and settler literature in Canada, focusing on the ways in which the writing of these groups helps to define, negotiate, and critique the relationships between all Canadian treaty people. Texts from a variety of genres, such as fiction, travel and exploration narrative, life writing, poetry, songs, drama and film, will be studied in their historical, political, and cultural context.
Start Date/Duration:    Winter Term: January 1 - April 30, 2027

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. (English or Media Studies); experience teaching literature and/or cultural studies at the university level. Experience with experiential learning and online learning or alternative modes of delivery is highly desired. Candidates lacking the specific degree qualification, but who possess an appropriate combination of experience and other academic qualifications are also encouraged to apply.

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 Dr. Scott Pound. Detailed information on the Social Sciences and Humanities/Department of English and our programs is available at: https://www.lakeheadu.ca/programs/departments/english

Review of applications will begin immediately, 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 English
Lakehead University
955 Oliver Road
Thunder Bay, ON P7B 5E1
Attn: Scott Pound, Acting Chair
E-mail: spound@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.ca to make appropriate arrangements.

This position is subject to final budgetary approval.

Application Deadline: May 25, 2026
Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities/Department of English

Lakehead University, Orillia Campus, invites applications for a Contract Lecturer in the Department of English. Applications are requested to teach:
1)            ENGL 1115 WBO: Foundations of Literary Study
An introduction to literary study, focusing on texts from the major genres (drama, poetry, prose) within their historical and cultural contexts. Emphasis will be given to the development of skills in critical analysis, research, writing, and documentation.
Start Date/Duration:    Winter Term:  January 1 – April 30, 2027  

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. and experience teaching literature at the university level. 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 Dr. Scott Pound. Detailed information on the Social Sciences and Humanities/Department of English and our programs is available at: https://www.lakeheadu.ca/programs/departments/english

Review of applications will begin immediately, 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 English
Lakehead University
955 Oliver Road
Thunder Bay, ON P7B 5E1
Attn:Scott Pound, Acting Chair
E-mail: spound@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.ca to make appropriate arrangements.

This position is subject to final budgetary approval.

Date Posted:  May 4, 2026
Application Deadline:  May 15, 2026

Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities/Department of Interdisciplinary Studies
Lakehead University, Orillia campus, invites applications for Contract Lecturers in the Department of Interdisciplinary Studies.  Applications are requested to teach:

MDST 1030 WAO/WDE - Introduction to Visual Media (Winter) (Hybrid - in person and synchronous/Zoom)
An introduction to the critical analysis of visual media. Topics include: ideologies and issues of power in visual representation with an emphasis on race, ethnicity, class, gender, sexuality, disability and age, from a social justice perspective. Students will analyze new media, photography, advertising, film, video and TV news, as well as intermedia, multi-media and re-mediated visual texts, to investigate visual media in relation to society, culture and the arts.

MDST 2230 WDE - Research Methods in Media, Film and Communications (Winter) (synchronous/Zoom)
An introduction to qualitative research methods in media, film, and communications, such as: literature reviews, ethnographic interviews and participant observation, participatory action research, focus groups, archival research, content analysis, critical discourse analysis, film criticism, media arts research, and research creation.

MDST 2310 FAO - Anti-Racist and Indigenous Media in Canada (Fall)
An investigation of anti-racist and Indigenous (First Nations, Metis, and Inuit) media initiatives across Canada, exploring a range of media production groups, youth-created projects, and media strategies from alternative representations to self-production, participatory media, community media, and media action.

MDST 3410 FAO - Sexuality in Media (Fall)
Investigates a range of public discourses and sources on sexuality. Topics may include: the sex/gender/sexuality system, dating, heterosexuality, sexual consent, serial monogamy, non-monogamy, homosexuality, queer theory, sex work, disability and sexuality, and sexual violence.

MDST 3610 FDE and FD1 (lecture and lab) - Website Design (Fall) (synchronous/Zoom)
An intermediate hands-on course on the important elements of website design, considering aesthetics, graphic design, representation, search engine optimization and website development on a range of platforms.

Start Date/Duration:   Fall:  September 1-December 31, 2026
                                   Winter:  January 1 - April 30, 2027

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: PhD in Media Studies or closely related field, and evidence of active creative practice, with experience teaching at the post-secondary level.   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 oris@lakeheadu.ca. Detailed information on the Department of Interdisciplinary Studies and our programs is available at: https://www.lakeheadu.ca/programs/departments/interdisciplinary-studies/...

Review of applications will begin on May 18, 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 Interdisciplinary Studies
Lakehead University
500 University Ave.
Orillia, ON  L3B 0B9
Attn: Dr. Jennifer Jarman, Chair
E-mail:  oris@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.ca to make appropriate arrangements.

These positions are subject to final budgetary approval.

Date Posted:  May 6, 2026

Application Deadline: May 21, 2026

Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities/Department of English

Lakehead University, Orillia Campus, invites applications for a Contract Lecturer in the Department of English. Applications are requested to teach:

1)            ENGL 1115 WBO: Foundations of Literary Study

An introduction to literary study, focusing on texts from the major genres (drama, poetry, prose) within their historical and cultural contexts. Emphasis will be given to the development of skills in critical analysis, research, writing, and documentation.

 Please note:  This schedule is tentative and subject to change.  Instructors should refer to the online timetable prior to the start of classes.

Start Date/Duration: Winter Term:  January 1 to April 30, 2027                                           

 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. and experience teaching literature at the university level. 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 Dr. Scott Pound. Detailed information on the Social Sciences and Humanities/Department of English and our programs is available at: https://www.lakeheadu.ca/programs/departments/english

Review of applications will begin on May 22, 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 English

Lakehead University

955 Oliver Road

Thunder Bay, ON P7B 5E1

Attn:Scott Pound, Chair

E-mail: spound@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 final budgetary approval.

Date Posted:  May 4, 2026
Application Deadline: May 15, 2026

Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities/Department of Interdisciplinary Studies

Lakehead University, Orillia campus, invites applications for Contract Lecturers in the Department of Interdisciplinary Studies.  Applications are requested to teach:

CRIM 1010 WAO – Introduction to Criminology (Winter)
An introduction to the interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary field of criminology. Topics covered in this course include: definitions of crime, central terms used in criminology, basic legal concepts and processes, crime statistics and correlates, and the relationship between criminology and other academic disciplines.

CRIM 1010 WDE- Introduction to Criminology (Winter) (synchronous/Zoom)
An introduction to the interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary field of criminology. Topics covered in this course include: definitions of crime, central terms used in criminology, basic legal concepts and processes, crime statistics and correlates, and the relationship between criminology and other academic disciplines.

CRIM 1030 WDE Introduction to Criminalistics (Winter) (asynchronous/web)
An introduction to the basic aspects of forensic investigation. Particular focus will
be placed on types of crime scenes, the collection of different forms of crime scene evidence, the scientific analysis of physical evidence, and the role of forensic science in criminal justice proceedings.

CRIM 1030 WDF Introduction to Criminalistics (Winter) (synchronous/Zoom)
An introduction to the basic aspects of forensic investigation. Particular focus will be placed on types of crime scenes, the collection of different forms of crime scene evidence, the scientific analysis of physical evidence, and the role of forensic science in criminal justice proceedings.

CRIM 2010 WDE– Youth Crime and Justice (Winter) (synchronous/Zoom)
An analysis of the types, prevalence, characteristics, repercussions, and changing nature of youth crime in Canada. Emphasis will be placed on the various strategies that have been and continue to be developed to remedy youth crime.

CRIM 2015 WDE – Criminological Theory (Winter) (synchronous/Zoom)
Comprehensive overview of the origins and development of criminological theory. A range of theories related to crime, deviance, and social control from past to present will be covered.

CRIM 2030/WOME 2031  WAO - Gender and Crime (Winter)
A discussion of the intersections of gender, crime, and the criminal justice system. Specific topics could include: gender correlates of crime and victimization, gendered violence, masculinity and crime, and gendered experiences within criminal justice processes

CRIM 2050 WDE - Race, Ethnicity, and Crime (Winter)(synchronous/Zoom)
An exploration of the relationship between race, ethnicity, and crime. Particular focus is on the history of racism in the criminal justice system, the disproportionate representation of racial minorities at all stages of criminal justice procedures, theories to explain these discrepancies, and strategies to resolve issues of unequal treatment.

CRIM 3135 WDE - Death Investigation (Winter) (asynchronous/web)
An exploration of the process of death investigation through corresponding scientific, legal, and social perspectives, including an investigation of the tools, techniques, and protocols associated with the performance of rigorous forensic death investigations at the scene and in autopsy. Students will study forensic pathology that emphasizes the principles of forensic death investigation. Critical reflection is also dedicated to subjectivity in forensics investigations, including debated techniques, cases, and the influence of social milieus and identities on objectivity in science.

CRIM 3137 WAO - Corrections (Winter)
An exploration of the institutions, strategies, and practices of corrections in Canada and other parts of the world. Historical foundations, present realities, and critical reflections on the strengths, shortcomings, and future trajectories of Canadian corrections are discussed in relation to their broader social, political, and economic context.

CRIM 3370 WDE- Cybercrime (Winter) (asynchronous/web)
An introduction to the many different types of cybercrime and the strategies used by law enforcement agencies to deal with this type of crime.

CRIM 3510 WDE  - Issues in Indigenous Justice (Winter) (asynchronous/web)
A discussion of the historical and contemporary relationships between Aboriginal communities and criminal justice institutions in Canada.

CRIM 3590 WAO - Prosecution and Sanctioning (Winter)
An exploration of key concepts, actors and processes associated with prosecution by the formal criminal justice system in Canada. The evolution of the modern adversarial court system, details of prosecution and defense roles, and critical reflections on strengths, shortcomings, and future directions for Canadian prosecution, including an introduction to alternative sanctioning approaches, will all be areas of focus.

CRIM  4030 WAO - Comparative Criminology (Winter)
A comparison of numerous criminal justice systems throughout the world. Specific focus is placed on exploring how different criminal justice systems respond to common problems, issues, and events.

CRIM 4050 WAO - Controversies in the Courts (Winter)
An examination of various contentious, moral, and ethical issues in the criminal justice system, both within Canada and internationally. Topics could include: capital punishment, marijuana decriminalization or legalization, criminalizing violence in sport, gun control, forced castration of sex offenders, racial profiling, Aboriginal self-determination, and/or penal abolition.

CRIM 4070 WAO - Trafficking (Winter)
A critical exploration of the illicit trade of goods and services within Canada and across international borders. Topics could include: human trafficking, sex slavery, the illicit drug trade, organ trafficking, and/or the trafficking of illegal weapons and ammunition.   
Start Date/Duration:   January 1 - April 30, 2027

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:  PhD in Criminology, or closely related field, with teaching experience at the post-Secondary level. Candidates lacking the specific degree qualification (e.g., ABD doctoral students), 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 oris@lakeheadu.ca. Detailed information on the Department of Interdisciplinary Studies and our programs is available at: https://www.lakeheadu.ca/programs/departments/interdisciplinary-studies/...

Review of applications will begin on May 18, 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 Interdisciplinary Studies
Lakehead University
500 University Ave.
Orillia, Ontario  L3V 0B9
Attn: Dr. Jennifer Jarman, Chair
E-mail:  oris@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.ca to make appropriate arrangements.

These positions are subject to budgetary approval.

Date of Posting:  May 4, 2026
Application Deadline:  May 15, 2026

Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities/Department of Interdisciplinary Studies

Lakehead University, Orillia campus, invites applications for Contract Lecturers in the Department of Interdisciplinary Studies.  Applications are requested to teach:

CRIM 1010 FBO - Introduction to Criminology (Fall) – An introduction to the interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary field of criminology. Topics covered in this course include: definitions of crime, central terms used in criminology, basic legal concepts and processes, crime statistics and correlates, and the relationship between criminology and other academic disciplines.

CRIM 1030 FAO- Introduction to Criminalistics (Fall) - An introduction to the basic aspects of forensic investigation. Particular focus will be placed on types of crime scenes, the collection of different forms of crime scene evidence, the scientific analysis of physical evidence, and the role of forensic science in criminal justice proceedings.

CRIM 1030 FBO - Introduction to Criminalistics (Fall) - An introduction to the basic aspects of forensic investigation. Particular focus will be placed on types of crime scenes, the collection of different forms of crime scene evidence, the scientific analysis of physical evidence, and the role of forensic science in criminal justice proceedings.

CRIM 2010 FAO - Youth Crime and Justice (Fall)  - An analysis of the types, prevalence, characteristics, repercussions, and changing nature of youth crime in Canada. Emphasis will be placed on the various strategies that have been and continue to be developed to remedy youth crime.

CRIM 2015 FAO - Criminological Theory (Fall)  - Comprehensive overview of the origins and development of criminological theory. A range of theories related to crime, deviance, and social control from past to present will be covered.

CRIM 2030/WOME2031 FDE - Gender and Crime (Fall)(synchronous/Zoom)
 - A discussion of the intersections of gender, crime, and the criminal justice system. Specific topics could include: gender correlates of crime and victimization, gendered violence, masculinity and crime, and gendered experiences within criminal justice processes.

CRIM 2050 FAO - Race, Ethnicity, and Crime (Fall)  - An exploration of the relationship between race, ethnicity, and crime. Particular focus is on the history of racism in the criminal justice system, the disproportionate representation of racial minorities at all stages of criminal justice procedures, theories to explain these discrepancies, and strategies to resolve issues of unequal treatment.

CRIM 3138 FAO- Policing (Fall)  - An exploration of institutions, strategies and practices of policing in Canada and other parts of the world. Historical foundations, present realities, and future trajectories of policing are discussed in relation to their broader social, political, and economic contexts from the perspectives of various key scholars, including critical reflections on strengths, shortcomings, and future directions of Canadian policing.

CRIM 3370 FDE - Cybercrime (Fall) (synchronous/Zoom) - An introduction to the many different types of cybercrime and the strategies used by law enforcement agencies to deal with this type of crime

CRIM 3510 FAO – Issues in Indigenous Justice (Fall) - A discussion of the historical and contemporary relationships between Indigenous communities and criminal justice institutions in Canada.

CRIM/MDST 3770 FDE- Crime, Media, Culture  (Fall) (synchronous/Zoom) - A discussion of the representations of crime and law enforcement in the media and popular culture. The course explores the ways in which fictional and non-fictional representations of crime and policing shape and distort public attitudes, behaviours, and perceptions.

CRIM 4010 FAO – Green Criminology (Fall)  - Explores the development of the field of green criminology and critically examines ways in which criminological theories can be applied to environmental issues, disasters, and concerns.

CRIM 4017 FAO -Restorative Justice and Mediation (Fall)  - An exploration of the history, theory, and practices of conflict resolution strategies that are alternatives to formal criminal justice practices, highlighting mediation and restorative justice. Students will focus on the evolution of these procedures, details of their application, critical reflections on offender sanctioning, and future directions for alternative conflict resolution strategies.

CRIM 4035 FDE - Professional Field Exposure (Fall) (synchronous/Zoom) - An exposure to a variety of practitioners working in the criminal justice field, providing preparation for career entry. Gives students the opportunity to learn about the realities of a variety of post-graduation career options, familiarize themselves with professional requirements, and network valuable career contacts. In addition, students will prepare a professional development plan that will promote the acquisition of skills and materials useful for post-graduation options as well as reflecting on the histories, present realities, and future trajectories of these occupations.
Start Date/Duration:   September 1 - December 31, 2026

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:  PhD in Criminology, or closely related field, with teaching experience at the post-Secondary level. Candidates lacking the specific degree qualification (e.g., ABD doctoral students), 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
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 oris@lakeheadu.ca. Detailed information on the Department of Interdisciplinary Studies and our programs is available at: https://www.lakeheadu.ca/programs/departments/interdisciplinary-studies/...

Review of applications will begin on May 18, 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 Interdisciplinary Studies
Lakehead University
500 University Ave.
Orillia, ON  L3V0B9
Attn: Dr. Jennifer Jarman, Chair
E-mail:  oris@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.ca to make appropriate arrangements.

These positions are subject to budgetary approval.

Date Posted:  May 4, 2026
Application Deadline:  May15, 2026

Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities/Department of Interdisciplinary Studies

Lakehead University, Orillia campus, invites applications for Contract Lecturers in the Department of Interdisciplinary Studies.  Applications are requested to teach:

INTD 1012 FAO – Human Nature Inquiry (Fall)
An introduction to interdisciplinary questions about human nature, especially behavioural, psychological, and social traits that appear to be common across all cultures (e.g., art, gossip, violence, and moral sentiments). Students will explore the social and evolutionary significance of these traits, including various accounts of the origins of human nature, such as religious cosmologies, social construction, and biological evolution.

INTD 1013 FAO - Environment, Society and Culture Inquiry (Fall)
An introduction to interdisciplinary questions about the environment, society and culture. How do we come to be facing environmental problems? What ethical, political, social, and cultural challenges do they pose for various communities? What are effective responses in contexts such as formal and informal education, art, media, storytelling, popular culture, law and policy development, and political organizing?

INTD 1014 FAO – International Conflict and Human Rights Inquiry (Fall)
An introduction to interdisciplinary questions about international conflict and human rights, including causes and forms of international conflict (e.g., war, genocide, and terrorism), the intellectual foundations of human rights, and the state and non-state institutions that seek to protect them.

INTD 2010 FAO - Modern Debates (Fall)
Students will examine social and political concepts that underlie many modern institutions and relationships; develop an understanding of their histories and contexts; and come to appreciate their contemporary relevance through active debate, reasoned judgment, and written and oral argument. Topics may include the rule of law, democracy, humanism, rights, equality, class, colonialism, race, science, nature, and global movements of people, materials, and wealth.

INTD 3013 FAO - Topics in Environment, Society and Culture (Fall)
In a collaborative setting, students will apply appropriate methodologies to address complex, interdisciplinary problems in selected areas of environment, society and culture. Topics may include environmental justice, community food security, settler colonialism, animal studies, and globalization and environmental movements.

Start Date/Duration:   Fall term:   September 1 to December 31, 2026 

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:  PhD with teaching experience at the post-secondary level. Candidates lacking the specific degree qualification (e.g., ABD doctoral students), but who possess an appropriate combination of experience and other academic qualifications are also encouraged to apply. The candidates should have an active interest in the concentration area associated with the specific course for which they are applying (Social Justice, Human Nature, Environment in Politics and Culture, or International Conflict and Human Rights) and their PhD and/or research should be in a discipline associated with the concentration. These are Social Justice (Criminology, English, Gender and Women's Studies, Media, Film, and Communications, Political Science, Sociology or cognate discipline); Human Nature (Anthropology, Biology, Criminology, English, Psychology, Sociology, or cognate discipline); Environment in Politics and Culture (English, Media, Film, and Communications, Political Science, Sociology or cognate discipline); and International Conflict and Human Rights (Criminology, English, History, Political Science, Sociology or cognate discipline). 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 oris@lakeheadu.ca. Detailed information on the Department of Interdisciplinary Studies and our programs is available at: https://www.lakeheadu.ca/programs/departments/interdisciplinary-studies/...

Review of applications will begin on May 18, 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 Interdisciplinary Studies
Lakehead University
500 University Ave.
Orillia, ON  L3B0B9
Attn: Dr. Jennifer Jarman, Chair
E-mail:  oris@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.ca to make appropriate arrangements.

These positions are subject to final budgetary approval.

Date Posted:  May 4, 2026

Application Deadline:  May 15, 2026

Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities/Department of Interdisciplinary Studies

Lakehead University, Orillia campus, invites applications for Contract Lecturers in the Department of Interdisciplinary Studies.  Applications are requested to teach:

INTD 1012 WDE - Human Nature Inquiry (Winter)(synchronous/Zoom)
An introduction to interdisciplinary questions about human nature, especially behavioural, psychological, and social traits that appear to be common across all cultures (e.g., art, gossip, violence, and moral sentiments). Students will explore the social and evolutionary significance of these traits, including various accounts of the origins of human nature, such as religious cosmologies, social construction, and biological evolution.

INTD 1013 WDE - Environment Society and Culture Inquiry (Winter) (synchronous/Zoom)
An introduction to interdisciplinary questions about the environment, society and culture. How do we come to be facing environmental problems? What ethical, political, social, and cultural challenges do they pose for various communities? What are effective responses in contexts such as formal and informal education, art, media, storytelling, popular culture, law and policy development, and political organizing?

INTD 1014 WDE -– International Conflict and Human Rights Inquiry (Winter) (synchronous/Zoom)
An introduction to interdisciplinary questions about international conflict and human rights, including causes and forms of international conflict (e.g., war, genocide, and terrorism), the intellectual foundations of human rights, and the state and non-state institutions that seek to protect them.

INTD 2010 WDE - Modern Debates (Winter)(synchronous/Zoom)
Students will examine social and political concepts that underlie many modern institutions and relationships; develop an understanding of their histories and contexts; and come to appreciate their contemporary relevance through active debate, reasoned judgment, and written and oral argument. Topics may include the rule of law, democracy, humanism, rights, equality, class, colonialism, race, science, nature, and global movements of people, materials, and wealth.

INTD 3012 WDE  - Topics in Human Nature  (Winter)(synchronous/Zoom)
In a collaborative setting, students will apply appropriate methodologies to address complex, interdisciplinary problems in selected areas of human nature. Topics may include consciousness, emotional expression, gift giving, property rights, and violence.

INTD 3014 WDE - Topics in International Conflict and Human Rights  (Winter) (synchronous/Zoom)
In a collaborative setting, students will apply appropriate methodologies to address complex, interdisciplinary problems in selected areas of international conflict and human rights. Topics may include genocide, world wars, transitional justice, humanitarian intervention, and journalism for human rights.

Start Date/Duration:   January 1 to April 30, 2027

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:  PhD  with teaching experience at the post secondary level. Candidates lacking the specific degree qualification (e.g., ABD doctoral students), but who possess an appropriate combination of experience and other academic qualifications are also encouraged to apply. The candidates should have an active interest in the concentration area associated with the specific course for which they are applying (Social Justice, Human Nature, Environment in Politics and Culture, or International Conflict and Human Rights) and their PhD and/or research should be in a discipline associated with the concentration. These are Social Justice (Criminology, English, Gender and Women's Studies, Media, Film, and Communications, Political Science, Sociology or cognate discipline); Human Nature (Anthropology, Biology, Criminology, English, Psychology, Sociology, or cognate discipline); Environment in Politics and Culture (English, Media, Film, and Communications, Political Science, Sociology or cognate discipline); and International Conflict and Human Rights (Criminology, English, History, Political Science, Sociology or cognate discipline). 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 oris@lakeheadu.ca. Detailed information on the Department of Interdisciplinary Studies and our programs is available at: https://www.lakeheadu.ca/programs/departments/interdisciplinary-studies/...

Review of applications will begin on May 18, 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 Interdisciplinary Studies
Lakehead University
500 University Ave.
Orillia, ON   L3B 0B9
Attn: Dr. Jennifer Jarman, Chair
E-mail:  oris@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.ca to make appropriate arrangements.

These positions are subject to final budgetary approval.