Date Posted:  January 7, 2026
Application Deadline:   February 6, 2026

Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Department of Interdisciplinary Studies

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

MDST/MUSI 2110 ADE/AD1:   Creative Music and Sound Arts (summer)(asynchronous/web)
An introduction to improvisational sound creation through experimental methods, in which students will critically study the communicative and aesthetic aspects of sound, sensory perception and soundscapes, by creating acoustic, analog and digital sound art projects.
Start Date/Duration:       Summer Term: July 2, 2026 – August 18, 2026 (6 weeks)

Qualifications Preferred:  PhD in Media Studies, Music 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.

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: Department of Interdisciplinary Studies.

Review of applications will begin on January 23, 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 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  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.

This position is subject to final budgetary approval and a minimum enrollment of 15 students.

Date Posted:  December 19, 2025
Application Deadline:  January 16, 2026

Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities/Department of History: Religious Studies

Lakehead University, Thunder Bay Campus and Orillia Campus, invites applications for Contract Lecturers in Religious Studies courses in the Department of History.  Applications are requested to teach:

RELI 1100 SDE – Introduction to World Religions (Spring/Summer)
(asynchronous/web)
An introduction to the religions of the world, with special attention to Hinduism, Buddhism, Taoism, Confucianism, Judaism, Christianity and Islam. An enquiry into the history of religions and the manifestations and meaning of religion in relation to its cultural context.
Start Date/Duration:  May 4 to June 15, 2026

RELI 2715 ADE – South Asian Religions (Summer)
(asynchronous/web)
This course examines South Asian religious traditions and practices, with a focus on Hinduism, Buddhism, Sikhism.
Start Date/Duration:  July 2 to August 14, 2026

Qualifications Preferred:   PhD in Religious Studies 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.

Only complete applications received by the closing date will be considered.

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. Michael Stevenson (mstevens@lakeheadu.ca), Chair of the Department of History. Detailed information on the Department of History and our programs is available at: https://www.lakeheadu.ca/programs/departments/history .

Review of applications will begin on January 19, 2026, and will continue until the 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:
Department of History
Lakehead University
955 Oliver Road
THUNDER BAY, ON   P7B 5E1
Attn: Dr. Michael Stevenson, History Chair
E-mail:  Hist.Phil@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 and a minimum enrollment requirement of 15 students.