School of Outdoor Recreation, Parks and Tourism: Contract Lecturer Position: OUTD 2011 WA - 2027 Winter term
Date Posted: October 20, 2026
Application Deadline: October 30, 2026
Faculty of Social Science and Humanities/School of Outdoor Recreation, Parks and Tourism
Lakehead University, Thunder Bay Campus, invites applications for a Contract Lecturer in the School of Outdoor Recreation, Parks and Tourism. Applications are requested to teach:
OUTD 2011 WA: Nature-Based Tourism
A critical examination of the philosophical concepts and contemporary issues associated with nature-based tourism. Emphasis is placed on examining the environmental, social, economic and cultural context in which nature-based tourism occurs. Specific examples of sustainable tourism guidelines and nature-based tourism development will be examined within local, regional, national and international contexts.
Start Date/Duration: January 1 to April 30, 2027
Wednesdays 11:30 am to 2:30 pm
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: Graduate level degree or equivalent
"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 Dr. Leigh Potvin, Director. Detailed information on the School of Outdoor Recreation, Parks and Tourism and our programs is available at:
https://csdc.lakeheadu.ca/Catalog/ViewCatalog.aspx?pageid=viewcatalog&ca...
Review of applications will begin on October 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/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 Outdoor Recreation, Parks and Tourism
Lakehead University
955 Oliver Road
Thunder Bay, ON P7B 5E1
Attn: Dr. Leigh Potvin, Director
E-mail: lcpotvin@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 budgetary approval.