Application Deadline:  June 25, 2026
Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities/Department of Indigenous Learning/SGEI

Lakehead University, Thunder Bay Campus, in partnership with the Seven Generations Education Institute (SGEI), invites applications for Contract Lecturers in the Department of Indigenous Learning.  Applications are requested to teach:

INDI 2011 FSG: Gender and Indigenous Communities
The study of Indigenous concepts and expressions of gender and how they have been impacted by colonialism. Themes include, Indigenous masculinities, two-spirit and gender-queer identities, and Indigenous feminisms.
Start Date/Duration*: September 11 to September 27, 2026
(On campus at SGEI in Fort Frances, ON)
Sept. 11,12,13 and Sept. 25, 26, 27

INDI 2314 FSG: Metis Peoples of Canada
The origins and development of the Métis Nation. The course deals with topics such as the Métis Nation's relationship with the fur trade and agricultural development at Red River, but also considers many of the contemporary issues encountered by Métis people, including land claims, political organization and community development.
Start Date/Duration*: September 18 to October 04, 2026
(On campus at SGEI in Fort Frances, ON)
Sept. 18, 19, 20 and Oct. 2,3,4

INDI 3012 WSG: Indigenous Film
Diverse themes and aesthetics within the contemporary Indigenous film production across Turtle Island, Abiayala–the Americas, and Oceania. Full-length movies, shorts, documentaries, as well as animation and video art will be examined. In addition to contextualizing the piece, we will reflect on the specifics of Indigenous filmmaking using storytelling, humor, and land ethics, as well as on representation, resources, and technology within the broader field of Film Studies. Some films will be in English, others non-verbal, and some will be in Spanish and Native languages with English subtitles.
Start Date/Duration*: February 26 to March 14, 2027
(On campus at SGEI in Fort Frances, ON)
Feb. 26, 27, 28 and March 12, 13, 14

INDI 4014 WSG: Indigenous Peoples and Extractivism
Indigenous peoples have long resisted extractivist industries such as mining, hydrocarbon extraction, forestry, agricultural monoculture, and hydroelectric dam construction. At the crossroads of global environmental concerns and Indigenous ways-of-coming-to-know, this course looks at case-studies on Indigenous territories through the voices of Ikv and Wayuu (Colombia), Kichwa-Sarayaku (Ecuador), Mapuche (Chile), Diné and Kanaka Maoli (United States), and Anishinaabe (Canada) leaders, advocates, writers, and artists. Based on Indigenous science, the course reflects on definitions of “natural resource,” “energy,” “development,” and “sustainability,” and explores topics such as the doctrine of discovery, settler colonialism, Indigenous land ethics, and restoration.
Start Date/Duration*: April 02 to April 18, 2027
(On campus at SGEI in Fort Frances, ON)
April 2,3,4 and April 16,17, 18.

*NOTE:  All courses are 6:00pm to 9:00pm Friday Evenings and 9:00am to 5:00pm Saturdays and Sundays (times are in Central Time)  

Qualifications Preferred:  The ideal candidate will possess an appropriate combination of both academic and professional experience in a field related to the course. Experience teaching at the post-secondary level is preferred, and experience with experiential learning and online or alternative modes of delivery is highly desired. The Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities values and respects Indigenous traditional learning and knowledge and embraces various forms of teaching and learning where appropriate. Consequently, for Indigenous content focused courses, and especially for Indigenous language courses, we will prioritize knowledge of Indigenous languages, community-based learning, and traditional knowledge above academic credentials, in the selection of candidates. For graduate courses, preference may be given to candidates who hold a PhD, or are working towards a PhD, combined with relevant professional experience. 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 Dr. Kristin Burnett, Chair. Detailed information on the Department of Indigenous Learning and our programs is available at: http://www.lakeheadu.ca/programs/departments/indigenous-learning.

Review of applications will begin on June 26, 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 Indigenous Learning
, Lakehead University
955 Oliver Road
Thunder Bay, ON P7B 5E1
Attn: Dr. Kristin Burnett, Chair
E-mail:  kburnett@lakeheadu.ca and Cc 
 ​indigenouslearning@lakeheadu.ca (Administrative Assistant)


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.

Application Deadline: June 5, 2026
Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities/Department of Languages

Lakehead University, Thunder Bay Campus, invites applications for Contract Lecturers in the Department of Languages. Applications are requested to teach:

FREN 1510 FA Oral French I
A course designed for improving oral skills; audio-visual activities, conversations in small groups, oral presentations.
Start Date/Duration:     September 1 to December 31, 2026
                Monday/Wednesday 1:00-2:30

FREN 1510 FAO Oral French I - Orillia
A course designed for improving oral skills; audio-visual activities, conversations in small groups, oral presentations.
Start Date/Duration:     September 1 to December 31, 2026
                Tuesday/Thursday 1:00-2:30

FINN 1000 YA Elementary Finnish
A beginner’s course in the study of the Finnish language. Oral practice, dictation, essentials of grammar and writing exercises.
Start Date/Duration:    September 1, 2026 to April 30, 2027
                Tuesday/Thursday 5:30-7:00
                Lab Tuesday/Thursday 7:00-8:00

FREN 0500 YA French for Beginners
An introduction to written and spoken French. Exercises in pronunciation, aural comprehension, oral skills, elementary composition and translation. Study of selected texts.
Start Date/Duration:    September 1, 2026 to April 30, 2027
                Monday/Wednesday 5:30-7:00
                Lab Monday/Wednesday 4:30-5:30 or 7:00-8:00

FREN 0500 YA French for Beginners - Orillia
An introduction to written and spoken French. Exercises in pronunciation, aural comprehension, oral skills, elementary composition and translation. Study of selected texts.
Start Date/Duration:    September 1, 2026 to April 30, 2027
                Tuesday/Thursday10:00-11:30
                Lab Tuesday/Thursday 4:30-5:30

FREN 1200 YA/YDE Intermediate French
Review and expansion of grammar and vocabulary in order to master the rules of spoken and written French. Reading of French cultural and literary texts. Introduction to French composition. This course is intended for students coming from Core French of French 1000.
Start Date/Duration:    September 1, 2026 to April 30, 2027
                Tuesday/Thursday 5:30-7:00

FREN 2101 YA Advanced Oral French
A course designed for improving oral skills; audio-visual activities, conversations in small groups, oral presentations.
Start Date/Duration:    September 1, 2026 to April 30, 2027
                Monday/Wednesday 1:00-2:30

ITAL 1000 YA Introductory Italian
An introductory course in speaking, understanding and writing the Italian language in everyday situations. Both oral and written expressions are emphasized in the study of vocabulary, grammar and idiomatic expressions.
Start Date/Duration:    September 1, 2026 to April 30, 2027
                Monday/Wednesday 5:30-7:00
                Lab Monday/Wednesday 7:00-8:00

LING/ANTH 0300 YDE Introduction to Language
A general introduction to linguistics, focusing primarily on the structure, acquisition, functions and development of language in social contexts. Among topics for discussion will be: the origins of language, historical change, and language families; the study of meaning and the relationship between words and things; how language is processed in the brain and how languages are learned; communication, cultural identity, language norms, and the uses and abuses of language.
Start Date/Duration:    September 1, 2026 to April 30, 2027
                Online – Asynchronous

SPAN 1000 YA Introductory Spanish
A beginner’s course in the study of the Spanish language. Oral practice, dictation, essentials of grammar and writing.
Start Date/Duration:    September 1, 2026 to April 30, 2027
                Tuesday/Thursday 5:30-7:00
                Lab Tuesday/Thursday 7:00-8:00

FREN 1511 WA Oral French II
A course designed for improving skills; audio-visual activities, conversations in small groups, oral presentations.
Start Date/Duration:    January 1 to April 30, 2027
                Monday/Wednesday 4:00-5:30

FREN 1511 WAO Oral French II – Orillia
A course designed for improving oral skills; audio-visual activities, conversations in small groups, oral presentations, Review and expansion of grammar and vocabulary in order to master the rules of spoken and written French. Reading of French cultural and literary texts. Introduction to French composition. This course is intended for students coming from Core French or French 1000.
Start Date/Duration:    January 1 to April 30, 2027
                Monday/Wednesday 11:30-1:00

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 of equivalent “Experience with experiential learning and online or alternative modes of delivery is highly desired.”

Compensation
In accordance with the 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. Sarah Jacoba, Chair. Detailed information on the Department of Languages and our programs is available at www.languages@lakeheadu.ca.

Review of applications will begin on June 6, 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 Languages
Lakehead University
955 Oliver Road
Thunder Bay, ON P7B 5E1
Attn: Dr. Sarah Jacoba, Chair
E-mail: sjacoba@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 retail 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-presented 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. 8834 or human.resources@lakeheadu.ca to make appropriate arrangements.

These positions are subject to final budgetary approval.

Date Posted:  June 2, 2026


Application Deadline:  June 16, 2026

Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities/Department of Sociology/Seven Generations Education Institute (SGEI)

Lakehead University, in partnership with the Seven Generations Education Institute in Fort Frances, ON, invites applications for a Contract Lecturer in the Department of Sociology.  Applications are requested to teach:


SOCI 2112 WSG:  Disability in the North
Course Description: This course examines the social, political, and economic realities of living with disability in northern, rural, and remote communities. We explore how isolation, infrastructure gaps, colonialism, climate, and unequal access to healthcare, education, housing, transportation, and technology shape everyday life for disabled people in the North. This course emphasizes disability not as an individual medical condition, but as a social and structural issue shaped by power, policy, environment, and inequality
Start/End Dates:  Jan. 22, 23, 24, 2026, and March 12, 13, 14, 2026
Location:  In Person at the SGEI in Fort Frances, ON

*NOTE:  All courses are held as follows:  6:00pm to 9:00pm Friday Evenings and 9:00am to 5:00pm Saturdays and Sundays (times are in Central Time)  


Qualifications Preferred:  Ph.D. in Sociology preferred, 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 Dr. Chris Sanders, Chair. Detailed information on the Department of Sociology and our programs is available at: https://www.lakeheadu.ca/programs/departments/sociology

Review of applications will begin on June 17, 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 Sociology


Lakehead University


955 Oliver Road


Thunder Bay, ON P7B 5E1


Attn: Dr. Chris Sanders, Chair
E-mail:  csander2@lakeheadu.ca
cc: kwoychys@lakeheadu.ca (Administrative Assistant)

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.

Date Posted:    May 21, 2026
Application Deadline:   June 3, 2026

Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities/Department of Indigenous Learning
Lakehead University, Thunder Bay Campus, invites applications for Contract Lecturers in the Department of Indigenous Learning.  Applications are requested to teach:

INDI-2805-YA: Indigenous Canadian World Views
This course is designed to introduce the student to the manner in which the world is viewed from the perspective of the Indigenous Peoples in Canada. Through a comparative analysis of the many interpretations placed upon the Indigenous perspective by mainstream society basic insights into the traditional Indigenous world view can be gained. The course discusses some of the distinctive aspects of Indigenous cultural perspectives. The significance of these aspects and their implications in contemporary issues concerning cultural, social, legal, political and economic matters is explored.
Start Date/Duration:  September 1, 2026 to April 30, 2027 (In Person)

INDI 2318 FA: Social Economy and Community Economic Development
Using the Canadian Community Economic Development Network National Policy Council’s definition of social economy, which states that the social economy “consists of association-based initiatives founded on values of service to members of the community rather than generating profits”, students will critically assess social economy theory and the application of social economy theory to the Aboriginal community. In particular, students will evaluate the so-called “five defining principles of social economy theory” and determine if they are part of the continuing colonial legacy as is expressed through “neoliberal” economic thinking or if they are part of a growing movement towards grassroot, community economic development.
Start Date/Duration:   September 1 to December 31, 2026 (Fall term)  (In Person)

INDI 4810 WA: International Law in Indigenous Contexts
Indigenous self-determination in Canada within the context of International Law, examined through such instruments as the International Labour Organizations Conventions on Indigenous Peoples, United Nations Human Rights Agreements, and the domestic law of Canada.
Start Date/Duration:   January 1 to April 30, 2027 (Winter term)
                                       In-person

INDI-3315 WDE:  Mino-Bimaadiziwin
An introduction to Anishinaabe, Nêhiyawak, and Mushkegowuk conceptions of individual, family, and community health and well-being by exploring the concept of Mino-bimaadiziwin (living a good life). Students will explore key principles of Mino-bimaadiziwin, including wholism, balance, interconnection, and respect to understand historical and contemporary expressions of Indigenous health and well-being, colonial trauma, and healing.
Start Date/Duration:  January 1 to April 30, 2027 (Evening via Zoom)

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. with experience teaching at the university graduate level in Indigenous Studies. Candidates possessing a non-Indigenous Learning degree but who possess an appropriate combination of experience and other academic qualifications are also encouraged to apply. The candidate will have a deep understanding of Indigenous world views, histories, and cultures. Lived experience as an Indigenous person with strong ties to Indigenous nation(s) and Indigenous knowledges is essential. 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. Kristin Burnett, Chair. Detailed information on the Department of Indigenous Learning and our programs is available at: https://www.lakeheadu.ca/indigenous/indigenous-programs/indigenous-learning

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 Indigenous Learning


Lakehead University
955 Oliver Road
Thunder Bay, ON P7B 5E1
Att: Dr. Kristin Burnett, Chair
Email: indigenouslearning@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.

Application Deadline:  June 1, 2026
Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities/ Department of Gender and Women’s Studies

Lakehead University, Thunder Bay Campus, invites applications for a Contract Lecturers in the Department of Gender and Women’s Studies. Applications are requested to teach:

WOME 1100 YDE-WEB:  Introduction to Gender and Women’s Studies
This interdisciplinary course introduces students to key concepts and debates in Women’s and Gender Studies. The course examines intersections of gender, race, class, sexuality, ability, age, and other socially and historically constructed dimensions of identity. Topics may include media, health, labour, poverty, body politics, sexuality, violence, law, and creativity within local and global contexts.
Start Date/Duration:  September 1 2026 to April 30, 2027 (Full year course)
Online (Web-based; asynchronous)

WOME 2111 FDE-ZOM:  Special Topics
Applicants for WOME 2111 are required to propose a course topic/title along with a brief course description. The Department will review the proposals and select a topic that best aligns with program needs and is likely to attract student interest.
Start Date / Duration:  September 1 to December 31, 2026 (Fall)   Night course (Zoom)
Schedule: Exact scheduling to be determined.

WOME 3055 FDE-ZOM:  GLOBAL Reproductive Justice
A transnational feminist examination of reproductive practices, issues, and policies using a reproductive justice framework. Under this framework, there are three areas of focus: (1) the right not to have a child; (2) the right to have a child; (3) the right to parent children in safe and healthy environments. With a focus on cross cultural reproductive practices, topics will include prenatal care and birthing; use and regulation of reproductive technologies; child welfare and state intervention; neoliberalism, globalization, and the reproductive body.
Start Date / Duration:   September 1 to December 31, 2026 (Fall) (Zoom)
    Schedule: Monday: 17:30 – 20:30

WOME 2012 WDE- VID:  Body Politics
The body is situated as a site of political, ethical, and feminist potential, while also addressing the history of patriarchal control over (women’s) bodies. Through practices of modification, bodies can be made and remade to suit individual and/or social needs or desires. Feminist theories of the body are analyzed and critiqued as practices that produce, alter, and transform individual bodies. Particular attention will be paid to practices of regulation and forms of resistance. Investigate the body as a site of personal power, and explore methods of body modification including (but not limited to) tattooing, cosmetic surgery, gender transitions, and birth control.
Start Date / Duration:  January 1 to April 30, 2027 (Winter term)
(Instructional Methods:  VID) Schedule:  Monday and Wednesday: 13:00 -14:30 (TBay: AT5041 or Orillia: A2020)

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:  
A Ph.D. in Gender and Women’s Studies or a closely related field is preferred, along with demonstrated teaching experience and a record of peer-reviewed research. Experience with online teaching, experiential learning, or alternative modes of course delivery is considered an asset.

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. Lori Chambers, Chair. Detailed information on the Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities / Department of Gender and Women’s Studies/ Lakehead University and our programs is available at: https://www.lakeheadu.ca/programs/departments/womensstudies.

Review of applications will begin immediately following the application deadline 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 Gender and Women’s Studies
Lakehead University
955 Oliver Road
Thunder Bay, ON P7B 5E1
Attn: Samira HedayatPour, Administrative Assistant
E-mail:  womensstudies@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 14, 2026
Application Deadline:  May 28, 2026

Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities/Department of Philosophy

Lakehead University, Thunder Bay Campus, invites applications for Contract Lecturers in the Department of Philosophy. Applications are requested to teach:

PHIL-1119 FDE: Philosophy Through Popular Culture (Fall 2026)
(WEB)
An introduction to the perennial questions of philosophy through an examination of popular culture, including graphic novels, literature, and film.
Start Date/Duration:  September 1 to December 31, 2026

PHIL/ENST- 2013 FDE Environmental Philosophy (Fall 2026)
(WEB)
A critical examination of major philosophical approaches to the environment with emphasis on Western and multicultural ethical theories, but with some attention to their practical applications to environmental issues such as pollution, global warming, resource depletion and endangered species along with political and economic considerations.
Start Date/Duration:  September 1 to December 31, 2026

PHIL- 1118 WDE:  Philosophy of the Occult and Paranormal (Winter 2027)
(WEB)
A systematic investigation of Astrology, Witchcraft, Clairvoyance, Extrasensory Perception, Psychokinesis, Out-of-body Experience and other paranormal phenomena which seem to defy scientific explanation. Students are expected to learn how to assess evidence critically while keeping an open mind.
Start Date/Duration:  January 1 to April 30, 2027

PHIL/WOME-3419 WDE:  Philosophy and Gender (Winter 2027)
(WEB)
Examines philosophers and their conceptions of gender, stressing the role such views play within their own philosophy, and the impact these views have had on thought generally. Thinkers from Lao Tzu and Plato to Young, Noddings and Okin.
Start Date/Duration:  January 1 to April 30, 2027

Qualifications Preferred: PhD in Philosophy 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 Law. For further information, please visit: www.lakeheadu.ca.

For further information, please contact hist.phil@lakeheadu.ca. Detailed information on the Department of Philosophy and our programs is available at: https://www.lakeheadu.ca/programs/departments/philosophy

Review of applications will begin on May 29, 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 Philosophy
Lakehead University
755 Oliver Road
Thunder Bay, Ontario   P7B 5E1
Attn: Dr. Richard Maundrell, 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.

This position is subject to final budgetary approval.

Application Deadline: May 26, 2026
Faculty of Social Science and Humanities, Department of Political Science.

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

POLI-1301 YDE:  Introduction to Law:  
Introduces fundamental legal concepts and legal systems. Examines the types of law, the process of lawmaking, the organization of the legal system, the role of law in various political systems, and other primary issues related to the study and practice of law. Examples are drawn from Canadian and other legal systems of the world. Uses a variety of robust experiential components designed to prepare students for subsequent courses in law and politics.


Credit Weight:1.0;  
Start/End Date:  September 1, 2026 – April 30, 2027; 
Mode of Delivery:  WEB (Asynchronous) Course

POLI-2110 WDE:  Canadian Government & Politics:  
Examines the development and practice of Canadian political institutions, especially the Prime Minister, Parliament, and the Courts. Also covers the interaction between the executive and the legislature, the role of interest groups and political parties in policy making, and the legal and political impact of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms.
 Credit Weight:0.5
   Start/End Date:  January 1, 2027 – April 30, 2027 ; 
Mode of Delivery:  WEB (Asynchronous) Course

POLI-2311 FA:  Criminal Law:  
A study of the Canadian Criminal Code, rules of evidence, and sentencing. The course will draw on recent court decisions and procedures.
  Credit Weight:0.5
 ; Start/End Date:  September 1, 2026 – December 31, 2027 ; 
Mode of Delivery:  On Campus – Thunder Bay –Tuesday 7:00-10:00 pm

POLI-2311 WDE:  Criminal Law:  
A study of the Canadian Criminal Code, rules of evidence, and sentencing. The course will draw on recent court decisions and procedures.
  Credit Weight:0.5 ; 
Start/End Date:  January 1, 2027 – April 30, 2027 ; 
Mode of Delivery:  WEB (Asynchronous) Course

POLI-2313 FA:  Human Rights & Civil Liberties:  
The study of human rights with emphasis on Canadian civil liberties, the Bill of Rights and constitutional developments. The course will also examine civil liberties, human rights and minority group protection in an international context.
  Credit Weight:0.5
 ; Start/End Date:  September 1, 2026 – December 31, 2026
 ; Mode of Delivery:  On Campus – Thunder Bay –Wednesday 7:00-10:00 pm    

POLI-2335 FDE:  Politics, Government & Society US:   
An examination of American political institutions and political culture, the relationship between government and society, the policy process and selected policy issues. Attention will be paid to America's world role and its relationship with Canada.
  Credit Weight:0.5 ; 
Start/End Date:  September 1, 2026 – December 31, 2026
 ; Mode of Delivery:  WEB (Asynchronous) Course            


POLI-3113 WA:  Law & Politics of the Family:   
A survey of family law in Canada including the political issues and controversies.
   Credit Weight:0.5: 
Start/End Date: January 1, 2027 – April 30, 2027
 : Mode of Delivery: On Campus – Thunder Bay– Monday 7:00-10:00 pm


POLI-3215 FDE:  Ontario Politics:  
An examination of political institutions, political processes and political behaviour in Ontario.
Credit Weight:0.5
 ; Start/End Date:  September 1, 2026 – December 31, 2026
 ; Mode of Delivery:  WEB (Asynchronous) Course             


POLI-3337 FDE:  Canadian Federalism:  
An examination of the evolution of Canadian federalism from 1867 to present. Topics include the impact of judicial review on the degree of centralization, the financial arrangements which link federal and provincial governments, proposals, for senate reform, and the issue of Quebec's possible secession.
  Credit Weight:0.5
  Start/End Date:  September 1, 2026 – December 31, 2026
 ; Mode of Delivery:  WEB (Asynchronous) Course
                    


POLI-3351 FDE:  Indigenous Peoples and the Law:  
An examination of the unique legal position of Indigenous Peoples in Canada with particular emphasis on the political, economic and social impact of the law. Topics to be dealt with include: International Law and Indigenous people, Indigenous identity in Canada, the nature of Aboriginal title, the scope of Indigenous rights, pre- and post-confederation treaties (particular emphasis on treaties in northwestern Ontario), land claim negotiations (specific and comprehensive land claims), self-government, constitutional developments, and the nature of amendments to the Indian Act.
  Credit Weight:0.5 ; 
Start/End Date:  September 1, 2026 – December 31, 2026
Mode of Delivery:  WEB (Asynchronous) Course            

POLI-4110 FDE:  Research Methodology
:  Both qualitative and quantitative approaches to political research are analyzed with emphasis on research design, covering topics such as specifying research problems, structuring social-scientific inquiries, designing questionnaires, and collecting data. Other topics will include organizing and analyzing quantitative and qualitative data using computer applications.     
Credit Weight:0.5
 ; Start/End Date:  September 1, 2026 – December 31, 2026
 ; Mode of Delivery:  ZOOM (Synchronous) Course –Thursday 2:30-5:30 pm    

POLI-4150 WDE:  Selected Topics in Constitutional Law
:  An examination of selected key contemporary issues in the areas of Law and Legal Studies. Issues to be examined will vary according to the interests of the students and the instructor.
  Credit Weight:0.5                   
Start/End Date: January 1, 2027 – April 30, 2027
 ; Mode of Delivery:  ZOOM (Synchronous) Course –Tuesday 8:30-11:30 am            


POLI-4255 WAO:  Canadian Public Policy
A survey of existing frameworks for the study of public policy and an examination of the formation, implementation and impact of policies in selected fields.  Credit Weight:0.5 ; 
Start/End Date:  January 1, 2027 – April 30, 2027
: Mode of Delivery:  On Campus – Orillia – Thursday 11:30-2:30 pm


POLI-4911 FDE:  Special Topics - Political Rhetoric:  
Subject matter to be determined by needs and interests of participating students and faculty.
  Credit Weight:0.5  
Start/End Date:  September 1, 2026 – December 31, 2026
Mode of Delivery:  ZOOM (Synchronous) Course - Monday 8:30-11:30 am

Qualifications Preferred
Ph.D. in Political Science preferred, 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 Dr. Toby Rollo, Chair. Detailed information on the Department of Political Science and our programs is available at: https://www.lakeheadu.ca/programs/departments/political-science

Review of applications will begin on May 27, 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 Political Science
Lakehead University
955 Oliver Road
Thunder Bay, ON P7B 5E1
Attn: Dr.T. Rollo, Chair
E-mail: trollo@lakeheadu.ca and
cc: kwoychys@lakeheadu.ca (Administrative Assistant)

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.

Application Deadline:  May 27, 2026

Faculty of Social Science and Humanities/Department of Music
Lakehead University, Thunder Bay Campus, invites applications for  Contract Lecturers in the Department of Music. Applications are requested to teach:

Music 1010 FDE – Music Appreciation
Course Description: A survey of Western Art Music and its connection to today’s popular music. Special emphasis will be placed on the development of critical listening skills.   
Start Date/Duration: September 1 – December 31, 2026 (M/W 5:30-7:00pm)
Mode of Delivery:  Zoom

Music 1010 WDE – Music Appreciation
Course Description: A survey of Western Art Music and its connection to today’s popular music. Special emphasis will be placed on the development of critical listening skills. 
  Start Date/Duration:  January 1 – April 30, 2027 (T/TH 5:30-7:00pm)
Mode of Delivery:  Zoom

Music 1310 FDE – Rudiments of Music


Course Description:An introduction to rudiments of music, including note values, time signatures, scales, chords, musical terms, elementary harmony and transposition.
   Start Date/Duration:  September 1 – December 31, 2026 (TUE/THU 5:30 – 7:00 pm)
Mode of Delivery:  Zoom

Music 1310 WDE – Rudiments of Music


Course Description: An introduction to rudiments of music, including note values, time signatures, scales, chords, musical terms, elementary harmony and transposition
.  Start Date/Duration:  January 1 – April 30, 2027 (M/W 5:30 - 7:00pm)
Mode of Delivery:  Zoom

Music 1331/2331/3331/4331 YA – Wind Ensemble (taught as one class)
Course Description: Designed to provide performing experience in small or large wind groups.
   Start Date/Duration: September 1, 2026 – April 30, 2027 (Tues. 4:00 – 6:00 pm)
Mode of Delivery:  In Person

Music 1350 FA – Theory of Music I
Course Description: A survey of elementary theoretical applications related to tonal and modal systems. Topics include the study of music rudiments, introduction to diatonic harmony, tonal harmonic progressions, and cadences. 
 Start Date/Duration:  September 1 – December 31, 2026 (M/W 11:30 – 1:00 am)
Mode of Delivery:  In Person

Music 1351WA- Theory of Music II
Course Description: Diatonic harmonic part writing and analysis; keyboard harmony; elementary counterpoint and the study of small forms.
Start Date/Duration:  January 1 – April 30, 2027 (M/W 11:30 – 1:00 am)
Mode of Delivery:  In Person

Music 2317 WA – Percussion Techniques
Course Description: An introduction to basic percussion playing and teaching techniques.
Date/Duration: January 1 – April 30, 2027 (TUE/THUR 8:30 -10:00 am)
Mode of Delivery: In Person

Music 2332/3332/4332 YA – Chamber Ensemble (taught as one class)


Course Description: Designed to provide performing experience in small groups.
Date/Duration:  September 1, 2026 – April 30, 2027 (THUR 2:00 -4:00 pm)

Music 3317 FA – Music in Canada
Course Description: A study of Canadian music, musicians, and musical life from colonial times to the present day. Emphasis will be placed on musical composition in Canada after 1918.
Date/Duration: September 1 – December 31, 2026 (TUE/THUR 10:00 – 11:30 am)
Mode of Delivery:  In Person

Music 3352 FA – Keyboard Literature
Course: Description: A survey of keyboard literature from the Renaissance to the 20th century, including solo, chamber and concerto repertoire. Emphasis will be given to the piano literature of the 18th and 19th centuries.
Date/Duration: September 1 – December 31, 2026 (MON/WED 4:00-5:30 pm)
Mode of Delivery: In Person

Music 4313 WA – Orchestration
Course Description: A study of the techniques of orchestration and their application through written exercises.
Date/Duration: January 1 – April 30, 2027 (M/W 10:00 – 11:30 am)
Mode of Delivery: In Person

Music 4315 WA – Topics II (TBA)
Course Description: Please include a Topic Proposal with a description of your proposed topic and indicated how your proposal will complement existing departmental course offerings   
Start Date/Duration:  January 1 – April 30, 2027 (T/Th 10:00 - 11:30 am)
Mode of Delivery:  In Person

Qualifications:  The ideal candidate would have a Doctorate or Master’s degree in Music and/or teaching experience in related field. Experience with experiential learning and online or alternative modes of delivery is highly desired.

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

Performance Courses

One on One Lessons
Mode of Delivery:  In Person

Individual instruction:  A prepared jury is required at the end of the year.  Each instrument has 4 years of Primary instruction and/or 2 years of Secondary instruction.

Bassoon; Cello; Clarinet; Double Bass; Flute; French Horn; Guitar; Harp; Oboe;

Organ; Percussion; Piano; Saxophone; Trombone/Tuba; Trumpet; Viola; Violin; Voice

Qualifications Preferred: The ideal candidate would have a Doctorate or Master’s degree in Music and/or teaching experience in related field. Experience with experiential learning and online or alternative modes of delivery is highly desired.

Codes for Delivery


FA – Fall (face to face)
WA – Winter (face to face)
FDE – Fall (Zoom)
WDE – Winter (Zoom)

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)
Performance Lessons: $69.26 (per hour)

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. Evgeny Chugunov. Detailed information on the Department of Music and our programs is available at: www.lakeheadu.ca/music    

Review of applications will begin immediately, 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 Music
Lakehead University
955 Oliver Road
Thunder Bay, ON P7B 5E1
Attn: Dr. Evgeny Chugunov, Chair
E-mail: etchougo@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.