Date Posted:  May 16, 2024
Application Deadline:   May 30, 2024

Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities/Department of Political Science

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

POLI-1301 YA:  Introduction to Law    [Winter term only]
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 [Winter term only]  
Start/End Date:  January 1 to April 30, 2025
On Campus – Thunder Bay – Monday & Wednesday 1:00-2:30 p.m.

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
September 1, 2024 to April 30, 2025
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
January 1, 2025 – April 30, 2025
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
September 1, 2024 – December 31, 2024
On Campus – Thunder Bay – Monday 7:00-10:00 p.m.

POLI-2311 FDE:  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
September 1, 2024 – December 31, 2024
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
September 1, 2024 – December 31, 2024
On Campus – Thunder Bay – Tuesday 7:00-10:00 p.m.

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
September 1, 2024 – December 31, 2024
WEB (Asynchronous) Course
                        
POLI-2410 WDE:  Media & Politics   
The relationship between politics and media and the interaction between government, society and varying media styles and modes of presentation. The course will cover different modes of media, including print, television, film, digital, and social media. Focuses primarily on Canadian media experiences.
Credit Weight:0.5
January 1, 2025 – April 30, 2025
ZOOM (Synchronous) Course – Course via ZOOM Monday & Wednesday 10:00-11:30 a.m.

POLI-2510 FDE:  Ancient & Medieval Political Thought            
The contribution of Classical and Medieval thinkers to the development of ideas about political practice in the West will be studied. The primary goal is to acquaint the student with the variety of opinion around such subjects as community, society, law and justice, and power. Students will also be encouraged to challenge the assumptions of these thinkers with regard to a wide variety of "modern" political perspectives such as technology and media, gender, and post-modernism.
Credit Weight:0.5
September 1, 2024 – December 31, 2024
ZOOM (Synchronous) Course – Course via ZOOM Tuesday & Thursday 8:30-10:00 a.m.

POLI-2617 FAO:  International Law & Organizations                
An examination of the development of international organizations, such as The League of Nations, the U.N. and its agencies. This course also analyzes the sources of international laws and their significance in international relations. Topics include: diplomacy, recognition, state succession, jurisdiction, treaties, extradition, and nationality.
Credit Weight:0.5
September 1, 2024 – December 31, 2024
On Campus – Orillia – Tuesday & Thursday 1:00-2:30 p.m.

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
January 1, 2025 – April 30, 2025
On Campus – Thunder Bay – Monday 7:00-10:00 p.m.

POLI-3215 FDE:  Ontario Politics                            
An examination of political institutions, political processes and political behaviour in Ontario.
Credit Weight:0.5
September 1, 2024 – December 31, 2024
WEB (Asynchronous) Course                        

POLI-3250 WDE:  The Politics of Food                        
Designed to explore the global politics of food and its impact on the understanding of food security and food sovereignty, this course will focus attention on the political effects of food action and policy in Canada and more specifically on the development of community interests and services around food security.    
Credit Weight:0.5
January 1, 2025 – April 30, 2025
ZOOM (Synchronous) Course – Course via ZOOM Tuesday & Thursday 8:30-10:00 a.m.
        
POLI-3337 WAO:  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
On Campus – Orillia – Monday & Wednesday 1:00-2:30 p.m.
                    
POLI-3351 WA:  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
January 1, 2025 – April 30, 2025
On Campus – Thunder Bay –Tuesday 7:00-10:00 p.m.

POLI-3519 WDE:  Special Topics:  American Presidency                
Subject matter to be determined by needs and interests of participating students and faculty.
Credit Weight:0.5
January 1, 2025 – April 30, 2025
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
September 1, 2024 – December 31, 2024
ZOOM (Synchronous) Course – Course via ZOOM Monday 2:30-5:30 p.m.

POLI-4113 WAO:  The Politics of Incarceration    
An examination of the theory and practice of mass incarceration. The gradual transformations of prison systems throughout the globe and mass incarceration have become important political tendency throughout the world. The purpose of the seminar is to study the implications of these trends and to discuss global patterns, national variations and historical transformations in punishment regimes and the politics behind prison-industrial complex system.
Credit Weight:0.5
On Campus - Orillia - Friday 2:30-5:30
                
POLI-4150 FB:  Topics in Law:  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
September 1, 2024 – December 31, 2024
On Campus – Thunder Bay –Tuesday 2:30-5:30 p.m.

POLI-4215 WDE:  Canadian Political Thought                    
A survey and analysis of the history of Canadian political ideas. The course will survey a variety of subjects including federalism, toryism, continentalism and a number of important Canadian thinkers including George Grant and Harold Innis.
Credit Weight:0.5
January 1, 2025 – April 31, 2025
ZOOM (Synchronous) Course – Course via ZOOM Monday 2:30-5:30 p.m.

POLI-4911 WDE:  Special Topics - Political Rhetoric                
Subject matter to be determined by needs and interests of participating students and faculty.
Credit Weight:0.5   ZOOM (Synchronous) Monday 8:30-11:30 a.m.

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

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.

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 31, 2024, 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 budgetary approval.

Date Posted:  May 9, 2024
Application Deadline:  June 1, 2024

Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities/Department of Indigenous Learning

Lakehead University, Thunder Bay Campus, invites applications for a Contract Lecturer in the Department of Indigenous Learning.  Applications are requested to teach:
 
INDI-2713-FDE:  Critical Approaches to Health and Well-Being


In much of the western world, biomedicine has emerged as the dominant, or officially, legitimized health-care system. In the process, Indigenous ways of providing for the health and well-being of Indigenous Peoples have been not only marginalized but devalued and undermined, leading some scholars to conclude that biomedicine has become part and parcel of the "pathologizing colonial discourse" of the western world. Topics of discussion include diagnosis and treatment of disease, access to health-care providers, language and the transmission of information, knowledge hierarchies, and the ethnocentric basis of western science. 
Start Date/Duration:  September 1 to December 31, 2024
Once per week:   7:00pm to 10:00pm (Zoom delivery)

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.

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 on June 3, 2024 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.

This position is subject to budgetary approval.

Application Deadline:  May 22, 2024

Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities/Department of English
Lakehead University, Thunder Bay Campus, (on campus), invites applications for a Contract Lecturer in the Department of English.  Applications are requested to teach:
 
1)             ENGL 1015 FF:  Introduction to Academic Writing  
An introduction to university-level standards of composition, revision, editing, research, and documentation. A review of English grammar (word and sentence level) and rhetorical forms (paragraph level and beyond), and a study of the methods and conventions of academic argumentation and research, with an emphasis on finding and evaluating sources, formulating research questions, developing arguments, and composing various types of analyses including academic essays.
 
2)             ENGL 1016 WC:  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:   Fall Term – September 1 – December 31, 2024
                                     Winter Term – January 1 – April 30, 2025

Qualifications Preferred:  Ph. D. (English); experience teaching writing 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.

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. Anna Guttman, Chair, Department of English. 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 23, 2024, 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: Dr. Anna Guttman, Chair
Email: aguttman@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.

Application Deadline:  May 22, 2024

Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities/Social Justice Studies Program

Lakehead University, Thunder Bay Campus, invites applications for Contract Lecturers in the Social Justice Studies program.  Applications are requested to teach:
 
SOCJ-5030-FA: Theories of Social Justice


This course explores theories of social justice and equity, with a strong focus on Indigenous peoples and the north. It presents the main theoretical schools of thought in the field of social justice, and students will be asked to consider: what is social justice? what constitutes a just society? how is equity to be achieved in a culturally pluralistic society? how do these questions intersect with theoretical schools of race, gender, ability, colonization, Eurocentrism, and educational and economic opportunity? how do we promote a socially just society?
Start Date/Duration:   September 1 – December 31, 2024; Wednesdays, 2:30pm – 5:30pm (in-person delivery)
 
SOCJ-5030-WDE: Theories of Social Justice


This course explores theories of social justice and equity, with a strong focus on Indigenous peoples and the north. It presents the main theoretical schools of thought in the field of social justice, and students will be asked to consider: what is social justice? what constitutes a just society? how is equity to be achieved in a culturally pluralistic society? how do these questions intersect with theoretical schools of race, gender, ability, colonization, Eurocentrism, and educational and economic opportunity? how do we promote a socially just society?
Start Date/Duration:   January 1 – April 30, 2025; Thursdays, 2:30pm – 5:30pm (Online/ Zoom delivery)

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 Social Justice Studies. Candidates possessing a non-Social Justice Studies degree 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 Élaine Doiron, Social Justice Studies Administrative Assistant at admin.socialjustice@lakeheadu.ca. Detailed information on Social Justice Studies and our programs is available at:
https://www.lakeheadu.ca/programs/departments/social-justice.

Review of applications will begin on May 23, 2024, 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:

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 7, 2024
Application Deadline:  May 22, 2024

Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities/Department of Philosophy

Lakehead University, Thunder Bay and/or Orillia Campuses, invites applications for Contract Lecturers in the Department of Philosophy.  Applications are requested to teach:

PHIL-1110-FDE:  Intro to Philosophy: Origins (WEB asynchronous)
Examination of the history of philosophy, from the pre-Socratics to the Modern era of philosophy. Philosophers discussed may include Thales, Socrates, Plato, Aristotle, St. Augustine, and Thomas Aquinas.

PHIL-1118-FDE:  Philosophy of the Occult and Paranormal (WEB asynchronous)
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.

PHIL/GERO-2511-FDE:  Biomedical Ethics (WEB asynchronous)
Moral issues that arise in the biomedical field, such as euthanasia, informed consent, paternalism, confidentiality, and just distribution of medical resources. Codes of ethics, moral principles, and their relation to moral theories and to specific moral principles.

Start Date/Duration for Fall Courses:   September 1 to December 31, 2024
 
PHIL-3419 WDE:  Philosophy and Gender (WEB asynchronous)
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.

PHIL/GERO-3011-WDE:  DEATH (WEB asynchronous)
It has been called, along with taxes, the one certainty in life, the thing that all of us fear, the great leveller. Cicero claimed that to learn to die is the aim of philosophy. This view, and others concerning the nature and import of death and dying, will be examined.

Start Date/Duration for Winter Courses:  January 1 to April 30, 2025

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 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.

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 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 23, 2024, 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 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. 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 7, 2024
Application Deadline:  May 14, 2024

Faculty of Social Science and Humanities/Department of Languages

Lakehead University, Thunder Bay Campus, invites applications for a Contract Lecturer in the Department of Languages.  Applications are requested to teach:
 
FREN 0500 YA – FRENCH FOR BEGINNERS
Introduction to written and spoken French. Exercises in pronunciation, aural comprehension, oral skills, elementary composition, and translation. Study of selected texts.
Start Date/Duration:   2024/09/01 to 2025/04/30

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

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. Isabelle Lemée. Detailed information on the Department of Languages and our programs is available at: https://www.lakeheadu.ca/programs/departments/languages

Review of applications will begin May 14, 2024 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 Languages
Lakehead University
955 Oliver Road
Thunder Bay, ON P7B 5E1
Attn:  Dr. Isabelle Lemée, Chair
E-mail:  ilemee@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.

Date Posted:  May 3, 2024
Application Deadline:  May 17, 2024

Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities/Department of English

Lakehead University, Thunder Bay, (on campus), invites applications for a Contract Lecturer in the Department of English.  Applications are requested to teach:

ENGL 2916 WA - Popular Texts and Forms
An examination of "the popular' in terms of texts, forms, genres, and audience. Students will learn to recognize and understand generic conventions (e.g. mystery, romance, horror, etc.) within a variety of media forms (novels, comics, television, digital media, etc.) with attention to their relationships with audience and reception.
Start Date/Duration:   Winter Term – January 1 – April 30, 2025

Qualifications Preferred:     Ph. D. and experience teaching literature or cultural studies 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.

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. Anna Guttman, Chair, Department of English. 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 18, 2024, 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: Dr. Anna Guttman, Chair
Email: aguttman@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.

Date Posted:  May 3, 2024
Application Deadline:  May 17, 2024

Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities/Department of English

Lakehead University, Thunder Bay, (on campus), invites applications for a Contract Lecturer in the Department of English.  Applications are requested to teach:

English 2012FA: Creative Writing: Prose Fiction
Instruction and practice in writing prose fiction, with a focus on narrative craft (plot, setting, characterization, theme, point of view, and dialogue).
Start Date/Duration:   Fall Term – September 1 – December 31, 2024

Qualifications Preferred:  Ph. D. (English) or M.A. or M.F.A. in Creative Writing; experience teaching creative writing 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.

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. Anna Guttman, Chair, Department of English. 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 18, 2024, 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: Dr. Anna Guttman, Chair
Email: aguttman@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.

Date Posted:  May 3, 2024
Application Deadline: May 21, 2024

Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities/Department of Sociology

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

SOCI-1100    YAO:        Introduction to Sociology
Sociological exploration of society, culture, social interaction and power relations. Topics may include (but not limited to): crime, economy, education, environment, gender, globalization, health and society, racial and class inequality, urbanization.
Credit Weight:1.0
September 1, 2024 – April 30, 2025
On Orillia Campus  – Tuesday & Thursday 2:30-4:00 p.m.

SOCI-2509    YDE:        Sociology of Health and Illness
A study of the social and cultural dimensions of health and illness. Topics may include: the social organization of medicine; social determinants of health status; lay perspectives on health, illness and the body; the experience of illness and health care; and the impact of social change on medical beliefs and practice.
Credit Weight:1.0
September 1, 2024 – April 30, 2025
ZOOM (Synchronous) Course – Course via ZOOM Monday & Wednesday 5:30-7:00 p.m.

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

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.

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. C. 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 May 22, 2024 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 Sociology
Lakehead University
955 Oliver Road
Thunder Bay, ON P7B 5E1
Attn:  Dr. C. Sanders, Chair
E-mail:  csander2@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 budgetary approval.
                          

Date Posted:  May 1, 2024    
Application Deadline: May 14, 2024

Faculty of Social Science 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:

Fall Course:

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:  2024/09/01 – 2024/12/31

Winter Course:

FREN 1511 WA – ORAL FRENCH II
A course designed for perfecting oral skills. Audio-visual activities, oral presentations, and debates with an emphasis on prevention of Anglicisms.
Start Date/Duration:  2025/01/01 – 2025/04/30

Full Year Courses:

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:  2024/09/01 – 2025/04/30

FREN 2101 YA – ADVANCED ORAL FRENCH
Training in communication in the French language with intensive emphasis on oral skills but including written exercises and readings.
Start Date/Duration:  2024/09/01 – 2025/04/30

FREN 2201 YA – ADVANCED FRENCH
Advanced study of the structure of French (morphology, syntax, semantics). Exercises designed to introduce the student to the various stylistic levels necessary for writing proficiency.
Start Date/Duration:  2024/09/01 – 2025/04/30

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:  2024/09/01 – 2025/04/30

LING 0300/ANTH 0300 YDE – INTRODUCTION TO LANGUAGE
A general introduction to linguistics, focussing 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:   2024/09/01 – 2025/04/30

Qualifications Preferred: The ideal candidate would have a Master’s degree in French/Etymology or related field with significant expertise related to the topic they will be teaching.  "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.

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. Isabelle Lemée.  Detailed information on the Department of Languages and our programs is available at: https://www.lakeheadu.ca/programs/departments/languages

Review of applications will begin May 14, 2024 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 Languages
Lakehead University
955 Oliver Road
Thunder Bay, ON P7B 5E1
Attn: Dr. Isabelle Lemée, Chair
E-mail:  ilemee@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.