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Application Deadline: Review of applications will begin on November 20^th, 2023, and continue until the position is filled.

Faculty of Health and Behavioural Sciences

Department of Psychology

Reference #HBS-2024-25-01

Lakehead University, Thunder Bay Campus, invites applications for one tenure-track appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Health and Behavioural Sciences/Department of Psychology. The academic rank of the appointment will be commensurate with the qualifications of the successful candidate. The position will commence on July 1, 2024

The successful candidate will:    

1. Have completed a PhD in clinical psychology from a CPA- or APA-accredited program.

1. Be registered or eligible for registration in Clinical Psychology with the College of Psychologists of Ontario (CPO).  We have a particular need for candidates with clinical competence working with children and adolescents.  Preference will be given to candidates who are already registered. Those who are not registered must initiate the registration process within the first six months of hire.
2. Show commitment to the scientist-practitioner model.
3. Demonstrate research productivity and the capacity to develop a strong independent research program that expands and/or complements the range of current faculty research interests and expertise, and attract external research funding;
4. Have demonstrated ability to teach undergraduate and graduate courses broadly related to their area of expertise and have evidence of an effective teaching record.
5. Experience with experiential learning and online or alternative modes of delivery is highly desired.
6. Demonstrated commitments to equity, diversity, decolonization, inclusion, belonging, and social justice.

7. Be able to supervise undergraduate and graduate student research and contribute to the service and administrative activities of the clinical program, the department, and the university; and,

The Department of Psychology is located on both the Thunder Bay and Orillia campus with this position being located at the Thunder Bay campus. Thunder Bay is located on Lake Superior in beautiful Northwestern Ontario; home to affordable living; thriving food and arts communities; and four-season, world class outdoor recreation (https://vimeo.com/484127771). The Department offers arts and science undergraduate programs, graduate programs in Psychological Science (MSc and PhD), MA Clinical Psychology, and CPA-accredited PhD Clinical Psychology programs at the Thunder Bay campus and an HBA psychology program at the Orillia campus.

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. Rupert Klein, Chair of the Department of Psychology at (807) 343-8535 or via email at rgklein@lakeheadu.ca. Detailed information on the Department of Psychology and our programs is available at: https://www.lakeheadu.ca/programs/departments/psychology.

The electronic application (in the form of one PDF document) quoting Reference # HBS-2023-24-02 should include: a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, evidence of teaching effectiveness (including a statement of teaching philosophy, statement of experience with and approach to equity, diversity, and inclusion in teaching, course outlines and teaching evaluations for previously-taught courses), a statement of a research plan (current and future interests), copies of the three most significant publications, and the names and contact information of three references. A completed Confirmation of Eligibility to Work in Canada.pdf form must accompany your package. 

Applicants should submit their electronic application to:

Attn: Dr. Mirella Stroink, Dean
Faculty of Health and Behavioural Sciences
Lakehead University
955 Oliver Road
Thunder Bay ON P7B 5E1
e-mail: fhbs@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.

This position is subject to budgetary approval.

About this Job

Reporting to the President & Vice-Chancellor, the Executive Assistant will provide Executive level
assistance and support to the Office of the President. The incumbent will be responsible for ensuring
that the coordination and completion of the complex administrative tasks are executed in an efficient,
professional, and timely manner. The work of the Executive Assistant is conducted with a high level of
confidentiality and professionalism. This role is a key member of the Office of the President's
administrative team supporting and contributing to the efficient functioning of the office. The Executive
Assistant will be responsible for providing administrative support to the President's portfolio under the
direction of the Chief of Staff. A high level of commitment is required, and the ability to be effective in a
deadline driven environment where change is constant.

Qualifications

● Post-secondary education along with a minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience working in a senior executive office, preferably at a post-secondary institution
● Exceptional organizational skills and ability to prioritize meeting deadlines while balancing competing needs.
● Exceptional computer skills including experience with presentation software (PowerPoint) and
various office programs including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, etc.) and Concur.
● Comprehensive experience providing administrative support to executives and or committees,
including agenda preparation.
● Ability to perform at exceptional levels in listening and communication skills, spelling and
grammar skills, both written and verbal and problem analysis.

Working Conditions

● Office environment
● This position may require at times working after hours and on weekends based on operational
needs therefore the ability to be flexible is desired.
● This position is based at the Thunder Bay campus location.

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Application Deadline: December 31, 2023

Bora Laskin Faculty of Law

Reference # LAW-2024-25-01

Lakehead University, Thunder Bay Campus, invites applications for three (3) three-year limited term appointments, typically at the rank of Assistant Professor at the Bora Laskin Faculty of Law. The academic rank of the appointment will be commensurate with the qualifications of the successful candidate.

The Faculty of Law is expanding its first-year cohort to include one section of online intensive learners. To support this expansion, we are seeking applications from outstanding established and emerging scholars with a J.D./LL.B., and a graduate degree in law or a cognate discipline. The ability to teach subjects taught in the first-year curriculum is required. Teaching interests and expertise related to the mandate areas of the Faculty of Law will be looked upon very favorably, and experience with experiential learning and online or alternative modes of delivery is highly desired.Willingness to teach both in person and online (no hybrid) is required. Candidates must be eligible for licensing with any Canadian Law Society.

The Bora Laskin Faculty of Law is known for its innovative curriculum with mandatory courses in Aboriginal and Indigenous Law implemented in 2013. At the Bora Laskin Faculty of Law, practice skills learning is integrated into the curriculum of substantive courses.  The Law Society of Ontario approved the Integrated Practice Curriculum (IPC) in 2013 for the law school to serve as a leader and model in providing legal practice skills as part of the J.D. program.

Beginning in the 2024/25 academic year, in addition to offering the first-year curriculum to two sections in person, the Faculty will also offer one section through an online intensive program comprised of online and land-based learning. For more information on the online intensive program, please visit:  https://www.lakeheadu.ca/programs/departments/law/curriculum/1l-online-intensive

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: http://www.lakeheadu.ca.

For further information, please contact Professor Joan Braun, Chair, Appointments Committee. Detailed information on the Bora Laskin Faculty of Law and our programs is available at: https://www.lakeheadu.ca/programs/departments/law

Review of applications will begin on November 15, 2023 and continue until the positions are filled. The electronic application (in the form of one PDF document) quoting Reference # LAW-2024-25-01should include: a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, a teaching statement, which includes teaching philosophy, teaching experience and interests (3 pages maximum), evidence of teaching effectiveness attached to the teaching statement, such as course outlines and evaluations from previous courses taught, a statement of a research plan, current and future interests (3 pages maximum), up to three  publications or writing samples, and the names and contact information of three references. A completed Confirmation of Eligibility to Work in Canada.pdf form must accompany your package. 

Where three publications are not available the applicant may supplement publications with other writing samples such as a chapter of a dissertation.

The letter of application should indicate teaching interests in the first-year curriculum (incl. Tort Law, Criminal Law, Contract Law, Constitutional Law, Property Law, Indigenous Law, Foundations of Canadian Law, and Legal Research and Writing) should confirm willingness to teach in person as required (in Thunder Bay) and online.

Applicants should submit their electronic application to:

Professor Joan Braun, Chair, Appointments Committee
Bora Laskin Faculty of Law
Lakehead University
Thunder Bay, Ontario
Email: mainoffice.law@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 orhuman.resources@lakeheadu.cato make appropriate arrangements.

This position is subject to budgetary approval.

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Qualitative Postdoctoral Position in the Enhancing the Prevention of Injury & Disability (EPID)@Work Research Institute

The EPID@Work Research Institute at Lakehead University in Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada, invites highly qualified and motivated applicants to a Qualitative Postdoctoral Fellow position available under the leadership of Drs. Vicki Kristman and Kathy Sanderson. As a member of EPID the successful candidate will be part of a team conducting collaborative research in the main research areas of the Institute: mental health in the workplace; equity, diversity, and inclusion; and knowledge mobilization and implementation. We are looking to design and conduct a qualitative longitudinal study that will complement the Northwestern Ontario Workplace and Worker Health Study. This is an excellent opportunity for new PhD graduates to apply qualitative research methods, benefit from an active well-funded interdisciplinary research environment, and publish. The stipend is highly competitive and commensurate with experience. Opportunities for the fellow to apply for independent funding will be available and encouraged. The resources and collaborators within the Institute will be available to the postdoctoral fellow. A multiple-year appointment is dependent on satisfactory performance.

The EPID@Work Research Institute was established in 2018 to conduct high quality, transdisciplinary research in the areas of work-related injury and disability prevention with a particular focus on issues relevant to Northwestern Ontario. Our goal is to bring together community and academia to conduct research together. In 2022, we officially became a member of Ontario’s occupational health and safety system.

Key Accountabilities:

• Develop a research protocol and implement a qualitative longitudinal research project to accompany the quantitative cohort study.
• Apply for funding to local, provincial, and/or national research agencies.
• Train junior researchers to recruit and conduct participant interviewing as part of the protocol implementation.  
• Analyze qualitative data
• Write, prepare, edit, and format manuscripts for publications and grant applications.
• Publish original research results in appropriate journals and other recognized media.
• Prepare presentations and posters relating to research.
• Attend scientific conferences agreed upon in collaboration with supervisory team to present results (subject to the availability of travel funds).
• Support and provide consultation to other research staff.
• Conduct literature reviews and other background research for manuscript and grant writing.
• Discuss research findings with the research team, collaborative partners, other researchers, etc.
• Work collaboratively with the research team, EPID scientific and community members, and external academic institutions.
• Participate in training and educational activities.
• Supervision of students and junior scientific staff may be required.

Requirements/Qualifications:

• A Ph.D., or equivalent degree with an emphasis on mental health; equity, diversity or inclusion; or knowledge mobilization and implementation and qualitative approaches.
• Current knowledge of and experience with research design, research methodologies, patient recruitment and testing, and data analysis.
• Advanced qualitative analysis training.
• Evidence of experience in preparation and publication of manuscripts, including at least two first author publications (accepted or in press); excellent scientific writing and strong oral communications skills.
• Results oriented work ethic to work independently and undertake tasks needed to accomplish work objectives and deliver quality, consistent and timely results.
• Demonstrated leadership, conflict resolution, interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Proven ability to adapt readily to change.
• Models and promotes core ethical practice and reflects an optimistic and positive attitude.

To apply, applicants should submit as a single PDF file: a cover letter, curriculum vitae, copies or links to their most significant publications, and the names of at least 3 individuals who can provide a recommendation to epid.hbsc@lakeheadu.ca.

A completed Confirmation of Eligibility to Work in Canada form must accompany your package. More information on the EPID@Work Research Institute is available at https://www.lakeheadu.ca/centre/epid.

For more information, questions can be addressed to Dr. Vicki Kristman, epid.director@lakeheadu.ca, Director, EPID@Work Research Institute, Lakehead University, 955 Oliver Road, Thunder Bay, Ontario Canada P7B 5E1.

Lakehead University is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals including women, members of racialized groups/visible minorities, Indigenous persons and persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.  Lakehead University is committed to an environment of open access to employment opportunities. Accommodations are available for all applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodations for interviews or other meetings, please contact Human Resources at (807) 343-8334. We appreciate your interest; however, we will only notify those selected for an interview.

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