Department of Civil Engineering Fall/Winter 2024-25

Application Deadline: Open Until Filled

Department of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Engineering

Lakehead University, Thunder Bay Campus, invites applications for a Contract Lecturer in the Department of Civil Engineering.  Applications are requested to teach:

FALL/WINTER 2024-2025 COURSES

ECIV    1533   FA                   Mechanics of Materials II
                                                Start/End Date: September 3 – December 3

ECIV    1630   FA                   Theory of Structures
                                                Start/End Date: September 3 – December 3

ECIV    1733   FA                   Civil Engineering Drawing
                                                Start/End Date: September 3 – December 3

ECIV    2135   FA                   Construction Practice
                                                Start/End Date: September 3 – December 3

ECIV    3335   FA                   Structural Analysis
                                                Start/End Date: September 3 – December 3

ECIV    1111   WB                 Dynamics I
                                                Start/End Date: January 6 – April 4

ECIV    2012   WA                 Soil Mechanics
                                                Start/End Date: January 6 – April 4

ECIV    2639   WA                 Construction Materials
                                                Start/End Date: January 6 – April 4

ECIV    2919   WA                 Technology Project
                                                Start/End Date: January 6 – April 4

Full course descriptions can be found here:  https://csdc.lakeheadu.ca/~/Catalog/ViewCatalog.aspx?pageid=viewcatalog&cat alogid=29&topicgroupid=31353

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

Qualifications Preferred:  Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering with P.Eng. designation. Education background and proven practical experience in the subject matter along with 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 Ms. Alicia Madore (Faculty of Engineering Administrative Assistant) at acmadore@lakeheadu.ca. Detailed information on the Faculty of Engineering/Civil Engineering Department and our programs is available at:  https://www.lakeheadu.ca/programs/faculties/engineering  

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:

Faculty of Engineering
E-mail:  dean.engi@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.