Computer Science Thunder Bay Winter 2025
Application Deadline: October 30, 2024
Faculty of Science & Environmental Studies/Computer Science Department
Lakehead University, Thunder Bay Campus, invites applications for Contract Lecturer(s) in the Department of Computer Science. The applicant is requested to teach:
Computer Science 1431-WA- Computer Programming II (With lab)
Course description: Substantially extends the programming skills development, with more complex programs, using advanced C and C++ features. Good programming style and documentation are stressed throughout. Advanced data types, program structures and other advanced topics in C and C++ languages are discussed.
Start Date/Duration:
Lecture – COMP-1431-WA:
Mon/Wed, 5:30pm – 7:00pm (2025-01-01-2025-04-17)
Lab – COMP-1431L-W1:
Wed, 11:30am – 12:30pm (2025-01-01-2025-04-17)
Computer Science 4451-WA- Theory of Computing
Course description: Abstract computation devices, finite automata, pushdown, and linear-bounded automata. Turing Machines, or equivalent, as transducers and as acceptors. Connections with classes of languages and term-rewriting systems. Deterministic and non-deterministic computability. Introduction to logic programming via resolution-unification algorithms.
Start Date/Duration:
Lecture – COMP-4451-WA:
Tues/Thurs, 10:00am – 11:30am (2025-01-01-2025-04-17)
Computer Science 5014-WA- Natural Language Processing
Course description: Introduces computational modelling of natural language processing (NLP). Topics covered include: language modelling, POS tagging, syntactic parsing, statistical parsing, lexical and compositional semantics, and discourse analysis. Introduces the application of machine learning algorithms and NLP for automatic summarisation of text, semantic analysis of sentences and social text analysis. Students will learn machine learning algorithms that are used in natural language processing.
Start Date/Duration:
Lecture – COMP-5014-WA:
Tues/Thurs, 2:30pm – 4:00pm (2025-01-01- 2025-04-17)
Computer Science 4311-WA- Big Data (with lab)
Course description: Students will learn how to select data from big data repositories (like Canadian or US Open Data portals) and how to use proper data analytics techniques. Many data analytics techniques will be introduced such as linear and logistics regression models, decision trees, support vector machine (SVM), association rules and social graph mining. Students will also learn statistical techniques to evaluate the performance of the models. Assignments and projects relating to health care will be a part of the course.
Start Date/Duration:
Lecture – COMP-4311-WA:
Mon/Wed, 5:30pm – 7:00pm (2025-01-01-2025-04-17)
Lab – COMP-4311L-W1:
Wed, 1:30pm – 2:30pm (2025-01-01-2025-04-17)
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. Computer Science, some background in Operating Systems. Experience with experiential learning and online or alternative modes of course 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. Sabah Mohammed. Detailed information on the Department of Computer Science and our programs is available at: https://www.lakeheadu.ca/programs/departments/computer-science
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until 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:
Send Applications to:
Department of Computer Science
Lakehead University
955 Oliver Road
Thunder Bay, ON P7B 5E1
Attn: Dr. Sabah Mohammed, Chair
E-mail: sabah.mohammed@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.
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) 343.8334 or human.resources@lakeheadu.ca to make appropriate arrangements.
This position is subject to budgetary approval