General Science 1000 Thunder Bay Fall/Winter 2024-25
Application Deadline: June 21, 2024
Faculty of Science and Environmental Studies
Lakehead University, Thunder Bay Campus, invites applications for a Contract Lecturer in the Faculty of Science and Environmental Studies. Applications are requested to teach:
General Science 1000 YA – Topics in Science
As part of a team, the instructor(s) will develop the course content, provide leadership, coordinate guest presentations, lead student discussion, and support students as they develop the skills for teaching science at the Primary-Junior or Junior-Intermediate Levels. The course will be offered for the 2023-24 Academic Year in-person at the Thunder Bay Campus. An instructor is needed for each of the following modules:
1. Life Systems
2. Structures and Mechanisms
3. Matter and Energy
4. Earth and Space Systems
Start Date/Duration: 2024-09-01 - 2025-04-30 (each module will run for approximately 6 weeks)
Lecture: Tuesday/Thursday 7:00pm – 8:30pm
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: PhD (preferred) with teaching experience in Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Earth & Space science at the post-secondary level. Knowledge of the requirements or challenges of teaching science at the P/J and J/I levels would be an asset. Experience with experiential learning and online or alternative modes of course delivery is highly desired. Candidates lacking the specific degree qualification, but who possess an appropriate combination of experience and other academic qualifications are also encouraged to apply.
Lakehead is a comprehensive university with a reputation for innovative programs and cutting-edge research. With campuses located in Thunder Bay and Orillia, 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 ten faculties, including Business Administration, Education, Engineering, Health and Behavioural Sciences, Natural Resources Management, Science and Environmental Studies, Social Sciences and Humanities, Graduate Studies, and Ontario’s newest Faculty of Law. For further information, please visit: www.lakeheadu.ca.
For further information, please contact the Faculty of Science and Environmental Studies (ses@lakeheadu.ca). Detailed information on the Faculty and it’s ten departments is available at: Science and Environmental Studies | Lakehead University
Review of applications will begin on June 21, 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:
Send Applications to:
Faculty of Science and Environmental Studies
Lakehead University
955 Oliver Road
Thunder Bay, ON P7B 5E1
Attn: Dr. Todd Randall, Dean, Science and Environmental Studies
E-mail: applications.ses@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.