Teaching-focused tenure-track position in forest operations and forest management

Application Deadline: June 01, 2026

Faculty of Natural Resources Management

Reference #: NRM-2026-27-03

Lakehead University, Thunder Bay Campus, invites applications for one teaching-focused tenure-track position in Forest Operations and Forest Management at the rank of Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Natural Resources Management. The academic rank of the appointment will be commensurate with the qualifications of the successful candidate.  The position will commence on July 1st or August 1st, 2026.

Description of the Faculty of Natural Resources Management

The Faculty of Natural Resources Management at Lakehead University is globally recognized for its excellence in research and education in forestry and related disciplines. Lakehead’s program offerings are diverse, ranging from but not limited to the sustainable management of forests and related resources, timber and biomass production, bio-products, biodiversity, wildlife management to environment management. The Faculty has a rich history of successful national and international collaborations with universities, NGOs, and government agencies in research and education. More information about the Faculty can be found at https://www.lakeheadu.ca/programs/departments/nrm.

Position description

The position requires a Ph.D. degree in Forest Operations or Forest Management with experience and demonstrated excellence in teaching undergraduate courses in both forest operations and forest management. Experience with experiential learning and online or alternative modes of delivery is highly desired.  Applicants should be a Registered Professional Forester (RPF) or an RPF in Training in any Canadian jurisdiction or at least be eligible for RPF status in Ontario.

The teaching-focused position requires the appointee to commit to the development of educational leadership, such as application of and/or active engagement in the scholarship of teaching and learning, the development or utilization of innovative teaching or assessment format or method, involvement in curriculum development and innovation, significant contributions to curriculum development or renewal, course design, new assessment models, pedagogical innovation and other initiatives that extend beyond the member’s classroom and advance the University’s ability to excel in its teaching and learning mandates. More details can be found in Article 16.04 of the Collective Agreement (https://lufa.org/agreements/). 

The successful candidate will be expected to teach a range of undergraduate and graduate level courses, including Forest Operations (NRMT 3211), Decision Support Tools (NRMT 3212), Management Planning I (NRMT4212), Management Planning II (NRMT4214), Harvesting II (NRMT4134), Renewable Energy Resources (NRMT4253), and field schools for undergraduate students. The maximum teaching load for the position is eight (8) one-semester courses (8.0 half-course credits, including both courses and field schools). The appointee is also expected to supervise undergraduate theses. Experience in thesis supervision will be an asset. 

Compensation

The expected compensation range for this position is: $88,094 - $133,223 

Salary will be determined in accordance with the collective agreement and will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

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. Brigitte Leblon. Detailed information on the Faculty of Natural Resources Management and our programs is available at: https://www.lakeheadu.ca/programs/departments/nrm/program-options.

Review of applications will begin on May 25, 2026 and continue until the position is filled. The electronic application (in the form of one PDF document) quoting Reference # (NRM-2026-27-03) should include: a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, evidence of teaching effectiveness (including a statement of teaching philosophy, course outlines and teaching evaluations for previously-taught courses), a statement of a teaching leadership 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:

Dr. Qing-Lai Dang

Chair of the Recruitment Committee for the Teaching-Focused Tenure-Track Position in Forest Operations and Forest Management

Faculty of Natural Resources Management, Lakehead University

Thunder Bay, Ontario

Email: qdang@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.