Application Deadline: Review of applications will begin on July 29^th, 2022 and continue until the position is filled.

Faculty of Health and Behavioural Sciences

Department of Psychology

Reference # HBS-2022-23-06

Lakehead University, Thunder Bay Campus, invites applications for one limited-term appointment (2-year) in the Faculty of Health and Behavioural Sciences, Department of Psychology. The position will commence on September 1, 2022. The teaching duties for this position consist of six undergraduate one-semester courses distributed over 2 or 3 academic semesters. Two of these courses can be the instruction of the 4^th year thesis course and mentorship of undergraduate thesis students. There may be limited opportunities for graduate-level teaching, for qualified candidates.

The successful candidate will:

1. Hold a doctorate degree in psychology before starting the position;
2. Show evidence of an active research program in psychology
3. Demonstrate commitment to teaching at the undergraduate levels 
4. We are particularly seeking candidates with the ability to teach any of the following courses:
   1. Statistics, Social psychology, Advanced Social Psychology, Personality, Health Psychology, Cultural Psychology, Behavioural Neuroscience, Adult Disorders, History of Psychology, Emotions and Motivation, Learning, Animal Behaviour, Addiction Processes, Indigenous Mental Health
   2. Experience with experiential learning and online or alternative modes of delivery is highly desired.
5. Demonstrate commitment to research and scholarship by providing evidence of peer-reviewed academic publications, academic conference presentations, and/or knowledge translation activities;
6. Demonstrate capacity to provide effective research supervision at the undergraduate level

The Department of Psychology is located at the Thunder Bay campus. Thunder Bay is located on Lake Superior in beautiful Northwestern Ontario, home to affordable living, thriving foodie 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.

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 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-2022-23-06 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 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 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.