The Faculty of Natural Resources Management, Lakehead University, Thunder Bay
Campus is seeking a Contract Lecturer for Fish & Wildlife Fundamentals, NRMT3116-FA for the Fall session of 2015 (Sept. 8 – Dec. 31, 2015) .
Course description for Fish & Wildlife Fundamentals: Students will develop skills in
wildlife observation and identification with an emphasis on vertebrates of the boreal
system. Lectures will introduce the taxonomy and life requisites of individual species
and life forms, and compare aquatic and terrestrial systems at various scales. Other
topics include fish and wildlife planning, management investment, tracking, trapping,
hunting, rare and endangered species, and the use of ecological land classifications or
forest inventory to classify habitat. Field trips and a lab setting will assist in the learning
of fish and wildlife specimens.
This course is conducted in 2:3 format for lectures and labs.
Qualifications of applicant should include: Master’s degree (or equivalent mixture of
work experience and graduate studies) in Forestry, Ecology, Environmental Studies or
related field, understanding and use of various measurement and census tools,
understanding of forest ecology, and relevant teaching experience. Must have an up-todate understanding of forest management challenges related to fish & wildlife MNRF
approaches and public perceptions.
Applicants are asked to submit a curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching and research
interests, teaching evaluations if available, and three references by email to:
Dr. Ulf Runesson
Dean, Faculty of Natural Resources Management
Lakehead University
955 Oliver Road
Thunder Bay, ON P7B 5E1
Email: Ulf.Runesson@lakeheadu.ca
Tel: (807) 343-8784
Applicants are asked to please address questions by email to urunesso@lakeheadu.ca_
Review of applications will begin July 13, 2015 and continue until the position has been filled.
A completed Confirmation of Immigration/Citizenship Status should accompany your package. This form
is available on our website at http://hr.lakeheadu.ca/pdf/immig.pdf
Lakehead University is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and welcomes
applications from all qualified individuals including women, members of visible minorities, Aboriginal
persons and persons with disabilities. We appreciate your interest; however, only those selected for an
interview will be notified.