Assistant Professor, School of Nursing

Overview

Application Deadline: Review of applications will begin on July 16, 2026 and continue until the position is filled.

Faculty of Health and Behavioural Sciences/School of Nursing

Reference # HBS-2027-28-01

Lakehead University, Thunder Bay Campus, invites applications for one tenure-track appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Health and Behavioural Sciences/ School of Nursing. Applicants with teaching interests and training expertise in any area of nursing practice are encouraged to apply. The academic rank of the appointment will be commensurate with the qualifications of the successful candidate. The position will commence on January 1, 2027.

Review of applications will begin on July 16^th, 2026, and continue until the position is filled.

The successful candidate is expected to support a spectrum of primarily undergraduate theory and clinical courses. Additionally, the candidate is expected to actively contribute to research and scholarship activities, as well as participate in departmental administrative service activities such as curriculum development and other administrative committee work associated with the nursing programs. The School of Nursing is located on the Thunder Bay campus.

Thunder Bay is located on Lake Superior in beautiful Northwestern Ontario; home to affordable living; thriving food and arts communities; and four-season, world class outdoor recreation (https://vimeo.com/484127771). The School is committed to leading nursing education and scholarship in the promotion of health in Northwestern Ontario and beyond. We offer 4-year BScN and 3-year compressed BScN undergraduate nursing programs and a Master of Nursing (MN) graduate program with specializations in Advanced Nursing (AN) and Nurse Practitioner (NP). We have a strong partnership with Seven Generations Education Institute and also offer the 4-year BScN program to two regional campuses, namely Kenora and Rainy Lake/Fort Frances via a synchronized instructor model.

The successful candidate will:

1. Degrees: Master’s degree in Nursing or related field and a PhD (or PhD in progress) in Nursing or related field are preferred. At least one graduate degree in Nursing is required.
2. Licensure: Candidates must be a Registered Nurse (RN) in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) by the beginning of the appointment.
3. Teaching: A record or evident promise of excellence in teaching and dedication to students. The successful candidate will demonstrate skillful experience in university level undergraduate classroom teaching, demonstrating knowledge of appropriate learning theories, innovative teaching methodologies, and a commitment to ethics, equity, diversity, inclusivity and decolonization. Experience with experiential learning and online or alternative modes of delivery is highly desired. The successful candidate will also demonstrate a strong commitment to pedagogy and student success with the capacity to bridge theory to practical application in teaching, learning, and program design. Experience with curriculum development, and universal design approaches to teaching and assessment are preferred.
4. 4. Research: Demonstrated scholarly research or creative activities, with record or evident promise of an innovative, independent research program producing high-impact outcomes for nursing education and practice. Previously secured external funding is preferred. Evidence of early research career activities (e.g., publications, presentations, community-based projects, funding, investigator roles, etc.).
5. Service: Demonstrated or evident promise of contributions to the service and administrative activities of the undergraduate and graduate programs, the School, the university, and the broader community.

Compensation

The expected compensation range for this position is:

• Assistant Professor: $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. Kristen Jones-Bonofiglio, Director of the School of Nursing via email: [email protected]. Detailed information on the School of Nursing and our programs is available at: https://www.lakeheadu.ca/programs/departments/nursing

Review of applications will begin on July 16, 2026 and continue until the position is filled. The electronic application (in the form of one PDF document) quoting Reference # HBS-2027-28-01 should include: 1) a cover letter, 2) curriculum vitae (including proof of relevant academic credentials and CNO licensure), 3) evidence of teaching effectiveness (including a statement of teaching philosophy, course outlines, and teaching evaluations for previously-taught courses), 4) a statement of a research plan (current and future interests), and 5) 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. Mirella Stroink, Dean

Faculty of Health and Behavioural Sciences

Lakehead University

Thunder Bay, Ontario

Email: [email protected]

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[email protected]to make appropriate arrangements.

This position is subject to budgetary approval.

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 a goal to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as measured by increasing representation of underrepresented groups among applicants, candidates, and hires. 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; 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 [email protected] to make appropriate arrangements.