Assistant or Associate Professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering

Application Deadline: May 15, 2026

Reference # (ENG-2026-27-02)

Lakehead University, Thunder Bay Campus, invites applications for one tenure-track appointment at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering. The academic rank of the appointment will be commensurate with the qualifications of the successful candidate. The position will commence on August 1, 2026.

Position Overview

The Department of Chemical Engineering at Lakehead University invites applications for a full-time position at the Assistant or Associate Professor level. The successful candidate will be expected to develop and sustain a research program aligned with the department’s strategic priorities while actively contributing to teaching and academic service. They should establish a strong, externally funded research program that complements and enhances the department’s existing areas of research. The successful candidate is expected to be licensed as a Professional Engineer or be eligible for licensure with Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO), or an equivalent provincial body within Canada, and shall obtain this license within three years of the date of hire.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will conduct independent and collaborative research in chemical engineering aligned with the department’s strategic research themes and teach undergraduate and graduate courses, including thermodynamics, plant design and process engineering, and process simulation using AspenHYSYS and Aspen Plus. In addition to undergraduate and graduate course delivery, the candidate will supervise and mentor undergraduate and graduate students, lead capstone design projects, guide student teams, assess project outcomes, and contribute to curriculum development and other departmental academic initiatives.

Qualifications

• A Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering or a closely related field is required. A bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering or a closely related engineering discipline is strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated excellence, or strong potential for excellence, in both teaching and research.
• Proven or emerging ability to secure external research funding.
• Experience with AspenHYSYS, Aspen Plus, or similar process simulation tools is highly desirable.
• Eligibility for registration as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in Ontario.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and mentoring skills, with the ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment.
• Experience with experiential learning and online or alternative modes of delivery is highly desired.

Compensation

The expected compensation range for this position is:

• Assistant Professor: $88,094 - $133,223
• Associate Professor: $141,099 - $191,099

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

For further information, please contact Dr. Leila Pakzad, Chair of the Department of Chemical Engineering. Detailed information on the Faculty of Engineering and the Department of Chemical Engineering is available at: https://www.lakeheadu.ca/programs/faculties/engineering

Review of applications will begin on May 15, 2026 and continue until the position is filled. The electronic application (in the form of one PDF document) quoting Reference # (ENG-2026-27-02) should include: a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, evidence of teaching effectiveness (including a statement of teaching philosophy (maximum 3 pages), course outlines and teaching evaluations for previously-taught courses), a statement of a research plan (maximum 5 pages) outlining short- and long-term research goals, 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. David Barnett, Interim Dean
Faculty of Engineering
Lakehead University
Thunder Bay, Ontario
Email: dean.engi@lakeheadu.ca