"Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Health and Behavioural Sciences/ School of Social Work"

Lakehead University, Orillia Campus, invites applications for two tenure-track appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Health and Behavioural Sciences/ School of Social Work.

The academic rank of the appointment will be commensurate with the qualifications of the successful candidate. The position will commence on August 1, 2026.

The ideal candidate will have a PhD in Social Work, or PhD in a related discipline together with an MSW degree, demonstrated ability to conduct impactful research and publish in peer-reviewed journals, and ability to teach at the BSW and MSW levels. The range of courses is broad but some specific areas for teaching may include macro social work theory, social policy, clinical social work practice, social work practice theory, interviewing, and communication skills, Indigenous social work, among others. The applicant should have the ability to teach generalist social work practice that integrates practical learning and have experience with graduate supervision. Applicants should also have a personal and professional commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and social justice. Our programs are accredited in-person programs.

For further information, please contact Dr. Les Fleischer at lfleisch@lakeheadu.ca or (705) 330-4010, ext. 2703. Detailed information on the School of Social Work and our programs is available at: https://www.lakeheadu.ca/programs/departments/social-work

Review of applications will begin on Feb 13, 2026 and continue until the position is filled. The electronic application (in the form of one PDF document) quoting Reference # HBS-2026-27-02 and HBS-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 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:

Dr. Mirella Stroink
Dean, Faculty of Health and Behavioural Sciences
Lakehead University
955 Oliver Road
Thunder Bay, ON P7B 5E1
Email: fhbs@lakeheadu.ca