Position number: 37783
Probationary
Department of Biological Sciences
Faculty of Science
Posting start date: June 4, 2026
Advertised until: July 24, 2026 or until filled
Start date:
January 1, 2027
For more information please contact: Amanda Fadun - [email protected]
The Department of Biological Sciences invites applications for a full-time probationary position at the rank of Instructor I, commencing January 1, 2027, or on a mutually agreed upon date. Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.
The Department seeks a new colleague with a commitment to excellence in teaching, pedagogical development, and contributing to a diverse learning environment. Outstanding candidates in any area of human and/or comparative anatomy and/or physiology will be considered, with particular emphasis on candidates who will complement or extend the department’s strengths. Preference will be given to those with teaching experience and either a Ph.D. or a thesis-based Master’s degree. Duties include undergraduate teaching in large enrollment first year human anatomy and physiology lectures (>200 students) and laboratories, pedagogical/course development and assessment, and service-related activities. Additional duties may include on-line and distance delivery formats and course coordination. The successful candidate will have a track record of evidence-based teaching and/or course development, fostering an inclusive learning environment, and will exhibit evidence of the ability to work collaboratively as part of a teaching team.
The Department currently has 29 full-time tenured and tenure track faculty members and 10 Instructors and offers a full range of both undergraduate and graduate programs in Biological Sciences. The Department has a well-established and equipped research facility including infrastructure available for teaching and is supported by strong links with other University of Manitoba departments such as Microbiology, Statistics, Mathematics, and Chemistry. Further information about the Department can be obtained from [https://sci.umanitoba.ca/biological-sciences/].
To enhance our department and create role models for our diverse population of students, we particularly invite applications from those who will increase and support our diversity, including women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, racialized persons, and those committed to an inclusive environment.
The City of Winnipeg (www.tourismwinnipeg.com), located where the Red and Assiniboine Rivers meet, is recognized for its vibrant, multicultural community and diverse culture. The city, with a growing population of more than 766,000, is home to internationally renowned festivals, galleries and museums, the historic Exchange District and The Forks, and ever-expanding research, education, and business sectors. From the Hudson Bay waters, across the farmland fields, to the pulse of the cities and towns, The Province of Manitoba’s (www.travelmanitoba.com) people and places – its 100,000 lakes, 92 provincial parks, winding river valleys and storied prairie skies – inspire.
Please include the following as part of your applications:
- Cover letter
- Curriculum vitae
- Teaching dossier (maximum 5 pages)
- Statement on incorporating Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility (EDIA) in teaching (maximum 1 page)
- Contact information for three references.
Completed applications packages should be submitted to the UM Careers site https://viprecprod.ad.umanitoba.ca/default (a single PDF file is preferred).
Please ensure to specify the position number 37783 in the application. For further information, contact [email protected]
The closing date for receipt of applications is July 24, 2026.
The University of Manitoba is a driving force of innovation, discovery, and advancement. Our momentum is propelled by our campus community – UM faculty, staff, and students whose determination and curiosity shape our world for the better. Our teaching, learning and work environment is uniquely strengthened and enriched by Indigenous perspectives. With two main campuses in Winnipeg, satellite campuses throughout Manitoba, and world-wide research, UM’s impact is global.
Discover outstanding employee benefits, experience world-class facilities and join a dynamic community that values reconciliation, sustainability, diversity, and inclusion. We are one of Manitoba’s Top Employers and one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers. At the University of Manitoba, what inspires you can change everything.
The University of Manitoba is a driving force of innovation, discovery and advancement. Our momentum is propelled by our campus community – UM faculty, staff and students whose determination and curiosity shape our world for the better. Our teaching, learning and work environment is uniquely strengthened and enriched by Indigenous perspectives. With two main campuses in Winnipeg, satellite campuses throughout Manitoba, and world-wide research, UM’s impact is global.
Discover outstanding employee benefits, experience world-class facilities and join a dynamic community that values reconciliation, sustainability, diversity, and inclusion. We are one of Manitoba’s Top Employers and one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers. At the University of Manitoba, what inspires you can change everything.
The University of Manitoba is committed to the principles of equity, diversity & inclusion and to promoting opportunities in hiring, promotion and tenure (where applicable) for systemically marginalized groups who have been excluded from full participation at the University and the larger community including Indigenous Peoples, women, racialized persons, persons with disabilities and those who identify as 2SLGBTQIA+ (Two Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, questioning, intersex, asexual and other diverse sexual identities).
If you require accommodation supports during the recruitment process, please contact [email protected] or 204-474-7195. Please note this contact information is for accommodation reasons only.
Application materials, including letters of reference, will be handled in accordance with the protection of privacy provisions of "The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act" (Manitoba). Please note that curriculum vitae will be provided to participating members of the search process.
