Indigenous Scholars

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Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor – Indigenous Scholar (2)
Posting Start Date: October 15, 2025
Posting End Date: Posting may remain open beyond the date of November 28th, 2025, until filled.

Department of Physical Therapy, Department of Respiratory Therapy
The College of Rehabilitation Sciences
University of Manitoba
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor – Indigenous Scholar (2)
Position 36568 and 36569

The Department of Physical Therapy and the Department of Respiratory Therapy invite applications for two full-time tenured or probationary (tenure track) positions at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor rank, commencing July 1, 2026, or on a date mutually agreed upon. Salary and rank will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.

The Department seeks an emerging Indigenous Scholar with a commitment to excellence in teaching and research. Exceptional candidates at any rank will be considered with the responsibilities and qualifications outlined below:

• The ideal candidate will have a PhD or be very near completion in any discipline.
• Knowledge and/or experience with Indigenous methodologies and/or decolonizing scholarship.
• Lived experience, Indigenous knowledge, and evidence of sustained leadership and relationship-building within Indigenous communities.
• Experience in advocacy and community engagement, with preference given to candidates with connections to local Manitoba communities and languages.
• Teaching experience in higher education or K-12 settings, with the ability to contribute to entry-level education and graduate-level supervision.
• Experience coordinating courses and contributing to curriculum development, particularly in areas relevant to Indigenous health and education.
• Capacity to develop an independent research program related to Indigenous health, with potential to contribute to interprofessional and community-based research initiatives.
• Commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and decolonizing education within academic and community contexts.

These positions are designated for Indigenous candidates only. We welcome applications from members of Indigenous communities (First Nations, Métis, and/or Inuit) and applicants must self-declare on their cover letter/resume as Indigenous. As candidates progress through different stages of the process, they may be asked to provide supporting documents and/or references to verify Indigenous identity.

The Departments currently have ten full time tenured and tenure track faculty members and twelve Instructors and offers a full range of both undergraduate and graduate programs in Physical Therapy and Respiratory Therapy. Further information can be obtained from http://umanitoba.ca/rehabilitation-sciences/physical-therapy and https://umanitoba.ca/rehabilitation-sciences/respiratory-therapy.

The College of Rehabilitation Sciences
The College of Rehabilitation Sciences has a rich history of research, education and service to marginalized communities and is strategically working to provide high‐quality graduate and undergraduate teaching and extend community outreach.

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.

University of Manitoba Statement of Inclusion
The Rady Faculty of Health Sciences is committed to the social justice principles of equity, access and participation 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, Black, racially marginalized, disabled persons and those who identify as 2SLGBTQIA+ (Two Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, questioning, intersex, asexual and other diverse sexual identities). All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.
An inclusive, open, and diverse community is essential to excellence and fosters voices that have been ignored or discouraged. To address the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion, and in recognition of the underrepresentation of members of historically and currently excluded groups, we take proactive measures, including implicit bias training for all hiring panels. We strive for diversity and cultural safety throughout the hiring process (hiring panels, short-list of candidates, interviews). We encourage you to self-identify any aspect of diversity in your cover letter.

If you require accommodation support during the recruitment process, please contact [email protected] or 204-474-7195.

All applications should include the following:
• a cover letter explaining your interest in the position,
• a curriculum vitae,
• a personal statement including your positionality, demonstrated commitment and approach to issues pertaining to anti-racism and social justice (including principles of equity, access, and participation) in academic and fieldwork education, and the names and contact information of three references.

To apply, please submit your documents directly to Pathways Executive Search outlining your interest, qualifications, and experience to [email protected]

For more details or to further explore this important strategic leadership opportunity, please contact:

Joy Beshie • Principal
Pathways Executive Search
Telephone: 613-296-2315
[email protected]

Katy Gottfriedson-Jasper • Senior Consultant
Pathways Executive Search
Telephone: 250-318-6788
[email protected]

The closing date for receipt of applications is November 28th, 2025.

Application materials, including letters of reference, will be handled in accordance with the protection of privacy provision of The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (Manitoba). Please note that a curriculum vitae may be provided to participating members of the search process.

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