Instructor I/II or Senior Instructor - Office of Interprofessional Collaboration - Pharmacy Practice

University of Manitoba

Instructor I, Instructor II, or Senior Instructor – Full-Time Term
Office of Interprofessional Collaboration - Pharmacy Practice
College of Pharmacy, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
University of Manitoba
Position #34705

The College of Pharmacy, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences (RFHS), University of Manitoba, Canada invites applications for a full-time position at the rank of Instructor I/II or Senior Instructor, commencing August 1, 2024, or at a time to be negotiated. The position will initially be a term position up to 3 years, with the potential to become a continuing appointment. Salary and rank will be commensurate with experience and qualifications, and in accordance with the University of Manitoba Faculty Association collective agreement.

Major responsibilities will include being the Pharmacy lead for the Office of Interprofessional Collaboration (OIPC) (40%), course coordination and teaching in the pharmacy practice and clinical courses, and service as assigned.

OIPC activities will include, but are not limited to the development, implementation, and assessment of interprofessional learning activities, in collaboration and working closely with faculty from other health science colleges and with the OIPC office. The candidate will regularly liaise with other RFHS Colleges, communicate with students, and course coordinators, and collaborate with communities and other educational institutions.

Within the College of Pharmacy, in addition to collaborating and coordinating interprofessional education with faculty members, the individual will also teach in the applied pharmacy practice labs and clinical courses with duties involving, but not limited to, course coordination, delivering lectures, developing cases and standardized patient scenarios, teaching and evaluating students in performance-based and simulation lab environments. The successful applicant may also help to develop and facilitate continuing professional development for practicing pharmacists. The position will represent the College on relevant University and professional committees and associations.

The successful candidate will possess a PharmD or BSc (Pharm) degree with significant, relevant, practice experience. Preference will be given to applicants with prior teaching experience and experience working in interprofessional patient care teams. The candidate must have excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal teamwork skills. In addition to in-person teaching responsibilities, ability to teach in a virtual on-line environment is an asset. The successful candidate must maintain an active pharmacy license and be eligible to practice in Manitoba.

The College of Pharmacy is located in a state-of-the-art Apotex Centre on the Bannatyne Campus at the University of Manitoba. The College of Pharmacy has a long history of excellence in pharmacy education and maintains strong associations with professional bodies and practicing pharmacists in hospital, community, and primary care settings. It is part of the RFHS and situated on a dynamic campus that provides opportunities for interprofessional collaboration in health sciences education, research, and practice. The campus has excellent library facilities and is proximal to several tertiary teaching hospitals of the Winnipeg Regional Health Authority (WRHA), one of the largest and most diverse health regions in Canada.

The University of Manitoba offers a full range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs embracing basic and biomedical sciences, professional programs, and population health. This is an exceptional opportunity for a qualified, productive individual to contribute to the ongoing success of the College of Pharmacy and RFHS in delivering quality interdisciplinary education at the University of Manitoba. For more information, please visit our website umanitoba.ca/pharmacy

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.

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). All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.

The Rady Faculty of Health Sciences is committed to the social justice principles of equity, access & 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 communities, disabled persons and those who identify as 2SLGBTQIA+ (Two Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, questioning, intersex, asexual and other diverse sexual identities).

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, access, and participation, 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 to include diverse perspectives and cultural safety throughout the hiring process (hiring panels, short-list of candidates, interviews). The University acknowledges the potential impact that Career Interruptions and Personal Circumstances can have on an applicant's record of research achievement. Measures will be taken to ensure that these leaves will be taken into careful consideration during the evaluation process.

We encourage you to self-identity aspects of your identity that position you to bring currently under-represented viewpoints, expertise, and forms of excellence to this role.

If you require accommodation supports during the recruitment process, please contact.
UM.Accommodation@umanitoba.ca or 204-474-7195. Please note this contact information is for accommodation reasons only.

Applications will be reviewed starting May 17, 2024, and continue until the position is filled.

Applications for this position must include:
i. a letter of application explaining your interest in the position,
ii. an up-to-date curriculum vitae,
iii. brief teaching philosophy,
iv. a personal statement on your contributions to equity, diversity and inclusion in teaching, service and/or other experiences, and
v. the names and contact information of three references

Note that only complete applications will be considered.

Applications should be sent to:
Dr. Lavern M. Vercaigne
Search Committee Chair - position #34705
College of Pharmacy, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Email: Pharmacy.AcademicHR@umanitoba.ca

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.