Posting Title: Instructor I
Position number: 37664
Type:  Continuing
Department: Statistics
Faculty: Science
Posting close date: June 15, 2026
For more information please contact:  Saman.Muthukumarana@Umanitoba.ca

The Department of Statistics invites applications for a full-time position at the rank of Instructor I, commencing September 1, 2026, or on a date mutually agreed upon. Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. This position has a 2 year probationary appointment. In accordance with Article 34.5 of the UM‑UMFA Collective Agreement, the successful candidate will be appointed for an initial probationary period and will be reviewed annually. Subject to satisfactory performance and institutional requirements, the probationary appointment may lead to a continuing appointment.

The Department seeks an emerging scholar with a commitment to excellence in teaching and pedagogical development. The successful candidate will have a Master’s degree in Statistics or a closely related discipline; a PhD degree (completed or in progress) will be considered an asset. Preference will be given to those with teaching experience, as well as to those with knowledge and experience with statistical software and educational technologies. Duties will include undergraduate teaching (including live lecture, online and distance delivery formats), pedagogical/course development and assessment, multi-section course coordination and service-related activities. The ideal candidate will have a track record of outstanding teaching contributions and evidence of the ability to work in a collaborative environment.

To enhance our Department and create role models for a diverse population of students, we particularly invite applications from those who can support and enhance our diversity, including Indigenous peoples, women, racially marginalized persons, persons with disabilities, persons of marginalized sexualities and genders, and those committed to a diverse environment.

The Department currently has 14 full time tenured and tenure track faculty members and 5 Instructors, and offers a full range of undergraduate and graduate programs in Statistics. Further information about the Department can be obtained from https://sci.umanitoba.ca/statistics/.  

Applications should include a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching philosophy and interest in pedagogical development up to a maximum of three pages (see for example, https://umanitoba.ca/centre-advancement-teaching-learning/support/teaching-philosophy), evidence of teaching effectiveness (if available), and a statement of commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in teaching (maximum of two pages). 

Submit your completed package on the UM Careers site https://viprecprod.ad.umanitoba.ca/DEFAULT.ASPX?REQ_ID=45929 (a single PDF file is preferred). 

Candidates should also arrange for three letters of reference to be sent directly by the referees to stats_dept@umanitoba.ca by the closing date. Please ensure to specify the position number 37664 in the application. For further information, contact the Search Committee Chair at Saman.Muthukumarana@Umanitoba.ca. 

The closing date for the receipt of applications is June 15, 2026. Application materials, including letters of reference, will be handled in accordance with the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. Please note that curricula vitae may be provided to participating members of the search process.

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.

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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 UM.Accommodation@umanitoba.ca 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.