Posting Title:  Instructor I or II in Pharmacology and Therapeutics
Position number:  37665 
Type: Full-time probationary appointment                             
Department: Pharmacology and Therapeutics
Faculty: Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Posting start date:  May 22, 2026 
Posting close date:  Open until filled 

For more information please contact:  Search Committee Chair at pharmacology@umanitoba.ca.

The Department of Pharmacology & Therapeutics (DPT), School of Biomedical Sciences invites applications for a full-time probationary position at the rank of Instructor I or II, commencing September 1, 2026, or on a mutually agreed upon date. In accordance with the University of Manitoba Faculty Association (UMFA) collective agreement, the successful candidate can expect to transition to a permanent continuing appointment upon satisfactory completion of the probationary period. Salary and rank will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.

The Department seeks an emerging scholar with a commitment to excellence in teaching and pedagogical development. The successful candidate will hold a Master’s degree in pharmacology or a related discipline, have substantial postsecondary teaching experience, and be able to thrive in a collaborative, interdisciplinary environment. Assets include experience teaching pharmacology and therapeutics across a wide range of biomedical and professional programs, formal training and/or certification in education, a demonstrated commitment to evidence-based pedagogical innovation, a record of community educational outreach, and a PhD or equivalent terminal degree in pharmacology or a related discipline. 

The appointee will teach in undergraduate and graduate courses taught by DPT across 5 RFHS colleges. Duties will primarily include teaching, assessment, coordination, curriculum design and driving innovation and quality control in pedagogy. The position also requires development of a professional service portfolio, which could consist of committee work, leadership and other service to the profession, community and home units of the University of Manitoba. 

The Rady Faculty of Health Sciences (RFHS) is a major center of interdisciplinary health sciences education and research in Canada, offering a full range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs in biomedical sciences and health professions. DPT currently has 16 full-time faculty and has a rich history of excellence in research and education in biomedical and clinical pharmacology and is committed to providing high quality programming at the graduate and undergraduate levels across all RFHS colleges. DPT also contributes heavily to undergraduate programming in the Faculty of Science (BSc) and the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences BHSc curriculum. More details about the DPT can be found on our website.

The City of Winnipeg, 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 850,000, 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 people and places – its 100,000 lakes, 92 provincial parks, winding river valleys and storied prairie skies – inspire.

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 for diversity 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.

Please include the following as part of your application: 

• Cover letter explaining your interest in the position 
• Curriculum vitae that includes a full representation of teaching qualifications, experience, performance and professional development
• Description of teaching philosophy and interests in pedagogical development (max 2 pages)
• Personal statement describing their positionality and demonstrated commitment and approach to issues pertaining to anti-racism and social justice (including principles of equity, access and participation) in academia (max 2 pages)
• Contact information for three references

All applications must be submitted by visiting UM Careers and searching for position #37655.  For further information contact the Search Committee Chair at pharmacology@umanitoba.ca.

Additional Information:

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 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.