Head, Department of Pathology

University of Manitoba

Department of Pathology
Head, Department of Pathology
Max Rady College of Medicine
University of Manitoba
and
Provincial Specialty Lead, Pathology
Shared Health
Winnipeg, Manitoba

Position Number: 37157

The Max Rady College of Medicine and Shared Health are seeking an individual to provide outstanding leadership for the position of Head of the Department of Pathology, University of Manitoba and Provincial Specialty Lead, Department of Pathology, Shared Health commensurate with qualifications and experience for a five year term commencing July 1, 2026 or as soon thereafter as possible. The University partners with Shared Health Diagnostic Services and it is anticipated that a role within Provincial Diagnostic Services, contingent with qualifications, will be identified.

As Head of the University Department, the successful candidate will lead a department with an existing research program. The Department is responsible for the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada accredited residency training programs in Diagnostic and Molecular Pathology, Hematological Pathology, as well as a Forensic Pathology Fellowship. The Department also oversees a Canadian Academy of Clinical Biochemistry post-doctoral training program. In addition the Department has an active MSc and PhD graduate degree program in Pathology, and an innovative Master’s degree program for Pathologist Assistants. The Department is responsible for the delivery of undergraduate medical teaching within the College of Medicine, University of Manitoba.

The Department will relate closely to Provincial Diagnostic Services, Shared Health, which is responsible for the operation of all public sector laboratory services in the Province and all diagnostic imaging services. They will provide leadership in the translation of scientific information into clinical services. Significant emphasis in the pursuit of a quality system to meet customer requirements; in design of the processes; in the reliability and efficiency of the production environment; and in monitoring and evaluation of performance indicators, will be required.

Candidates must have senior specialty qualifications in Pathology and/or laboratory medicine in the country of current practise and must be eligible for registration with the appropriate regulatory body in Manitoba. Certification in Pathology and/or a laboratory medicine discipline by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada is preferred.

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.

To address the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences’ commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion, in recognition of the underrepresentation of members of historically under‐represented groups, and pursuant to the Manitoba Human Rights Commission Policy I‐7, preference will be given to applicants who self‐identify as women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of racialized communities, as well as other historically underrepresented groups such as 2SLBGTQ+. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and Permanent Residents will be given priority.

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.

Interested candidates should submit their curriculum vitae, a letter outlining their interest and suitability for the position, 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 the following areas: teaching, research, and service and/or other experiences and the names of three references by April 29, 2026, to the address below:

Search Committee Co-Chairs:
Dr. Peter Nickerson, Dr. José François, and Dr. Amin Kabani
A101B Chown Building
753 McDermot Avenue
Winnipeg, MB R3E 0T6
Email: academicsearch@umanitoba.ca

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 (Manitoba). Please note that curriculum vitae may be provided to participating members of the search process.