COLLEGE OF NURSING
RADY FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES (RFHS)

Posting No: 37089

The College of Nursing, RFHS, is seeking applications from outstanding candidates for one tenured or probationary (tenure-track) position at the rank of Assistant, Associate or Full Professor. The College of Nursing invites applications for this position from candidates that have expertise in health systems, health policy, global health, or related fields. This position is for nurse and non-nurse scholars whose work advances nursing-relevant knowledge through interdisciplinary, systems-level, population, or global perspectives.

The successful candidate will contribute to the College’s mission through research, teaching, and service that strengthen health systems, address health inequities, and improve population and global health outcomes. The position aligns with the College’s commitment to interdisciplinarity, equity, and socially accountable scholarship.

College of Nursing Profile
The College of Nursing, one of six colleges in the RFHS at the University of Manitoba, offers undergraduate and graduate programs, including the BN, Master’s, NP, and PhD. The BN program features a concept-based curriculum with advanced simulation learning and partnerships with the University College of the North.
The College also offers a Bachelor of Midwifery and supports Indigenous students through the Mahkwa omushki kiim pathway. The Manitoba Centre for Nursing and Health Research supports collaborative research across Manitoba and beyond. The College is home to four Research Chairs and maintains strong clinical and research partnerships nationally.

ASSISTANT/ASSOCIATE/FULL PROFESSOR
The scholar is expected to maintain an active program of externally funded research, contribute to teaching and mentoring, support knowledge translation, and sustain meaningful engagement in health systems that informs scholarly work.
The successful candidate will carry out independent research, as well as collaborate effectively in research teams. Evidence of the required level of research activity and scholarship may include an established independent research program that goes beyond the work of their PhD degree; the impact, quality, originality and number of publications; a track record of research funding; the amount and quality of research in collaboration with external partners; and mentorship of colleagues to increase their research skills and outputs.
The successful candidate will provide leadership in service to the College, University, and professional/academic communities, committees and activities; and where relevant, practice in an area of clinical expertise as required.
The candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to knowledge translation and mobilization, ensuring that research is co-developed with patients, communities, and health system partners, and that findings are implemented in practice and policy contexts.
The successful candidate will contribute to undergraduate and graduate teaching, with a focus on building research capacity among students and clinicians. They will supervise graduate students and postdoctoral trainees, particularly clinically embedded or practice-based research, and serve on graduate committees as required.

Qualifications:
• A PhD in Nursing or a related health discipline, an established research record in health care including several peer-reviewed publications, demonstrated ability to obtain competitive research grants and establish research networks.
• There must be evidence of a capacity to build and maintain strong relationships through all levels of professional engagement with partner organizations and demonstrated ability to supervise research students and research projects.
• A proven track record of excellence in teaching, course development and supervision at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
• Applicants for Associate and Full Professor must have evidence of a well-developed and established program of research in a particular health-related area, current, competitive national grant funding, strong publications track record, and an established national reputation.
• The applicant will possess strong communication skills, clinical expertise as relevant, and the ability to establish collegial relationships.

Start Date: August 1, 2026 or as soon as possible. Rank and salary will be determined based on qualifications and experience. For clarification or information about this position, please contact Dr. Kellie Thiessen, Dean, College of Nursing, at kellie.thiessen@umanitoba.ca
Completed applications packages should be submitted to the UM Careers site: https://viprecprod.ad.umanitoba.ca/default (a single PDF file is preferred). Closing date for applications is July 15, 2026; however, applications will be accepted until suitable candidates are appointed.

Applications should address general qualifications by including:
- a curriculum vitae,
- a statement of research and teaching interests, and
- contact details of three references
- please reference position #37089 in your application

RFHS 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 RFHS 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.

The University of Manitoba is a research‑intensive institution advancing innovation, discovery, and global impact, enriched by Indigenous perspectives. Our community of faculty, staff, and students contributes to a dynamic and supportive learning and work environment.
We offer excellent benefits, modern facilities, and a workplace committed to reconciliation, sustainability, diversity, and inclusion. The University is recognized as one of Manitoba’s Top Employers and one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers.
We are committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion, and to advancing opportunities for systemically marginalized groups.
Accommodation is available throughout the recruitment process (UM.Accommodation@umanitoba.ca | 204‑474‑7195). Application materials are handled in accordance with applicable privacy legislation.