Probationary Instructor in Curriculum, Pedagogy, and Praxis, Faculty of Education

University of Winnipeg

The University of Winnipeg is located on Treaty One Territory and the National Homeland of the Red River Métis, in Wiiniibak, Manido Abi. We acknowledge these are the ancestral lands of the Anishinaabeg, Anisininew, Ininiwak/Nehethowuk, Oceti Sakowin/Dakota Oyate, and Michif (Métis) Peoples. This territory is also a place of significance for the Denesuline and the Inuit, some of whom have been living here for generations.

The Faculty of Education offers a five-year integrated Bachelor of Education (BEd) program, a two-year after-degree BEd program, Access (teacher) Education programs, a Bachelor of Arts in Developmental Studies, a Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in Education (PBDE) for in-service teachers, and a graduate program in Marriage and Family Therapy.

This position will primarily teach within the Access Education programs. Our Access Education Programs are designed to provide academic opportunities for Indigenous and racialized persons, people with inner city experience, as well as single parents, mature students, and newcomers. The Access Education programs include the Winnipeg Education Centre Program (WEC), the Community-based Aboriginal Teacher Education Program (CATEP), the Immigrant Teacher Education Program (ITEP), Ozhitoon Onji Peenjiiee or the Build from Within (BFW) Program, and the Indigenous Knowledges Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in Education (IKPBDE) Program.

The successful candidate will possess, at minimum, a Master’s degree in Education (or a related field). Candidates must possess (or be eligible to hold) a valid teaching certificate and have familiarity with the Manitoba curriculum. Experience in one or more of the following areas is required: K–12 classroom settings (regular or alternative), mentoring pre-service and in-service teachers, working with adult learners in educational or post-secondary environments, and supporting students with diverse learning needs. Curricular teaching areas are open; however, we have particular need for expertise in early-to-middle years science, English language arts, and social studies taught through reconciliation by incorporating Indigenous knowledge systems and processes with a decolonial perspective. In addition to evidence of exemplary teaching and effectiveness, the successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate collegiality and contribute meaningfully to program development, faculty initiatives, university governance, and community engagement.

A strong foundation in pedagogy is essential including knowledge of direct and indirect instructional methods, inquiry-based learning, assessment practices, classroom management, and current research on pedagogical innovation in education. The ideal candidate will have experience in some of the following areas: universal design for learning; global competencies; Indigenous ways of knowing, languages and cultures; curriculum theory and curricular reform; familiarity working with diverse learners including students with disabilities; and culturally responsive, proactive, and preventative approaches to supporting students and their families. Interdisciplinarity is welcome.

We invite applicants who bring the skills, knowledge, and dispositions to support the development of professional educational standards, promote developmentally appropriate practices, and demonstrate a strong commitment to preservice teacher preparation.

Subject to budgetary approval, the appointment will take effect on January 5, 2026, or as soon as possible afterwards. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Applicants are requested to submit a complete application that will include (all documents in a single PDF):

-a cover letter
-a curriculum vitae
-a teaching dossier: including a teaching statement and philosophy (one-page maximum); examples of teaching effectiveness, achievements, and demonstration of teaching excellence, such as student evaluations or examples of innovative pedagogical practices (two-page maximum); a summary of evaluation methods and an example of evaluation rubrics (two-page maximum); and a syllabus of a relevant previously taught course (two-page maximum)
-names and contact details of three references

In the later stages of the selection process, additional steps supporting the verification of Indigenous identity will occur for individuals who are invited to an interview with the selection committee.

Applicants must submit all the above materials through The University of Winnipeg’s online recruitment system. Please click on the "Apply" link below to submit your application.

Enquiries about the position may be addressed to Dr. Laurie-Ann Hellsten, Dean of the Faculty of Education, l.hellsten@uwinnipeg.ca.

To learn more about the University of Winnipeg, please visit visit http://www.uwinnipeg.ca/

Applications Due: October 24, 2025

Consideration of applications will continue until such time as the position is filled. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

The University of Winnipeg is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognizes that a diverse staff and faculty benefits and enriches the work, learning and research environments, and is essential to academic and institutional excellence. In accordance with the University of Winnipeg Employment Equity and Diversity Policy and section 11 of The Human Rights Code, this is a designated search for Indigenous scholars. .

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

The University of Winnipeg is committed to ensuring employment opportunities are accessible for all applicants. If you require accommodation supports during the recruitment process, please contact human_resources@uwinnipeg.ca.

The personal information of applicants is collected under the authority of the University of Winnipeg Act and 36(1)(b) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. All personal information collected via the recruitment process is used to assess the applicant’s suitability, eligibility, and qualifications for employment, and to otherwise support recruitment activities. This information will be provided to participating members of the recruitment process. Questions regarding the collection of your personal information may be directed to the Director, HR Services, 515 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, MB, R3B 2E9 or human_resources@uwinnipeg.ca.