The University of Winnipeg

Department of Biology

Probationary Assistant Professor in Plant Evolutionary Ecology

The Department of Biology at The University of Winnipeg invites applications for a probationary appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience, in accordance with The University of Winnipeg Faculty Association Collective Agreement (2020-2027). Subject to budgetary approval, the date of appointment is anticipated to be July 1, 2026.

Applicants are expected to hold a Ph.D. in Biology or a related discipline with demonstrated connections to plant evolutionary ecology research. Experience with interdisciplinary research is welcomed. The successful candidate will have a commitment to innovative undergraduate teaching with expertise to teach undergraduate and graduate Biology courses, a strong research record, and an interest or experience in university service and governance. Applicants with postdoctoral or equivalent experience are encouraged to apply. Successful candidates will demonstrate potential to develop an externally-funded research program that will augment the Department's existing research expertise. Additional information can be found in the strategic plan of The University of Winnipeg and its five pillars.

Applicants are requested to submit a complete application, including (all documents in a single PDF):

• cover letter
• curriculum vitae
• statement describing past research achievements and future research plans (max. 2 pages)
• statement of teaching interest with evidence of teaching effectiveness (max. 2 pages)

Applicants must submit all of the above materials throughThe University of Winnipeg’s online recruitment system(https://www.northstarats.com/University-of-Winnipeg). If any of the submitted statements exceed their designated page limit, the search committee will only consider the first pages up to that limit.

Applicants should arrange for three reference letters to be sent to Dr. Melanie Martin, Associate Dean of Science (Acting), associatedeanofscience@uwinnipeg.ca.

Review of complete applications will begin on April 24, 2026and will continue until the position is filled. We appreciate all applicants’ interest but please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

For any queries, please contact: Dr. Jens Franck, Chair, Department of Biology, j.franck@uwinnipeg.ca

Located in downtown Winnipeg, Manitoba, and on original Treaty One land, in the heart of the Red River Métis homeland, the University is home to approximately 10,000 undergraduate and graduate students, 340 full-time faculty, 323 instructional staff, and 489 support staff. It has an established reputation for providing a supportive learning and working environment, combining a commitment to academic and research excellence, dedication to Indigenous engagement and success, and connections with diverse communities.

The Department of Biology offers undergraduate degrees (B.Sc., B.Sc. Honours) in Biology, and graduate degrees (M.Sc., Ph.D.). Further information about the Department of Biology, including descriptions of courses offered and current faculty research interests, is available at https://www.uwinnipeg.ca/biology.

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. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals and encourage women, racialized persons, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQ+ persons to confidentially self-identify at time of application.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. Additional information on the University of Winnipeg is available at http://www.uwinnipeg.ca/.

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 .

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