Position number: 29368

Department of Sociology

Faculty of Arts

Posting start date: May 1, 2026

Advertised until: May 31, 2026 or until filled

Full-time:

Yes

Permanent:

No

Start date:

July 1, 2026

For more information please contact: Jill Bonner - Jill.Bonner@umanitoba.ca

Posting Title: Duff Roblin Professor of Government

Position number: 29368

Type: Professorship

Faculty: Provost’s Office

Postion start date: July 1, 2026

Postion end date: June 30, 2029

For more information please contact: Jill Bonner

The Duff Roblin Professor of Government Nominations and applications are invited for the appointment of the Duff Roblin Professor of Government. The Professorship is supported by an endowment established by the late Honourable Duff Roblin, former Premier of Manitoba. The purpose of the professorship is to enhance the study of Canadian Government and public affairs. The appointment will begin July 1, 2026.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The successful candidate for the Roblin Professorship will have made a significant contribution to the study and understanding of Canadian government, politics, and public policy. The Roblin Professor shall teach six credit hours in Canadian Politics within or cross-listed with the Department of Political Science and will oversee and supervise the holders of the Roblin Graduate Fellowships. The Roblin Professor will give one annual public lecture and will, during the term, organize a conference or colloquium on an appropriate subject.

QUALIFICATIONS:

The appointment will be for up to three years and may be renewed for a further term of up to three years. The appointment is limited to those currently holding a full-time tenured academic appointment at the University of Manitoba. The successful applicant will hold an appointment or affiliation with the Department of Political Science. Funds from the endowment provide a stipend, research funds, and a teaching release for the Duff Roblin Professor.

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.

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.