Position number: 37535

Term

College of Pharmacy

Rady Faculty of Health Sciences

Posting start date: March 19, 2026

Advertised until: April 18, 2026 or until filled

Full-time:

Yes

Permanent:

No

Start date:

May 4, 2026

For more information please contact: Dr. Lavern M. Vercaigne - Pharmacy.AcademicHR@umanitoba.ca

The College of Pharmacy, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences (RFHS), University of Manitoba, Canada invites applications for a full-time probationary position at the rank of Instructor I, II or Senior Instructor, commencing May 4, 2026 or at a time to be negotiated. In accordance with the University of Manitoba Faculty Association collective agreement, there may be opportunity for a continuing appointment upon successful completion of the probationary period. Salary and rank will be commensurate with experience and qualifications, and in accordance with the University of Manitoba Faculty Association collective agreement.

The successful candidate will teach in the College of Pharmacy Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) program. Duties will primarily include teaching, assessment, and coordination in the Pharmaceutical Sciences stream of courses. Responsibilities will consist of lecture content curation, delivery and assessment and creating, implementing, and assessing compounding, pharmaceutics and drug-delivery laboratories. Other teaching-related duties may include facilitating and participating in interprofessional education.

The position also requires service to the College of Pharmacy, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Manitoba, the profession, and the community as appropriate (examples include serving on committees, community outreach, participating in leadership roles).

The successful candidate will possess a BSc (Pharm) or PharmD degree with significant and relevant teaching or practice experience. Preference will be given to applicants with additional MSc or PhD training in the area of Pharmaceutical Sciences. The candidate must have excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal teamwork skills. The candidate should have a knowledge of common computer software programs and a working knowledge of instrumentation associated with the pharmaceutical sciences area. Eligibility for licensure as a pharmacist in Manitoba would be an asset.

The College of Pharmacy is located in the state-of-the-art 90,000 square foot Apotex Centre on the Bannatyne Campus of the University of Manitoba in Winnipeg, which falls within Treaty 1 territory and the Homeland of the Red River Métis. The College is located within a large health sciences campus and collaborates closely with the Colleges of Community and Global Health, Dentistry, Medicine, Nursing and Rehabilitation Sciences, within the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences (RFHS). The College of Pharmacy works closely with Pharmacy organizations in Manitoba and with external partners who support work-integrated learning for students in community, hospital and primary care sites. The College is adjacent to several tertiary care teaching hospitals in Shared Health Manitoba and the Winnipeg Regional Health Authority (WRHA) as well as the Children’s Hospital Research Institute of Manitoba (CHRIM) and Paul Albrechtsen Research Institute CancerCare Manitoba. The RFHS houses the Manitoba Centre for Health Policy which conducts world renowned research on health and social determinants of health and supports the province’s population-based data repository. The RFHS also holds a permanent place for Ongomiizwin – Indigenous Institute of Health and Healing.

The College of Pharmacy has a long history of excellence in pharmacy education and research. It is part of the RFHS at the University of Manitoba and provides opportunities for interprofessional and interdisciplinary collaboration in health sciences research and education. The University offers a full range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs embracing basic biomedical sciences, professional programs, and population health. This is an exceptional opportunity for a qualified, productive individual to contribute to the ongoing success of the RFHS and collaboration in a College with complementary and diverse skills.

The College currently has 20 full-time tenured and tenure-track faculty members and 11 full-time instructors and offers a full range of both undergraduate and graduate programs in Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD), MSc and PhD. Further information about the College can be obtained from the College of Pharmacy website.

The City of Winnipeg, located where the Red and Assiniboine Rivers meet, is recognized for its vibrant, multicultural community and diverse culture. The city, with a growing population of more than 850,000, is home to internationally renowned festivals, galleries and museums, the historic Exchange District and The Forks, and ever-expanding research, education, and business sectors. From the Hudson Bay waters, across the farmland fields, to the pulse of the cities and towns, The Province of Manitoba’s people and places – its 100,000 lakes, 92 provincial parks, winding river valleys and storied prairie skies – inspire.

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 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.

Please include the following as part of your application: a letter of application explaining your interest in the position, an up-to-date curriculum vitae, a brief teaching philosophy, a personal statement on your contributions to equity, diversity and inclusion in teaching, service and/or other experiences, and contact information for three references. Note that only complete applications will be considered.

For further information contact the Search Committee Chair atPharmacy.AcademicHR@umanitoba.ca.

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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.