Faculty of Education

Master of Marriage and Family Therapy Program

Instructor II/III Position

The Master of Marriage and Family Therapy (MMFT) Program in the Faculty of Education at the University of Winnipeg invites applications for a faculty position at the rank of Instructor II or III (depending on qualifications). The MMFT program is accredited by the Canadian Association for Couple & Family Therapy (CACFT-ACTCF) and offers an applied clinical master’s degree. The MMFT program has a strong focus on rigorous clinical training, diversity and social justice, and self-of-the-therapist development.

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 primary responsibilities of the position will be to serve as a core faculty member in the MMFT program, teach MFT courses at the graduate level, provide clinical supervision, advise students, and contribute to the Program/Faculty/University/larger community including potentially carrying a small caseload. We are looking for a team player who comes with their own passion for the work, values a collaborative and collegial environment, and will help achieve the Program’s mission and goals.

The successful candidate will:

• Hold a Master’s degree (minimum) in Marriage & Family Therapy or related field
• Be a Registered Marriage & Family Therapist (RMFT) with CACFT
• Have experience providing clinical supervision to students at the graduate level
• Demonstrate ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Have experience teaching relevant subjects at the graduate level
• Demonstrate commitment to systemic/relational clinical work, self-of-the-therapist development, and social justice, and able to hold a complex awareness of the intersections of all three.

Preferences will be given for candidates who:

• Have leadership experience in clinical settings
• Hold CACFT Approved Supervisor status, or Supervisor Mentor status
• Have demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with the MMFT Program at the University of Winnipeg
• Have experience with service activities in a university environment

Subject to budgetary approval, the appointment will take effect on August 1, 2026, or as soon afterward as possible. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Interested applicants should include a letter of application, a current curriculum vitae, evidence of teaching effectiveness, an explanation of their philosophy of supervision, and names and contact details of three references. 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.

For further enquiries, please contact Dr. Carl Heaman-Warne (acting MMFT Program Director) via email at c.heaman-warne@uwinnipeg.ca.

To learn more about the MMFT Program, please visit https://www.uwinnipeg.ca/marriage-family-therapy/. To learn more about the University of Winnipeg, please visit http://www.uwinnipeg.ca/.

The closing date for applications is June 16th***, 2026***

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.

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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