**Instructor,**Department of Urban and Inner-City Studies *1-Year Term*

Urban and Inner-City Studies is an interdisciplinary program that takes a place-based and community-engaged approach to studying cities. We combine a critical urban studies focus with courses that look at various aspects of inner cities, such as urban Indigenous experiences, immigration, urban poverty, housing, the leadership of women and 2SLGBTQ+ people, and community organizing, planning and advocacy. We offer a unique and exciting curriculum that connects theory and practice and prepares students to take on complex issues of social, political, economic, and spatial justice.

The Department of Urban and Inner-City Studies provides an opportunity to study cities in creative and experiential ways from our location in Winnipeg’s North End. Classes are offered at 541 Selkirk Avenue, in Merchants Corner. Here, students experience a welcoming and caring environment that values relationship and multiple ways of knowing, where students are supported and challenged to put their learning into action. Degree options include a 3-Year BA, a 4-Year BA, a Minor and a two-year certificate.

**We invite applications for a 1-year-term position Instructor at the rank of Instructor III, beginning July 1, 2026.**The successful candidate will have a minimum of a Master’s degree in a relevant field of study with demonstrated teaching and community experience. Placement on the salary scale will be determined by qualifications.

We welcome applications from individuals who will strengthen our program’s commitments and approach, and who have experience teaching students who face multiple barriers.

The successful candidate will teach undergraduate courses that includeCommunity Development, Introduction to Community Advocacy, Community Organizing for Social Justice, Confronting Racism and Oppression,andIntroduction to Urban and Inner-City Studies.

While the position has a start date of July 1, teaching will begin in the Fall term (September 2026).

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

• a cover letter with, when applicable, an indication of Canadian citizenship or permanent residency;
• a curriculum vitae
• evidence of relevant teaching experiences and effectiveness (which could include formal student evaluations of teaching)
• names and contact information of three references

The University of Winnipeg is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognizes that a diverse staff/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.

Submitting applications

Applicants must submit all of the above materials through**the University of Winnipeg’s online recruitment system at:**https://www.northstarats.com/University-of-Winnipeg. Please click on the “Apply” link at the bottom of the advertisement to submit your application.

Applications must be received byApril 22, 2026. Review of applications will begin as soon as possible after that date. Review of applications will continue until such time as the position is filled. We appreciate all applicants’ interest, but only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. For additional enquiries about this position, please contact:

Dr. Julie Chamberlain

Chair, Urban and Inner-City Studies

j.chamberlain@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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