Human Anatomy & Cell Science - Assistant or Associate Professor

Posting Start Date: May 19, 2025
Posting End Date: June 19, 2025 (or until filled)
Position # 36394 

Position description:
The Department Human Anatomy & Cell Science invites applications for a full-time tenure-track position at the Assistant or Associate Professor rank, commencing September 1, 2025, or on a date mutually agreed upon. Salary and rank will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.

The Department seeks an emerging educational scholar with a commitment to excellence in anatomy teaching and research. The successful candidate is expected to teach across a host of health science programs (such as medicine, dentistry, rehabilitative sciences, physician assistants, pharmacy, and surgical or medical resident training) and is expected to integrate different anatomy subdisciplines into their teaching.

This position offers protected time for research, resources to assist with the preparation of grant applications, support for individual professional development and opportunities for productive collaboration with clinicians, researchers, and educators from a variety of disciplines. The successful candidate will complement and integrate into the department’s research group in educational scholarship and will work towards a lead role to promote and expand the national and international visibility of our scholarship of teaching and learning activities.

The successful candidate will also have administrative/service responsibilities including participation in departmental, Faculty and University of Manitoba committees, outreach activities and other activities as decided upon at the time of hire. 

The Department currently has 16 full time faculty members, 14 in the professorial stream and two Instructors, and offers expertise in a full range of undergraduate and graduate programs in the health sciences. Furhter information about the Department can be obtained here: https://umanitoba.ca/medicine/human-anatomy-and-cell-science. 

The Department's main teaching lab has resently undergone a major 4.3 million dollar renovation and now includes dedicated research space for conducting cadaveric-based biomedical and applied clinical anatomy research. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eVI4czToYFM  

Exceptional candidates will be considered with the qualifications outlined below:

Qualifications:
The successful candidate will have a PhD (and/or an M.D. degree) and demonstrate a strong track record of teaching excellence in structured courses in the fields of human gross anatomy, neuroanatomy, histology and/or embryology.

Candidates must demonstrate a willingness to contribute to team-based anatomical instruction in laboratory, small group, and large group settings.

Demonstrated experience in anatomy teaching, which incorporates innovative methodologies such as laboratory-based human anatomical dissection, case-based learning, problem-based learning, technology-assisted learning, online learning, and “flipped” classroom is required. Additional experience in course administration, curriculum development, models of online learning, 3D anatomy, AI learning tools, and/or assisting with surgical skills workshops is an asset. The department of Human Anatomy and Cell Science is currently expanding its postgraduate and undergraduate educational streams, especially in the Bachelor of Health Sciences Program.

As an educational scholar, the applicant must possess a proven (or emerging) track record of peer-reviewed publication in medical education and clinical science journals, with dissemination at the national and/or international level. The recruit will have (or demonstrate the potential to establish) an innovative and collaborative program of research that is capable of securing funding through competitive operating grants and/or Scholarship of Teaching and Learning awards. Their scholarship of teaching and learning activities will be expected to strengthen the Department’s capacity to conduct interdisciplinary research, and support the growth of the department’s graduate program through the recruitment and supervision of graduate students at the Masters and PhD level.

The successful candidate will have administrative and leadership experience that may include course coordination, serving on departmental and curricular committees related to academic progression, admissions, evaluations, and academic hiring.

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 City of Winnipeg (www.tourismwinnipeg.com), 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 766,000, 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 (www.travelmanitoba.com) 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 for 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 underrepresented viewpoints, expertise and forms of excellence to this role.

If you require accommodation supports during the recruitment process, please contact [email protected] or 204-474-7195. Please note this contact information is for accommodation reasons only.

Applications will include all of the following documents (as a single PDF file):

• Letter of application (cover letter)
• Curriculum vitae which includes a detailed description of gross anatomy teaching experience and list of related scholarly activity
• Statement of teaching philosophy (maximum of 2 pages)
• Copies of recent teaching evaluations from the last three academic years (maximum of five courses)
• Research statement outlining current scholarship and teaching and learning activities and future research directions (maximum of 3 pages)
• Statement describing personal practice and examples related to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility (up to 2 pages)
• Names and contact information of three referees

Please send applications via email specifying position #36394 to:

Dr. Sabine Hombach-Klonisch, Chair of the Search Committee Department of Human Anatomy and Cell Science
c/o Ms. Jacki Armstrong: [email protected] 

The closing date for receipt of applications is June 19, 2025.

Application materials, including letters of reference, will be handled in accordance with the protection of privacy provision of The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (Manitoba). Please note that curriculum vitae may be provided to participating members of the search process.