Education - Assistant Professor (Curriculum, Pedagogy, and Praxis)

The Faculty of Education at the University of Winnipeg invites applications for a full-time, probationary tenure-track faculty position in Curriculum, Pedagogy, and Praxis at the rank of Assistant Professor.

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 Faculty of Education offers a five-year integrated Bachelor of Education (BEd) program, a two-year after-degree BEd program, Access (teacher) Education programs, a Bachelor of Arts in Developmental Studies, a Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in Education (PBDE) for in-service teachers, and a graduate program in Marriage and Family Therapy.

The successful candidate will hold, or be nearing completion of, a doctoral degree (PhD or EdD) in a relevant field. They should demonstrate an active research program that is recognized within academic and educational communities, with clear potential to attract external funding. A record of successful grant acquisition is considered an asset. The successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate collegiality and contribute meaningfully to program development, faculty initiatives, university governance, and community engagement.

Candidates must possess (or be eligible to hold) a valid teaching certificate and have familiarity with the Manitoba curriculum. Experience in one or more of the following areas is required: K–12 classroom settings (regular or alternative), mentoring pre-service and in-service teachers, working with adult learners in educational or post-secondary environments, and supporting students with diverse learning needs. Candidates are asked to provide evidence of exemplary teaching and effectiveness. 

A strong foundation in pedagogy is essential including, knowledge of direct and indirect instructional methods, inquiry-based learning, assessment practices, classroom management, and current research on pedagogical innovation in education. The ideal candidate will have experience in some of the following areas: universal design for learning; global competencies; Indigenous ways of knowing, languages and cultures; curriculum theory and curricular reform; familiarity working with diverse learners including students with disabilities; and culturally responsive, proactive, and preventative approaches to supporting students and their families. Interdisciplinarity is welcome.

We invite applicants who bring the skills, knowledge, and dispositions to support the development of professional educational standards, promote developmentally appropriate practices, and demonstrate a strong commitment to preservice teacher preparation.

Subject to budgetary approval, the appointment will take effect on January 5, 2026, or as soon as possible afterwards. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

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

• a cover letter
• a curriculum vitae
• a research statement describing past research achievements and future research plans (two-page maximum)
• names and contact details of three references

Applicants must submit all of the above materials through The University of Winnipeg’s online recruitment system. Please click on the "Apply" link below to submit your application.

Enquiries about the position may be addressed to Dr. Laurie-Ann Hellsten, Dean of the Faculty of Education, [email protected].

To learn more about the University of Winnipeg, please visit http://www.uwinnipeg.ca/

Applications Due: October 17, 2025

Consideration of applications will continue until such time as the position is filled. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

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. In accordance with the University of Winnipeg Employment Equity and Diversity Policy and section 11 of The Human Rights Code, preference will be given to qualified candidates who self-identify as racialized persons, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQ+ persons. Applicants are encouraged to confidentially self-identify at the 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 [email protected].

The personal information of applicants is collected under the authority of the University of Winnipeg Act and 36(1)(b) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. All personal information collected via the recruitment process is used to assess the applicant’s suitability, eligibility, and qualifications for employment, and to otherwise support recruitment activities. This information will be provided to participating members of the recruitment process. Questions regarding the collection of your personal information may be directed to the Director, HR Services, 515 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, MB, R3B 2E9 or [email protected].