Rural Development - Assistant Professor

Brandon University is a leader in providing high quality education in arts, sciences, education, music, and health studies. Based in southwestern Manitoba, Brandon University also offers pre-professional and Masters programs, as well as innovative and award-winning outreach programs in a personalized learning environment.

The Department of Rural Development (DRD) invites applications for a tenure-track appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor. Candidates with a PhD and interdisciplinary expertise in the social sciences are encouraged to apply. The DRD administers interdisciplinary programs, including undergraduate degrees in Rural and Community Studies and graduate programs in Rural Development. Established in 1999, the Master of Arts and Graduate Diploma programs are policy-focused and have undergone significant development. The DRD maintains a longstanding, collegial partnership with the Rural Development Institute at Brandon University (www.brandonu.ca/rdi). This position offers additional opportunities for interdisciplinary collaborative research and service.

We are seeking a candidate whose research and teaching expertise encompasses one or more of the following domains: community development, research methodologies, gender and development, women’s health policies, Indigenous peoples’ development, environmental change, and program planning and evaluation. While geographic focus is open, Brandon University emphasizes engagement with rural and northern regions of western Canada. The Department of Rural Development has also established robust teaching and research collaborations with institutions in Africa, Latin America, and Europe.

The successful candidate will join a department characterized by a collaborative environment committed to advancing equity, diversity, inclusion, and decolonization across research, pedagogy, and community engagement. Multiple professional mentorship opportunities are available to the successful candidate. Willingness to participate collegially in service to the department, university, and the community that it serves will be expected.

The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering instruction across undergraduate and graduate curricula and will have opportunities to supervise students in the thesis-based track of the MA program. In addition to contributing within their area of expertise, the appointee will be expected to teach established courses at the undergraduate level (e.g., Introduction to Community Development) and graduate level (e.g., Rural Community Development and Research Methodology). The candidate must demonstrate a clearly defined, and fundable, research program.

Start Date: August 1, 2027
Rank and Salary: Assistant Professor, commensurate with qualifications and experience
Application Deadline: December 18, 2026 or until position is filled.

Interested candidates should submit an application package as one single PDF document containing:

• Letter of Application (to include details about candidate’s area of specialization and its relevance to the stated position requirements and preferences)
• Curriculum Vitae
• Statement of Teaching Philosophy
• Evidence of teaching and research and/or research-creation (including course outlines and at least one sample publication relevant to this position)
• Name and contact information for three references
• Citizenship/Canadian Immigration Status

Priority consideration will be given to Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents. Please submit applications to Dr. Gregory Kennedy, Dean of Arts, at [email protected]

Brandon University is committed to equity, welcomes diversity, and hires on the basis of merit. All qualified individuals who may contribute to the diversification of the University, especially women, persons with disabilities, Indigenous persons, racialized persons, and persons of all sexual orientations and genders are encouraged to apply. Canadian citizens and permanent residents are given priority. Evidence of citizenship must be provided.

We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment. This starts with the hiring process. If you require an accommodation during any phase of the evaluation process, contact HR at [email protected]. All information received related to an accommodation is kept confidential. To ensure this employment opportunity is accessible to all interested individuals, this posting is available in an alternate format upon request.

Contact:
Dr. Gregory Kennedy, Dean of Arts
Brandon University 270-18th Street Brandon, Manitoba Canada R7A 6A9
E-mail: [email protected]

For more information visit: www.brandonu.ca