"Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor in Physical Therapy and Respiratory Therapy"

Position 36568 and 36569

The Department of Physical Therapy and the Department of Respiratory Therapy invite applications for two full-time tenured or probationary (tenure track) positions at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor rank, commencing July 1, 2026, or on a date mutually agreed upon. Salary and rank will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.

The Department seeks an emerging Indigenous Scholar with a commitment to excellence in teaching and research. Exceptional candidates at any rank will be considered with the responsibilities and qualifications outlined below:

• The ideal candidate will have a PhD or be very near completion in any discipline.
• Knowledge and/or experience with Indigenous methodologies and/or decolonizing scholarship.
• Lived experience, Indigenous knowledge, and evidence of sustained leadership and relationship-building within Indigenous communities.
• Experience in advocacy and community engagement, with preference given to candidates with connections to local Manitoba communities and languages.
• Teaching experience in higher education or K-12 settings, with the ability to contribute to entry-level education and graduate-level supervision.
• Experience coordinating courses and contributing to curriculum development, particularly in areas relevant to Indigenous health and education.
• Capacity to develop an independent research program related to Indigenous health, with potential to contribute to interprofessional and community-based research initiatives.
• Commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and decolonizing education within academic and community contexts.

These positions are designated for Indigenous candidates only. We welcome applications from members of Indigenous communities (First Nations, Métis, and/or Inuit) and applicants must self-declare on their cover letter/resume as Indigenous. As candidates progress through different stages of the process, they may be asked to provide supporting documents and/or references to verify Indigenous identity.

All applications should include the following:

• a cover letter explaining your interest in the position,
• a curriculum vitae,
• a personal statement including your positionality, demonstrated commitment and approach to issues pertaining to anti-racism and social justice (including principles of equity, access, and participation) in academic and fieldwork education, and the names and contact information of three references.

To apply, please submit your documents directly to Pathways Executive Search outlining your interest, qualifications, and experience to Applications@PathwaysExecutiveSearch.com

For more details or to further explore this important strategic leadership opportunity, please contact:

Joy Beshie • Principal
Pathways Executive Search
Telephone: 613-296-2315
JoyB@PathwaysExecutiveSearch.com

Katy Gottfriedson-Jasper • Senior Consultant
Pathways Executive Search
Telephone: 250-318-6788
KatyGJ@PathwaysExecutiveSearch.com

The closing date for receipt of applications is November 28th, 2025.