"Assistant Professor, Human Rights"

The Human Rights Program at The University of Winnipeg invites applications for a tenure track position at the rank of Assistant Professor. Salary levels will be commensurate with qualifications and experience, and in accordance with the University of Winnipeg Faculty Association Collective Agreement. The effective date of appointment is anticipated to be July 1, 2026.

Candidates are expected to hold a doctoral degree in Human Rights or a related discipline with demonstrated connections to human rights research. The successful candidate will be expected to teach in both Human Rights and the Master’s in Peace and Conflict Studies. Human rights related scholarship and teaching that focusses on socioeconomic rights and/or Indigenous rights is of particular interest. Candidate should have a strong research record, interest or experience in university service and governance, and a demonstrated commitment to excellent and innovative teaching with expertise to teach courses related to both Canadian and international contexts.

Experience in community engagement, applied human rights, advocacy, policy or international work is an asset.

Located in downtown Winnipeg, Manitoba, and on original Treaty One land, in the heart of the Red River Métis homeland, The University is home to approximately 10,000 undergraduate and graduate students, 340 full-time faculty, 323 instructional staff, and 489 support staff. It has an established reputation for providing a supportive learning and working environment, combining a commitment to academic and research excellence, dedication to Indigenous engagement and success, and connections with diverse communities.

The Bachelor of Arts in Human Rights offers 3 and 4-year degrees in The University of Winnipeg’s Global College. Global College is an action-oriented learning environment that fosters global citizenship and engagement. The Human Rights program places a strong emphasis on interdisciplinary collaboration, as well as creating opportunities for students to gain experience outside the classroom through field courses, practicum placements, community engagement initiatives and research with faculty members. In addition to the B.A. in Human Rights, Global College is home to the Master's in Development Practice: Indigenous Development and the Joint Master's in Peace and Conflict Studies.

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. 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 women, 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. Additional information on the University of Winnipeg is available at http://www.uwinnipeg.ca/.

Applicants should submit a complete application package that includes:

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum vitae
• Contact details of three referees
• Statement of research and teaching interest
• Samples of two publications under 30 pages each, and;
• Evidence of teaching

Applicants must submit all of the above materials through The University of Winnipeg’s online recruitment system.

Review of applications will begin on March 30, 2026 and will continue until the position is filled. We appreciate all applicants’ interest but please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

For any queries, please contact:

Dr. Kristi Kenyon, Program Director, Human Rights at kr.kenyon@uwinnipeg.ca