"Assistant Professor in 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, l.hellsten@uwinnipeg.ca.

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.