Assistant/Associate/Full Professor

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The University of Manitoba
College of Pharmacy, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences

Assistant/Associate/Full Professor
Position #34707

The College of Pharmacy, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences (RFHS), University of Manitoba, Canada invites applications for a full-time probationary, tenure-track appointment in Pharmacoepidemiology at the rank of Assistant, Associate or Full Professor. Expected date of appointment is January 1, 2025, or at a date to be negotiated.

The successful candidate will be expected to develop and maintain an independent externally-funded research program, (e.g., provincial, national, and international funding agencies, associations, and foundations etc… ). The applicant will be expected to provide high-quality, effective teaching in the undergraduate and graduate programs in the areas such as pharmacoepidemiology, biostatistics, the scientific literature evaluation stream of courses, and research methodology course. The applicant will also be expected to provide service to the College of Pharmacy. Salary and rank will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

The College of Pharmacy is located in the state-of-the-art 90,000 square feet Apotex Centre on the Bannatyne Campus of the University of Manitoba. The University is located within a large health sciences campus and collaborates closely with the Colleges of dentistry, medicine, nursing and rehabilitation sciences, within the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences (RFHS). The College of Pharmacy also works closely with Pharmacy organizations in Manitoba and with external partners who support work-integrated learning for students in community, hospital and primary care sites. The College is proximally adjacent to several tertiary care teaching hospitals of the Winnipeg Region Health Authority (WRHA) and the Children’s Hospital Research Institute of Manitoba (CHRIM). The RFHS also houses the Manitoba Centre for Health Policy (MCHP), that conducts world renowned research on health and social determinants of health and supports the province’s population-based data repository. The MCHP is a site of the Canadian Network for Observational Drug Effect Studies (CNODES) to which members of the College of Pharmacy maintain formal affiliation and close collaboration.

The College of Pharmacy has a long history of excellence in pharmacy education and research. It provides opportunities for interprofessional and interdisciplinary collaboration in health sciences research and education. The University offers a full range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs embracing basic biomedical sciences, professional programs, and population health. This is an exceptional opportunity for a qualified individual to contribute to the ongoing success of the RFHS and to create a new level of interdisciplinary research and collaboration in a unit with complementary and diverse skills. All three pillars of the University of Manitoba, excellence in teaching, research, and service, are the focus of academic activities. For more information visit the website of the College of Pharmacy.
The Campus has excellent library facilities for the health sciences and is proximally adjacent to several tertiary teaching hospitals of the Winnipeg Region Health Authority (WRHA), one of the largest and most diverse health regions in Canada, serving the city of Winnipeg and the rural municipalities. WRHA also supports many Institutes and Research Centres, working closely with the University of Manitoba.
The University of Manitoba is a driving force of innovation, discovery and advancement. Our momentum is propelled by our campus community – UM faculty, staff and students whose determination and curiosity shape our world for the better. Our teaching, learning and work environment is uniquely strengthened and enriched by Indigenous perspectives. With two main campuses in Winnipeg, satellite campuses throughout Manitoba, and world-wide research, UM’s impact is global.

Discover outstanding employee benefits, experience world-class facilities and join a dynamic community that values reconciliation, sustainability, diversity, and inclusion. We are one of Manitoba’s Top Employers and one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers. At the University of Manitoba, what inspires you can change everything.The City of Winnipeg, located where the Red and Assiniboine Rivers meet, is recognized for its vibrant, multicultural community and diverse culture. The city, with a growing population of more than 766,000, is home to internationally renowned festivals, galleries and museums, the historic Exchange District and The Forks, and ever-expanding research, education, and business sectors. From the Hudson Bay waters, across the farmland fields, to the pulse of the cities and towns, The Province of Manitoba’s (www.travelmanitoba.com) people and places – its 100,000 lakes, 92 provincial parks, winding river valleys and storied prairie skies – inspire.

The University of Manitoba is committed to the principles of equity, diversity & inclusion and to promoting opportunities in hiring, promotion and tenure (where applicable) for systemically marginalized groups who have been excluded from full participation at the University and the larger community including Indigenous Peoples, women, racialized persons, persons with disabilities and those who identify as 2SLGBTQIA+ (Two Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, questioning, intersex, asexual and other diverse sexual identities). All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.

The Rady Faculty of Health Sciences is committed to the social justice principles of equity, access & participation and to promoting opportunities in hiring, promotion and tenure (where applicable) for systemically marginalized groups who have been excluded from full participation at the University and the larger community including Indigenous Peoples, Black, racially marginalized, disabled persons and those who identify as 2SLGBTQIA+ (Two Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, questioning, intersex, asexual and other diverse sexual identities). All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.

An inclusive, open, and diverse community is essential to excellence and fosters voices that have been ignored or discouraged. To address the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion, and in recognition of the underrepresentation of members of historically and currently excluded groups, we take proactive measures including implicit bias training for all hiring panels. We strive for diversity and cultural safety throughout the hiring process (hiring panels, short-list of candidates, interviews). We encourage you to self-identity aspects of your identity that position you to bring currently underrepresented viewpoints, expertise and forms of excellence to this role.

The University acknowledges the potential impact that Career Interruptions and Personal Circumstances can have on an applicant’s record of research, teaching, and service achievements. Measures will be taken to ensure that these leaves will be taken into careful consideration during the evaluation process.

If you require accommodation supports during the recruitment process, please contact
[email protected] or 204-474-7195. Please note this contact information is for accommodation reasons only.

Applications will be reviewed beginning November 1, 2024 and will continue until the position is filled.

Applicants can apply via email by sending the following documents to the contact information listed below:
a. a cover letter explaining your interest in the position,
b. a curriculum vitae,
c. brief teaching philosophy,
d. a 5-year research plan,
e. a personal statement on your contributions to equity, diversity, inclusion and/or other experiences, and
f. the names and contact information of three references.

Each of the above documents, except for Curriculum Vitae, should observe the required page limitation (1-2 pages).

Please note that only complete applications will be considered.

Please send your application materials to the Committee Chair:

Dr. Sheryl Zelenitsky, Professor
Search Committee Chair
College of Pharmacy, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
University of Manitoba
Email: [email protected]

Application materials, including letters of reference, will be handled in accordance with the protection of privacy provision of The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (Manitoba). Please note that curriculum vitae may be provided to participating members of the search process.

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