Instructor I or II in Bachelor of Kinesiology – Athletic Therapy

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The University of Manitoba
Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management

Instructor I or II in Bachelor of Kinesiology – Athletic Therapy
Position Number 35089

Announcement of Position
The Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management, located on Treaty 1 land, invites applications for a full-time probationary (non-tenure track) appointment at the rank of Instructor I or Instructor II. The rank of appointment and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. The appointment will begin January 1, 2025 (or soon thereafter).

Qualifications
The successful applicant will contribute to the delivery of curriculum in the Bachelor of Kinesiology-Athletic Therapy degree program. Candidates will have an earned MA/MSc (thesis-based degree preferred) in a related area. Candidates will have experience with teaching and curriculum design in post-secondary education and have demonstrated a commitment to teaching excellence. Appointment to the rank of Instructor 2 shall normally be restricted to those who have 5 or more years’ experience in a University or equivalent position Candidates must be a CAT(C)* in good standing (or eligible to apply for CAT(C) certification by the CATA). Candidates will also have proven clinical and field experience.

Responsibilities
The position will include teaching and service responsibilities. The successful candidate will be expected to teach undergraduate students in the Bachelor of Kinesiology-Athletic Therapy degree program. In addition, this position includes service within the University, the faculty, and in the larger community and will engage in activities of professional interest and benefit to the Faculty, the University, and the profession.

Faculty Information
The University of Manitoba campuses are located on original lands of the Anishinaabeg, Ininew, Anisininew, Dakota, and Dene peoples, and on the homeland of the Red River Métis. FKRM offers the following degrees: Bachelor of Physical Education (BPE), Bachelor of Kinesiology (B.Kin and B.Kin (AT)), Bachelor of Recreation Management and Community Development (BRMCD), Master of Science and Master of Arts in Kinesiology & Recreation. It also has a Ph.D. program in Applied Health Sciences offered collaboratively with the College of Rehabilitation. Approximately 530 undergraduate and 60 graduate students are enrolled in the faculty. Faculty members have vibrant research programs funded by SSHRC, NSERC and CIHR and other agencies. Bison Sport and Recreation Services provide a broad range of programs to the University and Community, through intercollegiate sport, recreation services, Mini-U programs, and athletic therapy. Through the study and practice of physical activity, sport, and leisure, the faculty seeks to build healthy communities. https://umanitoba.ca/kinesiology-recreation-management/

Application Procedure
Applications for position number 35089 must include a letter of application (max 3-pages), a curriculum vitae, and three (3) academic or professional references. Electronic applications, with documents combined in one pdf file, should be sent to Jennifer Palichuk, Executive Assistant to the Dean at Jennifer.Palichuk@umanitoba.ca. The closing date for applications is September 11, 2024.

For further information, please contact Dr. Douglas Brown (fkrm.dean@umanitoba.ca), Dean, Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management, and Chair of Search Committee, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3T 2N2 Tel: (204) 474-8764.

Diversity and Immigration Statement
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.

If you require accommodation support(s) during the recruitment process, please contact UM.Accommodation@umanitoba.ca or 204-474-7195. Please note this contact information is for accommodation reasons only.

FIPPA Statement
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.

About UM
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. https://umanitoba.ca/

About Winnipeg, Manitoba
The City of Winnipeg (www.tourismwinnipeg.com), 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.

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