The University of Winnipeg
Department of Biology
Term Instructor
The Department of Biology at The University of Winnipeg invites motivated and enthusiastic candidates to apply for a one-year term position at the rank of Instructor. This is a teaching position where the successful applicant will instruct laboratory sections of Cell Biology, Genetics, Human Anatomy and Physiology, and may be asked to teach other undergraduate level courses. Subject to budgetary approval, this position will commence August 1, 2025. Salary levels will be commensurate with qualifications and experience, and in accordance with the University of Winnipeg Faculty Association Collective Agreement.
The selected candidate will join the Department of Biology which has sixteen tenured or tenure-track faculty members and eight Instructors. The Department offers B.Sc. and B.Sc. Honours degrees in Biology, and graduate degrees (M.Sc. and Ph.D.) in Bioscience, Technology and Public Policy. Applicants can learn more about the Department of Biology at https://www.uwinnipeg.ca/biology.
Applicants must hold a minimum of a M.Sc. in Biology or closely related discipline at the time of appointment. Candidates should have broad training in Biology.
Applicants are requested to submit a complete application that will include (all documents in PDF):
- a cover letter
- a current curriculum vitae
- a teaching philosophy statement (one page maximum)
- a teaching dossier that demonstrates evidence of teaching effectiveness
- a statement that describes the applicant’s experience working with a diverse student body, as well as past, present, and/or future contributions to creating/advancing a culture of equity and inclusion on campus or within the applicant's discipline (one page maximum)
- the names and email/phone contact information of three references who can speak about the applicant’s teaching effectiveness (referees will be contacted soon after the closing date if the applicant is short-listed)
Applicants must submit all of the above materials through The University of Winnipeg’s online recruitment system (https://www.northstarats.com/University-of-Winnipeg).
The selection committee will begin reviewing applications on Monday, June 30, 2025, and will continue until the position is filled; full consideration is assured for applications received by Friday, June 27, 2025.
Enquiries may be addressed to Dr. Caleb Hasler, Acting Chair, c.hasler@uwinnipeg.ca.
The University of Winnipeg is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognizes that a diverse staff and faculty benefits and enriches the work, learning and research environments, and is essential to academic and institutional excellence. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals and encourage women, racialized persons, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQ+ persons to confidentially self-identify at 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/.
The University of Winnipeg is committed to ensuring employment opportunities are accessible for all applicants. If you require accommodation supports during the recruitment process, please contact human_resources@uwinnipeg.ca.
The personal information of applicants is collected under the authority of the University of Winnipeg Act and 36(1)(b) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. All personal information collected via the recruitment process is used to assess the applicant’s suitability, eligibility, and qualifications for employment, and to otherwise support recruitment activities. This information will be provided to participating members of the recruitment process. Questions regarding the collection of your personal information may be directed to the Director, HR Services, 515 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, MB, R3B 2E9 or human_resources@uwinnipeg.ca.