The Department of Biochemistry and Medical Genetics (BMG), School of Biomedical Sciences,Max Rady College of Medicine, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences (RFHS)(https://umanitoba.ca/medicine/department-biochemistry-and-medical-genetics ) invites applications for a full-time probationary position at the rank of Instructor I or II, commencing February 1st, 2027, or on a mutually agreed upon date. Instructor I appointments normally require a Master’s degree or its equivalent and Instructor II appointments normally require a Master’s degree or its equivalent and 5 or more years’ experience in a University or equivalent position. Salary and rank will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Preference will be given to individuals who:
• hold a Master’s and or PhD degree in Genetics, Biochemistry or a related discipline,
• have substantial post-secondary teaching experience, particularly in medical genetics and/or biochemistry; including evidence of effective teaching, curriculum development, student mentorship, or educational innovation,
• be able to thrive in a collaborative, interdisciplinary environment.

The appointee’s teaching responsibilities will focus primarily on genetic courses, including those offered by the Bachelor of Health Sciences (BHSc) program and undergraduate and graduate courses taught by BMG in the RFHS and in the Faculty of Science. Preference will be given to those applicants who also are able to teach biochemistry courses. 

We encourage you to self-identity aspects of your identity that position you to bring currently under-represented viewpoints, expertise and forms of excellence to this role.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. Review of applications will begin September 25th, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled.

Interested applicants should submit, preferably as a single PDF, the following materials:
• Cover letter explaining your interest in the position.
• Curriculum vitae highlighting teaching experience, educational leadership, scholarly activities, and other relevant qualifications
• Description of your teaching philosophy and interests in pedagogical development (max 2 pages)
• Personal statement describing your positionality and demonstrated commitment and approach to issues pertaining to anti-racism and social justice (including principles of equity, access and participation) in academia (max 2 pages).
• Contact information for three references that will be contacted for applicants who are invited for interviews.

Applications should be addressed to Dr. Jeffrey Wigle, Chair of the Selection Committee, Department of Biochemistry & Medical Genetics. All applications must be submitted through UM Careers by searching for 48060 or by using the following link:
https://viprecprod.ad.umanitoba.ca/DEFAULT.ASPX?REQ_ID=48060.