Professorship in Indigenous Health

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The College of Community and Global Health (CCGH) in the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences (RFHS) at the University of Manitoba (UM) invites applications from First Nations, Métis or Inuit scholars for the inaugural Professorship in Indigenous Health. This professorship is for a 5-year term, with the possibility of renewal. The successful candidate will be appointed in a full-time probationary tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor. The position will commence 1 July 2026, or on a date mutually agreed upon.

Through collaborations with Ongomiizwin, the Indigenous Institute of Health and Healing, the CCGH enhances the ability of UM to support the independence, autonomy and authority of First Nations, Métis and Inuit communities, and fosters authentic engagement and relationship-building in research partnerships. The CCGH actively engages in the utilization of Indigenous knowledge for evidence-based and best-practice development in curriculum, clinical and research skills, and knowledge sharing.

Community engagement is not a stand-alone activity but underpins every aspect of the research, education, and service activities that occur in partnership with diverse Indigenous Communities, globally.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

– Promote social justice, clinical, epidemiologic or health system research in areas relevant to improving the health and well-being of Indigenous Peoples and communities;
– Participate in national and international peer-reviewed competitions for research funding relevant to Indigenous health;
– Develop an independent, community/team-based program of research to advance the health of Indigenous populations;
– Disseminate research findings through peer-review publications, and other knowledge translation, exchange, and mobilization activities;
– Undergraduate and graduate teaching, and graduate student/research trainee supervision and mentorship.
– Service within Ongomiizwin, the College of Community and Global Health, the University and the community;
– Pursue research that will lead to improved health and will ensure that high quality healthcare is available for Indigenous communities in Manitoba and beyond.

QUALIFICATIONS

Applicants must meet the following criteria

• Canadian Citizen who identifies as First Nations, Inuit, or Métis;
• Hold a doctoral degree in population health, health economics, health services, health policy, public health, epidemiology, Indigenous studies, social sciences or related fields at the time of application;
• Show demonstrated excellence in Indigenous health research as evidenced in high quality research output, successful and promising research projects and programs, and significant contributions made in collaboration with Indigenous partners, and to the academic and/or clinical community at the local, national and/or international level;
• History of commitments to advancing the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Calls to Action and UNDRIP, including experience with Nation-led research, Indigenous data governance, and relational accountability as core scholarly contributions, alongside traditional academic outputs;
• Have experience in developing and advancing new knowledge around research and data sovereignty and Indigenous data sovereignty as well as upholding these principles in their own work.

RELATIONSHIP TO THE PROPOSING UNIT:

The College of Community and Global Health is a dynamic department that has 49 full-time faculty members, including nine Canada Research Chairs, and over 100 graduate students. The College comprises academics, clinicians and public health practitioners working in education, service and research related to Indigenous health, global health, health services, health economics, societal and cultural dimensions of health, family health, epidemiology and biostatistics, violence and injury prevention, and other areas.

The University of Manitoba and Rady Faculty of Health Sciences is committed to the social justice principles of equity, access and 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 and other racially marginalized communities, disabled persons and those who identify as 2SLGBTQIA+ (Two Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, questioning, intersex, asexual and other diverse sexual identities).

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

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. 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.

This position is designated for Indigenous candidates only. We welcome applications from members of Indigenous communities (First Nations, Métis, or Inuit). Applicants are asked to self-declare their Indigenous citizenship/ancestry in their application materials (e.g., cover letter). Shortlisted candidates for Indigenous-designated/preferred positions will be invited to complete the University’s verification process.

THE APPLICATION PROCESS

Applicants must apply to this University of Manitoba advertisement through the UM Careers portal for review and endorsement and clearly state the application position number in the cover letter. Applicants should upload their cover letter separately, their curriculum vitae separately, and then combine their research plan, teaching statement, personal statement, experience with community engagement, and a list of three referees into a single PDF file and upload it under ‘Additional Documentation’ when applying in UM Careers.

If you experience any difficulties accessing UM Careers, please contact Erin Langford, HR Assistant in the College of Community and Global Health (email [email protected]) for assistance.

The application materials to include are:

• a concise cover letter describing suitability for the position;
• a curriculum vitae (including examples of significant research contributions);
• a 5 year research plan (3 page maximum) outlining: a) an independent, innovative research program in Indigenous Health; b) a statement of how the program aligns with the strategic priorities of the College of Community and Global Health; and c) its potential to attract funding and contribute to student training;
• a teaching philosophy statement (1 page maximum) that documents the applicant’s experience in and/or approach to training and mentoring diverse students and the candidate’s teaching philosophy, including engagement with Indigenous pedagogy and methodologies;
• a personal statement (1 page maximum) reflecting on the applicant’s positionality, demonstrated commitment, and approach to issues pertaining to anti-racism and social justice (including principles of equity, access, and participation) in the following areas: teaching, research, and service;
• a description of experience with community engagement and approach (1 page maximum);
• the names and contact information of three referees, one of whom must be a community partner.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received and will continue until the position is filled. 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.

The deadline for receipt of applications is 8 May 2026.

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