University of Manitoba
Location
Winnipeg, MB | Canada
Job description
Department Head – Respiratory Therapy
College of Rehabilitation Sciences, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
University of Manitoba
Position # 10437
The Department of Respiratory Therapy in the College of Rehabilitation Sciences, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences at the University of Manitoba is seeking applications for a Department Head beginning September 1, 2024, or as soon as mutually agreed upon. It is expected that the successful candidate will qualify for and be offered a full-time appointment at the rank of Assistant, Associate Professor or Professor with tenure. This position is for a five (5) year term with the possibility of renewal, subject to satisfactory review. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience, and in accordance with the University of Manitoba Faculty Association (UMFA) collective agreement. Applications are invited from persons holding, or eligible to hold, a tenure-track/tenured or full-time continuing position within the University of Manitoba.
The Department of Respiratory Therapy offers the only Bachelor of Respiratory Therapy degree from a U15 research university in Canada. The department is undergoing an unprecedented period of growth, doubling in size starting in September 2024 from 20 to 40 students per year in this three-year program. New and renewed facilities, introduction of advanced equipment/technology and new faculty and staff will accompany this growth in the program. The department head is the academic and business lead of the Respiratory Therapy Program and is expected to provide a major role provincially, nationally, and internationally. The general duties of the department head can be found at: https://umanitoba.ca/governance/governing-documents-officers#heads-of-departments. The Head of the Department is an integral part of the College’s team that includes the College dean, heads of department of physical therapy, occupational therapy, and respiratory therapy, Associate Dean Research, Associate Dean Academic and office manager.
The department head will provide direction by overseeing the implementation and evaluation of the department’s strategic plan and managing the department. The department head will also provide collaborative leadership to the College and the University by being an integral member of the College, Faculty and University. The successful candidate will contribute to strengthening and maintaining an environment that promotes inclusiveness, participation and equity in the department and the College.
Applicants must possess a PhD or be near completion of a PhD in a field relevant to health or well-being. A successful candidate who is close to completion of their Ph.D. may be appointed to a term position at the rank of Lecturer until successful completion of their degree, at which time they will convert to a probationary (tenure-track) appointment as an Assistant Professor.
The successful candidate will have a combined minimum of five years of academic, professional and/or clinical experience with a minimum of two years of clinical experience. The successful candidate must be in good standing with their provincial or state regulatory body and be eligible for licensure in Manitoba, if relevant to expertise of research or completed degrees. The successful candidate will ideally be a Registered Respiratory Therapist, eligible for licensure in Manitoba.
Applications from candidates who are not respiratory therapists will be considered if they can demonstrate a good knowledge of the profession and scope of practice. Applicants will be expected to have completed, or be near completion, a terminal research-based degree. The successful candidate will have a substantial track record of achievement in scholarly work and teaching, demonstrated achievement in collaborative coaching involving such activities as faculty mentorship, inter-professional collaborative teaching and learning, curriculum organization, and participation in the recruitment, appointment and promotion of colleagues. Notable contributions to department, college, faculty and university service are desirable. A demonstrable history of administrative success in a post-secondary institution in human, financial and capital resource management is also desirable.
The Department of Respiratory Therapy has a strong faculty dedicated to the mission of the College, which is “To cultivate knowledge, lifelong learning and leadership in the field of rehabilitation sciences.” As part of our outreach services, the Department of Respiratory Therapy is developing relationships with Indigenous communities and is participating in primary care through interdisciplinary clinics. The department is renowned for its exemplary service, research and student-centered focus. For more information on the College and the strategic plan, see http://umanitoba.ca/rehabsciences. The Department and the College have vibrant research programs. To view our research clusters and researcher profiles see the banner “Research and Scholarship” on our web page Research and scholarly activity | College of Rehabilitation Sciences | University of Manitoba (umanitoba.ca). The College of Rehabilitation Sciences has a rich history of research and graduate education and is developing a strategy to grow research providing high-quality teaching at the graduate and undergraduate levels professionally and in community outreach.
The Department of Respiratory Therapy is a part of the College of Rehabilitation Sciences. It is located adjacent to the Health Sciences Centre in Winnipeg, which is a major teaching and research hospital serving Manitoba, Northwestern Ontario, and Nunavut. The department is situated in a newly completed state-of-the-art facility specifically designed to meet the needs of the program and is currently undergoing a program expansion. The College of Rehabilitation Sciences along with the Colleges of Medicine, Pharmacy, Dentistry, and Nursing make up the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences at the University of Manitoba. This is a dynamic health sciences campus that provides opportunities for Interprofessional collaboration in research and education with other health disciplines and Ongomiizwin, the Indigenous Institute of Health and Healing.
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.
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 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.
The closing date for the first consideration of applications is March 31, 2024. Review of applications will continue until the position is filled. All applications should include the following:
For more information on this position or to submit your application please direct your correspondence to:
Dr. Reg Urbanowski, Search Committee Chair and
Dean College of Rehabilitation Sciences,
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences University of Manitoba,
771 McDermot Avenue Winnipeg, Manitoba, CANADA R3E 0T6
Email: [email protected]
Please note that only complete applications will be considered.
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 the application package will be provided to participating members of the search process.
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