University of Manitoba
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Department Head, Department of Physical Therapy
Department of Physical Therapy, College of Rehabilitation Sciences
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Manitoba
Position # PTS01
Main Office: 771 McDermot Ave, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada R3E 0T6, phone number: 204-789-3897
The Department of Physical Therapy in the College of Rehabilitation Sciences, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences (RFHS) at the University of Manitoba is seeking applications for a Department Head beginning July 1, 2025, or as soon as mutually agreed upon.
The Position
The Department Head is the academic and business leader of the PT Department with a primary focus on the Master of Physical Therapy program. The Head of the Department is an integral part of the College’s leadership team that includes the College Dean, Heads of Department of Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Respiratory Therapy; Associate Dean of Research, Associate Dean of Academics, and Administrative Services manager.
College of Rehabilitation Sciences
The College of Rehabilitation Sciences has a rich history of research and education and I strategically working to grow research, provide high‐quality graduate and undergraduate teaching and extend community outreach.
Department of Physical Therapy
The Department of Physical Therapy offers the Master of Physical Therapy entry-to practice program which is fully accredited with Physiotherapy Education Accreditation Canada, and is currently entering an exciting phase of faculty and curriculum renewal. The Department of Physical Therapy is made up of a diverse group of faculty and staff engaged in teaching, research and innovation. The Department of Physical Therapy works closely with professional organizations in Manitoba and with external partners who support work-integrated learning for students in community, hospital and primary care sites. It provides opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration in health sciences research and education.
The Department of Physical Therapy is located within a large health sciences campus and collaborates with the Colleges of Dentistry, Medicine, Nursing, and Pharmacy within RFHS, as well as other faculties and departments of the University, notably the Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management.
The Ideal Candidate
Applicants should possess a research-based doctoral degree and be licenced or eligible for licensure with the College of Physiotherapists of Manitoba.
The successful candidate will have a track record of leadership roles with a minimum of 3-5 years of experience in an academic setting. The successful candidate will have experience with advising students, related experience as physiotherapist, have experience with effectively addressing racism including anti-Indigenous racism, working with budgets and understanding institutional financial mechanisms, engaging in scholarly activity, and have a history of effective staff, faculty and student management.
The ideal candidate will preferably have experience in higher education and administrative tasks, a demonstrated ability to teach in an entry-to-practice program, demonstrated skill in curriculum development, an understanding of university governance, and experience in creating an equitable, diverse and scholarly environment in teaching, mentoring, research, and service.
The initial closing date for the consideration of applications is March 31, 2025. Review of applications will continue until the position is filled. All applications should include the following:
• a cover letter explaining your interest in the position,
• a curriculum vitae,
• a personal statement including your positionality, demonstrated commitment and approach to issues pertaining to anti-racism and social justice (including principles of equity, access and participation) in each of the following areas: teaching, research and service.
• the names and contact information of three references.
Please send your application materials to the Committee Chair
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]
Application materials 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 all application materials will be provided to participating members of the search process.
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The 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, racially marginalized, disabled persons 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.
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). We encourage you to self-identify any aspect of your identity in your cover letter.
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