Assistant Professor – Natural Systems Agriculture

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University of Manitoba
Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences

Posting Start Date: February 25, 2025
Posting End Date: April 30, 2025
Position Start Date: July 1, 2025
Position Number: 35783
Title: Assistant Professor (Tenure Track) – Natural Systems Agriculture
Salary Range: Commensurate with qualifications and experience

Job Description:
The Department of Plant Science at the University of Manitoba invites applications for a full-time tenure track position at the Assistant Professor level in the area of Natural Systems Agriculture. The candidate will lead a research program conducting both applied and basic research in the area of agroecology and cropping systems. The position start date is July 1, 2025, or as soon as possible thereafter.

Qualifications:
The successful candidate must have a B.Sc. in Agriculture or equivalent and a Ph.D. in agronomy, cropping systems, crop ecology, organic production systems, or natural systems agriculture. Post doctoral experience in one of the areas mentioned above would be an asset. Preference will be given to candidates with research and teaching experience in natural systems agriculture. The candidate must demonstrate a commitment to teaching excellence, successful training of graduate students, a strong research and publication record, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, an ability to attract external research funds, and evidence of research collaboration. A proven track record conducting field research experiments and experience with experimental design and statistical analysis is preferable.

Responsibilities:
The successful candidate must be able to teach at the diploma, undergraduate, and graduate degree levels in the area of agronomy and cropping systems for both conventional and organic crop production systems. Training of HQP including graduate students, post-docs, research associates, and research technicians is required. The position requires the development and maintenance of a strong externally funded research program that addresses the current challenges faced in crop production in Western Canada. The candidate is expected to work collaboratively with faculty members and with scientists, and interdisciplinary research teams at the University of Manitoba and other national or international research institutions. The candidate is expected to contribute to committees at all levels within the University of Manitoba. Interaction with producers, industry partners, extension specialists, provincial and federal government representatives and regulators is expected.

Additional Information:
Researchers in the Department of Plant Science at the University of Manitoba have access to excellent research infrastructure and facilities, including the Ian N. Morrison Research Farm, a 406-acre facility located 70 km southwest of Winnipeg; and the Glenlea Research Station, a 1,000-acre facility 20 km south of Winnipeg, as well as Provincial Crop Diversification Centers and commodity group on-farm research networks.

The University of Manitoba campuses are located on original lands of Anishinaabeg, Ininew, Anisininew, Dakota and Dene peoples, and on the National Homeland of the Red River Métis. We respect the Treaties that were made on these territories, we acknowledge the harms and mistakes of the past, and we dedicate ourselves to move forward in partnership with Indigenous communities in a spirit of reconciliation and collaboration.

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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). For this tenure-track position, the Department of Plant Science especially welcomes applications from women. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.

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.

Review of applications will begin immediately. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Start date will be July 1, 2025, or as soon as possible thereafter.

Official transcripts are to be sent in hard copy to the address below.

Applicants are requested to submit electronically to [email protected] with a copy to [email protected], the following materials by the application deadline of April 30, 2025.
1) A cover letter
2) A curriculum vitae
3) Statements of a) undergraduate and graduate teaching philosophy; b), research interests; c) Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility, addressing your approach to equity, diversity, inclusion and accessibility in terms of research, teaching and service, and d) any career interruptions.
4) A list of three references with contact information including email addresses.
5) Reprints of up to five recent publications.
6) Other materials that support the application.

Send to:
Dr. Douglas Cattani
Department Head and Chair of Selection Committee
c/o Bev Godard
Department of Plant Science
University of Manitoba,
Rm 222, 66 Dafoe Rd.
Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3T 2N2 Canada
Phone: (204) 474-8563
Fax: (204) 474-7528

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