Department Head - Dept Of Religion

Posting Start Date: February 17, 2026

Posting End Date: March 18, 2026

Department of Religion

Faculty of Arts

University of Manitoba

Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

Department Head

Position # AF631

The Department of Religion invites applications for a five-year term position as Head commencing July 1, 2026, or a date mutually agreed upon. The term of the current Head for the Department of Religion expires on June 30, 2026. Applicants must, at the time of application, hold a tenured/continuing position within the University of Manitoba at the rank of Associate Professor, Professor or Senior Instructor.

The administrative duties of Department Heads in the Faculty of Arts are governed by the University policy entitled “Heads of Departments” and also by the terms of collective agreements and the policies and protocols of the Faculty of Arts.

The criteria to be used in assessing candidates for the Headship will include the applicant’s ability to provide strong leadership in teaching, research and service, the ability to represent the interests of the Department in working with the Dean and other Heads of Departments, the ability to foster and promote the success of the Department’s academic staff, the ability to sustain a positive working environment for faculty, support staff and graduate students, and the ability to respond effectively to both undergraduate and graduate student issues. Evidence of strong administrative and leadership skills is required.

Short-listed candidates for the position may be requested to address a public forum of faculty, support staff, and students.

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.

If you require accommodation supports during the recruitment process, please contact UM.Accommodation@umanitoba.ca or 204-474-7195. Please note this contact information is for accommodation reasons only.

Confidential applications must include a curriculum vitae and a letter of intent and must be received no later than Wednesday, March 18, 2026.

Application materials, including letters of reference, will be handled in accordance with the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (Manitoba). Please note that CVs may be provided to participating members of the search process.