Instructor - Manager, Steele’s Apothecary / Pharmacy Practice

University of Manitoba

College of Pharmacy, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Instructor (Manager, Steele’s Apothecary / Pharmacy Practice)
Position #35476

The College of Pharmacy, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences (RFHS), University of Manitoba, Canada invites applications for a full-time position at the rank of Instructor I/II, commencing February 1, 2025, or at a time to be negotiated. The position will initially be a term position up to 3 years, renewable, with the potential to be a continuing appointment. Salary and rank will be commensurate with experience and qualifications, and in accordance with the University of Manitoba Faculty Association collective agreement.

This position will primarily be responsible for Steele’s Apothecary as the manager for this community pharmacy in accordance with the College of Pharmacists of Manitoba requirements. As the manager the incumbent will foster and implement innovative pharmacy services in the pharmacy. Services will focus on opportunities to expand scopes of practice and offer opportunities for students and faculty to be involved with the pharmacy. Additional services may include organizing and implementing vaccination clinics, supporting the travel health clinic, de-prescribing, providing pharmacy support for potential research collaboration, and developing innovative and forward-thinking pharmacy services.

This position will also contribute to teaching and service in the College of Pharmacy and the University. Activities will include teaching and assessment in the Applied Pharmacy Practice Lab courses and/or clinical courses with duties involving, but not limited to, teaching and evaluating students in the application of patient care skills, performance-based and simulation assessments, course coordination, delivering lectures, and developing patient cases. The successful candidate will provide service to the College of Pharmacy, the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences (RFHS), the University of Manitoba, the profession, and the community as required.

The successful candidate will possess a PharmD or BSc (Pharm) degree, with significant, relevant, management and community pharmacy practice experience; advanced degrees (e.g., Master’s), additional certifications (e.g. EPPH, BCPS, CDE or similar) will be considered an asset. Preference will be given to applicants with prior teaching experience and experience working collaboratively. The candidate must have excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal teamwork skills. In addition to in-person teaching responsibilities, the ability to teach in a virtual on-line environment is an asset. The successful candidate must possess and maintain an active pharmacy license in good standing and be eligible to practice in Manitoba.

The College of Pharmacy is located in the state-of-the-art Apotex Centre on the Bannatyne Campus at the University of Manitoba. The College of Pharmacy has a long history of excellence in pharmacy education and maintains strong associations with professional bodies and practicing pharmacists in hospitals, community, and primary care settings. It is part of the RFHS and situated on a dynamic campus that provides opportunities for interprofessional collaboration in health sciences education, research, and practice. The campus has excellent library facilities and is proximal to several tertiary teaching hospitals of the Winnipeg Regional Health Authority (WRHA), one of the largest and most diverse health regions in Canada.

The University of Manitoba offers a full range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs embracing basic and biomedical sciences, professional programs, and population health. This is an exceptional opportunity for a qualified, productive individual to contribute to the ongoing success of the College of Pharmacy and RFHS in delivering quality interdisciplinary education at the University of Manitoba.
For more information, please visit our website umanitoba.ca/pharmacy

The University of Manitoba is a driving force of innovation, discovery and advancement. Our momentum is propelled by our campus community – UM faculty, staff and students whose determination and curiosity shape our world for the better. Our teaching, learning and work environment is uniquely strengthened and enriched by Indigenous perspectives. With two main campuses in Winnipeg, satellite campuses throughout Manitoba, and world-wide research, UM’s impact is global.
Discover outstanding employee benefits, experience world-class facilities and join a dynamic community that values reconciliation, sustainability, diversity, and inclusion. We are one of Manitoba’s Top Employers and one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers. At the University of Manitoba, what inspires you can change everything.

The City of Winnipeg, 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 780,000, 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 people and places – its 100,000 lakes, 93 provincial parks, winding river valleys and storied prairie skies – inspire.

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 to include diverse perspectives 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 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.
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.

Applications will be reviewed starting January 16, 2025, and continue until the position is filled.

Applications for this position must include:
i. a letter of application explaining your interest in the position,
ii. an up-to-date curriculum vitae,
iii. a teaching philosophy, (Max. 1 page)
iv. 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 the following areas: teaching, research and service.
v. The names and contact information of three references

Note that only complete applications will be considered.

Complete applications must be sent to:
Dr. Geoff Tranmer
Search Committee Chair - position #35476
College of Pharmacy, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Email: Pharmacy.AcademicHR@umanitoba.ca

Application materials will be handled in accordance with the protection of privacy provisions of "The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act" (Manitoba). Please note that the application materials will be provided to participating members of the search process.