Assistant, Associate or Professor

REQUISITION # 46731

POSITION TYPE PERMANENT, FULL-TIME

The College of Nursing, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, invites applications for a full-time tenured or probationary (tenure-track) position at the rank of Assistant, Associate or Full Professor. This position is intended for Clinician Scientists whose work advances nursing-relevant knowledge through interdisciplinary, systems-level, population, or global perspectives.

The successful candidate will contribute to the College’s mission through research, teaching, and service that strengthen health systems, address health inequities, and improve population and global health outcomes. The position aligns with the College’s commitment to interdisciplinarity, equity, and socially accountable scholarship.

ASSISTANT/ASSOCIATE/FULL PROFESSOR (CLINICIAN SCIENTIST STREAM)

The College of Nursing invites applications for a Clinician Scientist position at the rank of Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor. This position is intended for a scholar who integrates clinical practice, research, and health system engagement to advance nursing practice, patient outcomes, and population health.

The successful candidate will maintain a robust, externally funded program of research that is embedded within clinical practice and responsive to the needs and priorities of the Manitoba health system and the populations it serves. As a Clinician Scientist, the candidate will generate impactful knowledge through practice-informed inquiry, contributing to improved care delivery, health equity, and system transformation. Areas of focus may include, but are not limited to, Indigenous health, rural and northern health, chronic disease management, mental health, health services delivery, and culturally safe care.

The candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to knowledge translation and mobilization, ensuring that research is co-developed with patients, communities, and health system partners, and that findings are implemented in practice and policy contexts.

The successful candidate will contribute to undergraduate and graduate teaching, with a focus on building research capacity among students and clinicians. They will supervise graduate students and postdoctoral trainees, particularly clinically embedded or practice-based research, and serve on graduate committees as required.

The candidate will lead and participate in interdisciplinary and cross-sectoral research teams, working collaboratively with healthcare organizations (e.g., Shared Health, regional health authorities), community organizations, and Indigenous partners. Evidence of scholarly excellence appropriate to rank includes a clearly defined program of Clinician Scientist research; demonstrated impact on clinical practice, patient outcomes, or health systems; a strong record of peer-reviewed publications; success in securing competitive research funding; and meaningful engagement with clinical and community stakeholders. Mentorship of trainees and colleagues particularly in developing clinically integrated research is expected.

The successful candidate will provide service and leadership within the College, University, healthcare system, and broader professional communities, contributing to initiatives that advance clinical scholarship, health system improvement, reconciliation, and equity in healthcare.

Qualifications

• A PhD in Nursing or related discipline.
• Active registration (or eligibility for registration) as a Registered Nurse in Manitoba.
• Demonstrated expertise and ongoing engagement in clinical practice relevant to the candidate’s research program.
• A strong and evolving program of research consistent with Clinician Scientist principles, integrating clinical practice and research.
• Evidence of peer-reviewed publications and success in obtaining competitive research funding.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and sustain collaborative partnerships with healthcare organizations, Indigenous communities, and community-based stakeholders.
• Commitment to advancing Indigenous health, equity, diversity, inclusion, and culturally safe care.
• Proven excellence in teaching, curriculum development, and supervision at undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Demonstrated commitment to knowledge translation and measurable impact on practice, policy, and/or health systems.
• Capacity to supervise graduate students and mentor research staff in clinically embedded environments.

For appointment at the Associate or Full Professor rank, applicants must demonstrate:

• A well-established and sustained program of externally funded Clinician Scientist research;
• Evidence of national and/or international recognition;
• A strong and consistent record of impactful publications;
• Demonstrated influence on clinical practice, health policy, or health system transformation;
• Leadership in interdisciplinary and cross-sectoral collaborations.

The successful candidate will possess excellent communication skills, strong clinical credibility, and a demonstrated ability to build respectful, reciprocal relationships across academic, clinical, and community settings.