Department of History
Faculty of Arts
University of Manitoba
Position Number 12444
The Department of History at the University of Manitoba invites applications
for a full-time tenure-track appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor in
Archival Studies.
The successful applicant will help develop within the Department's MA Program
in Archival Studies a speciality in Aboriginal archives, with particular
attention to the history and exercise of human rights and to digital archiving.
This new position strongly aligns with key priorities of the University's
Strategic Planning Framework - available at
http://www.umanitoba.ca/admin/president/strategic_plan/index.html -- including
the emphasis on human rights and aboriginal achievement. The successful
candidate will work to foster the University's linkages with both the Canadian
Museum of Human Rights and the Truth and Reconciliation Commission.
The ideal candidate will hold a PhD in History with specialization in relevant
fields. Outstanding candidates with PhDs in related fields or with other
terminal degrees in appropriate fields may also be considered. Experience as an
archivist is an asset. The appointment will begin on July 1, 2011, or soon
thereafter. Applicants are expected to have demonstrated excellence in
research and success in teaching. In addition to program development in
Archival Studies, responsibilities will include maintaining a productive
research program; graduate student teaching and supervision in the Archival
Studies Program; undergraduate teaching duties appropriate to the candidate's
field of specialization; and service within the Department, the University and
the community. The starting salary will reflect the qualifications and
experience of the chosen candidate.
The University of Manitoba encourages applications from qualified women and
men, including members of visible minorities, Aboriginal peoples, and persons
with disabilities. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however,
Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
Applications for this position must include: a letter of application,
curriculum vitae, and a sample of writing. Candidates should include evidence
of effective teaching, such as teaching evaluations and sample course outlines.
As well, three confidential letters of reference must be received directly from
the applicant's referees.
Applications and letters of reference should be sent to:
Professor Mark Gabbert, Chair
Archival Studies Search Committee
Department of History
402 Fletcher Argue Building
University of Manitoba
Winnipeg, MB R3T 5V5
The deadline for receipt of applications is March 24, 2011 but the search will
continue until the position is filled. Further information concerning the
Department and the University may be obtained by e-mail from
Sandra_Ferguson@umanitoba.ca.
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 curriculum vitas may be provided to participating
members of the search process.
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