Faculty Position in Education

Full-Time, 1.0 Full-Time Equivalent (FTE), Tenure-Track

Canadian Mennonite University invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track, or tenured faculty position (open-rank) in Education.

The successful candidate will work with other faculty members to deliver an innovative new accelerated 16-month after-degree Bachelor of Education program. The program is an all-grades curriculum, preparing teachers for K-12 classrooms and grounded in a cohort-based pedagogical framework

We are seeking individuals who love to teach in the classroom and can invite teacher candidates to be creative and rigorous in analyzing educational systems and curricula, while also developing a strong sense of teacher identity. Our small department values the ability to teach a variety of courses in education, with a particular focus on adaptability and practical application in teaching across K-12 levels.

The ideal candidate will be prepared to draw on a strong record of K-12 teaching experience (ideally at various grade levels) and reflexive practice to train and equip teacher candidates with the skills and self-knowledge needed to navigate classroom teaching in a variety of challenging contexts. Research experience in decolonizing assessment, language(s) and literacy(ies), scientific or mathematical literacy, or social justice education are an asset.

Applicants must hold (or be near completion of) the PhD in Education, EdD, or an equivalent advanced degree in Education; and must possess (or be eligible to hold) a valid teaching certificate in Manitoba and have familiarity with the Manitoba Curriculum. Should the candidate be a senior scholar, we seek previous experience administrating and leading in Education at the postsecondary or secondary/primary levels.

The appointment will begin June 1, 2026. Rank (Assistant, Associate, or Full) will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

WHO WE ARE

CMU is a Christian liberal arts university rooted in the Mennonite tradition. We expect faculty, in their teaching, research, and service, to engage productively and critically with the intellectual and spiritual life of the campus community.

Winnipeg (population 850,000) is a vibrant, diverse, fast-growing city, the capital of Manitoba, and the cultural heart of Canada’s prairie provinces. Winnipeg is affordable and offers a high quality of life. Well known for its literary, musical and artistic scene, it is also home to four universities and several federal laboratories. CMU’s beautiful Shaftesbury campus includes a small farm, borders the Assiniboine Forest, one of North America’s largest urban forests, and is nearby the 450 ha (1,100 acre) Assiniboine Park, which includes the Assiniboine Park Zoo and Botanical Conservatory, a jewel of the city.

Information about Canadian Mennonite University can be found at www.cmu.ca.

WHAT WE OFFER

  • Extended Health, Dental, & Vision Benefits
  • Employer Matched Defined-Contribution Pension Plan
  • Comprehensive Paid Time Off
  • Tuition Scholarship Benefit Program for eligible employees and dependents
  • Employee and Family Assistance Program

HOW TO APPLY

Interested candidates should submit a letter of application, a curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching philosophy, a research statement (or a statement of research interests), a statement on how their faith would contribute to their teaching and scholarship at CMU; and contact information for three references. Finalists will offer a teaching demonstration and a research talk as part of the interview process.

Applications should be submitted in confidence to humanresources:@:cmu.ca. Nominations or inquiries about the nature of the post may be directed to the Vice President Academic, vpacademic:@:cmu.ca.

Review of applications will begin on January 31, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled.

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Canadian Mennonite University is committed to employment equity while ensuring our recruitment process is barrier free. Applications are encouraged from members of equity-seeking communities including women, Indigenous people, racialized people, people with disabilities, and people of all sexual orientations and genders.

If there are ways we can make this process more accessible for you, please let us know. You can contact us confidentiality at humanresources:@:cmu.ca to discuss accommodations at any stage of the hiring process.