University of Winnipeg·Winnipeg, Manitoba
THE FACULTY OF ARTS INVITES APPLICATIONS FOR CONTACT ACADEMIC STAFF POSITIONS IN THE DEPARTMENT OF THEATRE AND FILM Course Name Intro: Performance Course Number THFM-1001-003 Course Dates: 9/8/2026-4/6/2027 Contract Start Date August 17, 2026 Contract End Date May 14, 2027 Number of Classes 48 Class Times Tuesday, Thursday 10:00 AM - 11:15 AM Projected Enrolment 22 Credit Hours 6 Location of Course Asper Centre Qualifications Minimum MA or MFA or equivalent professional experience in the subject area of the Course, and prior university or professional teaching.
Remuneration $13,310 (inclusive of vacation pay based on 2019-2026 UWFA-CAS Agreement) The closing date for applications is August 08, 2026 Note: Applicants must apply online by submitting their cover letter, curriculum vitae and any other requested supporting documents by clicking on the Apply button below.
Please note that all positions are subject to final budgetary approval.
The posted position is required provided there is sufficient enrollment to offer the course.
Other positions may become available.
Applicants should contact Adam Parboosingh at a.parboosingh@uwinnipeg.ca if they need more information.
The University of Winnipeg is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognizes that a diverse staff and faculty benefits and enriches the work, learning and research environments, and is essential to academic and institutional excellence.
We welcome applications from all qualified individuals and encourage women, racialized persons, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQ+ persons to confidentially self-identify at time of application.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.
The University of Winnipeg is committed to ensuring employment opportunities are accessible for all applicants.
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Minimum MA or MFA or equivalent professional experience in the subject area of the course. Prior university or professional teaching experience. Submit application materials online (cover letter, curriculum vitae, and requested supporting documents)
Market context
In Manitoba, contract academic staff roles in theatre and film are typically driven by term-by-term teaching needs, so openings can be competitive when a department is staffing Fall/Winter courses. Candidates with an MA or MFA, or equivalent professional experience, plus prior university or professional teaching experience are often strongest. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save time, then tailor your cover letter and CV to the specific course area before applying online.
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