Assistant Professor- Department of Biosystems Engineering

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Assistant Professor- Department of Biosystems Engineering

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The Department of Biosystems Engineering at the University of Manitoba invites applications for a full-
time probationary (tenure track) position at the rank of Assistant Professor, in the area of “agricultural
machinery systems”, to develop a research program that reflects the future needs of the agricultural
machinery sector. The Department of Biosystems Engineering desires to have vibrant research
collaborations with the Canadian agricultural machinery sector that manufactures various agricultural
machines (i.e., tractors, tillage and seeding equipment, harvesting equipment, materials handling
equipment). We are seeking to recruit an individual to add agricultural machinery expertise in one or more
of these areas and we invite applications from individuals to help us raise the profile of Biosystems
Engineering within the Canadian agricultural machinery sector.
Start date will be July 1, 2025 or as soon as possible thereafter. Salary will be commensurate with
experience and qualifications.
Responsibilities:
The successful candidate is expected to: 1) develop an innovative, externally-funded research program in
the area of agricultural machinery systems that will enable vibrant research collaborations with Canada’s
agricultural machinery sector; 2) contribute to the training of graduate students and other research
personnel; 3) collaborate with other academics in the Department and Faculty, and the broader university
community where common interests or synergies may exist; 4) teach existing undergraduate and/or
graduate courses in the Biosystems Engineering program, and potentially develop new courses in the
candidate’s area of expertise; 5) participate in the Department’s committees within the University of
Manitoba community; and 6) collaborate with relevant stakeholders (industry, producer groups and
government) in Manitoba, across Canada, or internationally.
Qualifications:
The successful candidate must: 1) hold an undergraduate engineering degree (agricultural or biosystems
engineering is preferred, but other engineering disciplines will be considered), 2) be registered or be eligible
for registration as a Professional Engineer with Engineers Geoscientists Manitoba; 3) hold a PhD or
equivalent at the time of appointment; and 4) have demonstrated research experience in agricultural
machinery systems. Prior teaching and student supervision experience in a university environment is an
asset. Evidence of effective collaboration in a team environment (with industry or other partners) is
desirable.
Additional Information:
Administratively, the Department of Biosystems Engineering resides in the Faculty of Agricultural & Food
Sciences but delivers an engineering program that is accredited and administered through the Price Faculty
of Engineering. Thus, there are strong connections and responsibilities to both faculties. The Department
has 13 tenured or tenure-track professors, 4 full-time instructors, and 7 support staff (4 administrative & 3
technical). Undergraduate enrolment in the Biosystems Engineering program is approximately 150
students, with an additional 70-80 graduate students in Master’s or PhD programs. The undergraduate
teaching responsibilities of the department include courses for the accredited B.Sc. in Biosystems
Engineering and courses for the degree and diploma programs in Agricultural & Food Sciences. The
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Department of Biosystems Engineering currently has access to a university farm for field-related research,
multiple fully-electric tractors, and a functioning soil bin for tillage research.
The University of Manitoba is committed to the principles of equity,
diversity & inclusion 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, women, racialized persons, persons with disabilities and
those who identify as 2SLGBTQIA+ (Two Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, questioning, intersex,
asexual and other diverse sexual identities). 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
or 204-474-7195. Please note this contact information is for
accommodation reasons only.
The UM campuses are located on original lands of Anishinaabeg, Cree, Oji-Cree, Dakota, and Dene
peoples, and on the homeland of the Métis Nation. Manitoba’s Indigenous population is young and rapidly
growing. Statistics Canada census data suggest that Indigenous peoples will comprise nearly 19 per cent of
Manitoba’s population by 2026. UM’s role in reconciliation, its connections with Indigenous students,
partners and communities, and its commitment to Indigenous achievement are central to the kind of future
the University seeks to create. Creating Pathways to Indigenous Achievement is a key priority for the
University, as identified in its 2015-2020 strategic plan (extended to 2022), Taking Our Place.he UM is home to a vibrant Indigenous community, including 2,600 First Nations, Métis
and Inuit students – one of the largest Indigenous student populations in the country, and is working to
establish more Indigenous voices throughout its governance systems and organizational structure.
Honoured to be chosen as host of the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation, the UM is dedicated to
advancing Indigenous research and scholarship, and to becoming a centre of excellence for this work.
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 Winnipe , 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 766,000, 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’ people and places – its 100,000 lakes, 92 provincial parks,
winding river valleys and storied prairie skies – inspire.
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Applicants interested in this position are asked to submit the following:
– cover letter,
– curriculum vitae,
– overview of significant research contributions and proposed research plan in agricultural machinery
systems; please explain how your expertise is complementary to and/or synergistic with research
expertise already present within the department
(maximum
3
pages),– brief teaching dossier including a statement of teaching philosophy, evidence of commitment to
teaching excellence, and overview of teaching experience (maximum 3 pages),
– a statement describing past, present, or planned actions to promote and further develop equity,
diversity and inclusion in the academic community (maximum 1 page), and
– names and contact information of three references.
Applications will be accepted until December 1, 2024.
Enquiries and applications should be directed to the Search Committee Chair:
Dr. Danny Mann, P.Eng.
Professor & Head
Department of Biosystems Engineering
E2-376 EITC
University of Manitoba
Winnipeg, Manitoba R3T 5V6
Phone: (204) 474-7149
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Application materials and letters of reference will be handled in accordance with the protection of privacy
provisions of “The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy” (Manitoba). Please note that any
submitted curriculum vitae will be made available to participating members of the search process.

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Fri, 27 Sep 2024 05:21:15 GMT

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