Assistant Professor, Probationary (Tenure-Track), Department of Rural Development – Faculty of Arts

The Department of Rural Development (DRD) invites applications for a tenure-track appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor. Candidates with a PhD and interdisciplinary expertise in the social sciences are encouraged to apply. The DRD administers interdisciplinary programs, including undergraduate degrees in Rural and Community Studies and graduate programs in Rural Development. Established in 1999, the Master of Arts and Graduate Diploma programs are policy-focused and have undergone significant development. The DRD maintains a longstanding, collegial partnership with the Rural Development Institute at Brandon University (www.brandonu.ca/rdi). This position offers additional opportunities for interdisciplinary collaborative research and service.

We are seeking a candidate whose research and teaching expertise encompasses one or more of the following domains: community development, research methodologies, gender and development, women’s health policies, Indigenous peoples’ development, environmental change, and program planning and evaluation. While geographic focus is open, Brandon University emphasizes engagement with rural and northern regions of western Canada. The Department of Rural Development has also established robust teaching and research collaborations with institutions in Africa, Latin America, and Europe.

The successful candidate will join a department characterized by a collaborative environment committed to advancing equity, diversity, inclusion, and decolonization across research, pedagogy, and community engagement. Multiple professional mentorship opportunities are available to the successful candidate. Willingness to participate collegially in service to the department, university, and the community that it serves will be expected.

The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering instruction across undergraduate and graduate curricula and will have opportunities to supervise students in the thesis-based track of the MA program. In addition to contributing within their area of expertise, the appointee will be expected to teach established courses at the undergraduate level (e.g., Introduction to Community Development) and graduate level (e.g., Rural Community Development and Research Methodology). The candidate must demonstrate a clearly defined, and fundable, research program.

Qualifications: Candidates with a PhD and interdisciplinary expertise in the social sciences are encouraged to apply. Applicants may seek to establish an experiential/traditional equivalency to the Doctorate degree and are invited to contact the Office of the Dean of Arts on how to establish equivalent academic or professional credentials.

Rank: Assistant Professor

Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Application Deadline: December 18, 2026 or until position is filled.

Start Date: August 1, 2027.

Internal Applicants: Qualified internal applicants are invited to apply. Internal applicants are current full-time or part-time Brandon University Faculty Association (BUFA) Members on a continuing or regular appointment (does not include Contract Academic Staff (CAS)),CAS who hold RFR in one (1) or more courses in the Department identified in this posting, or the spouse/partner of a current full-time or part-time BUFA Member on a continuing or regular appointment. Internal applicants are required to identify as such in their letter of application.

To Apply:
Interested candidates should submit an application package as one single PDF document containing:

  • Letter of Application (to include details about candidate’s area of specialization and its relevance to the stated position requirements and preferences)
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Statement of Teaching Philosophy
  • Evidence of teaching and research and/or research-creation (including course outlines and at least one sample publication relevant to this position)
  • Name and contact information for three references
  • Citizenship/Canadian Immigration Status

Priority consideration will be given to Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents. Please submit applications to:

Dr. Gregory Kennedy, Dean of Arts
Brandon University
RDSearch@brandonu.ca

 

Issued Nov. 2, 2026

Brandon University is committed to equity, welcomes diversity, and hires on the basis of merit. All qualified individuals who may contribute to the diversification of the University, especially women, persons with disabilities, Indigenous persons, racialized persons, and persons of all sexual orientations and genders are encouraged to apply. Canadian citizens and permanent residents are given priority. Evidence of citizenship must be provided.

We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment. This starts with the hiring process. Should you require an accommodation during any phase of the recruitment process, contact HR at hr@brandonu.ca. All information received related to an accommodation is kept confidential. To ensure this employment opportunity is accessible to all interested individuals, this posting is available in an alternate format upon request.