UCN acknowledges that we are on the traditional territories and homelands of many Indigenous peoples, in particular the Cree, Dene, Red River Métis, and Oji-Cree. Indigenous peoples have continuously maintained homelands in northern Manitoba since time immemorial. The First Nations in the area that UCN serves entered into treaty relationships with the Crown (within our region these include signatories to treaties 4, 5 -- and the treaty 5 adhesion, and treaty 6 - located within the treaty 5 adhesion).  The territory has also become home to other Indigenous peoples. We uphold the treaties and collaborate with all Indigenous peoples to share truth, reconciliation, and learning.

COMPETITION TYPE
Open Competition to the Public
COMPETITION NUMBER
26-075
CLOSING DATE
July 7, 2026
SALARY RANGE
$141,243 to $166,019 per annum plus remoteness allowance if applicable 
POSITION LOCATION
The Pas, Manitoba
POSITION TYPE
Full-Time Regular Position This position is excluded from the bargaining unit

APPLY TO
Email:  [email protected] (PDF preferred format)
University College of the North,
Attention: Human Resources
P.O. Box 3000 R9A 1M7
Fax: (204) 623-4414
DEAN OF ININIMOWIN
Bachelor Ininimowin

UCN is building better futures for a stronger North.  UCN provides learning opportunities to northern communities and its people offering more than 40 academic degrees, diplomas, and certificate programs.  We commit to offering a safe, welcoming, and inclusive work environment where innovation and creativity is welcomed. We are one of Manitoba’s Top Employers and offer a generous Total Compensation Package with health benefits, a great pension plan along with the opportunity for personal and professional growth including tuition waivers.

DUTIES
Reporting to the Vice-President Academic and Research, the Dean of Ininimowin provides strategic, academic, and operational leadership for the Bachelor Ininimowin. As a member of UCN's Senior Academic Leadership Team and Strategic Leadership Team, the Dean fosters a high-quality, cultural learning, and research environment that supports language and culture revitalization and advances reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples. The Dean oversees faculty programs and initiatives, aligns faculty priorities with UCN's strategic vision and goals, and ensures academic excellence, responsiveness, and continuous growth within the Faculty.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
• A Master's degree; an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered
• Experience in academic leadership and management in a post secondary education environment
• Leadership experience and ability to engage and inspire staff
• Experience in teaching, research, and/or scholarly activity and commitment to service
• Experience working effectively with Indigenous Peoples and northern residents
• Experience leading process/quality continuous improvement and providing solutions to challenges
• Ability to understand diversity, cultural influences, and issues specific to adult learners in northern and Indigenous communities
• Ability to create an organizational environment that fosters and supports innovation
• Professional communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong time management skills
• Excellent problem solving and decision-making skills
• Knowledge and understanding of Indigenous cultures
• Ability to use information technology effectively for communication and teaching
• Knowledge of change management principles and experience managing change
• Commitment to life-long learning

ASSETS
• Ph.D. in related field
• Ability to speak an Indigenous language

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
• Candidates must be a Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident of Canada 

Applicants are asked to provide a cover letter and resume with their application. Applicants must demonstrate in their cover letter and their resume how they meet the qualifications. Applicants with education acquired outside of Canada are required to provide an Educational Credential Assessment with their application indicating Canadian credential equivalency, accepted Education Credential Assessment organizations include International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS) and World Education Services (WES.)
UCN is committed to building a workforce representative of the populations we serve. Preference will be given to qualified Indigenous candidates. Applicants are invited to indicate in their cover letter or resume if they are from any of the following groups: Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities and visible minorities. Only qualified candidates who are legally entitled to work in Canada will be given consideration. Persons with disabilities who require accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact Human Resources.
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We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.  Application materials, including 
references, will be handled in accordance with the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Legislation (Manitoba).
For more information and other employment opportunities, visit www.ucn.ca