Position number: BT132

Term

St. Paul's College

Posting start date: September 28, 2026

Advertised until: January 5, 2027 or until filled

Full-time:

Yes

Permanent:

No

Start date:

July 5, 2027

For more information please contact: Bonnie Warkentine - [email protected]

Career Opportunity – Rector – St. Paul’s College, University of Manitoba

Rector, St. Paul’s College

University of Manitoba

Position Number: BT132

Founded in 1926, St. Paul’s College is affiliated with the University of Manitoba and is Manitoba’s only Catholic College. The College invites applications for the position of Rector (a position equivalent to president and chief executive officer). The initial appointment is for a five-year term, with potential for renewal.

The Rector is responsible for advancing the mission of the College, by promoting excellence in teaching, research, and service in the Ignatian tradition. The Rector oversees the development of the College’s academic programs, campus ministry, student awards, research programs, and alumni, friends, and donor relations. This includes leading a team of 15 support staff to serve 850 student members and 55 Assembly members, which is comprised of faculty and invited writers and researchers. In addition, the Rector is responsible for overseeing the operation of the Jesuit Centre for Catholic Studies, the Near Eastern Biblical Archeology Laboratory, and the Arthur V. Mauro Institute for Peace and Justice.

The Rector is a member of the Board of Governors of St. Paul’s College and the St. Paul’s College Foundation Board of Directors, chair of the Board of the Arthur V. Mauro Institute for Peace and Justice, and an ex officio member of all College committees. Additionally, the Rector is a member of the University of Manitoba’s Senate, Provost’s Council, and Deans and Directors Council, and represents St. Paul’s College in national and international organizations dedicated to Catholic higher education. The College is a member of Universities Canada.





The successful candidate will have a demonstrated commitment to Ignatian educational values including social justice, the search for truth by faith and reason, ecumenical and inter-faith dialogue, as well as community well-being. The successful candidate will hold a PhD, have 7-10 years of senior leadership experience, and be a senior academic with strong management and financial skills. The individual will have exceptional communication and interpersonal skills and have the capacity to promote the College among key constituents within the University of Manitoba and the wider community.

The search committee will begin its review of candidates in October 2026 and will continue until the position is successfully filled. Please note that the incumbent Rector is retiring effective July 1, 2027, and is not a candidate for the position. To apply, please send a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and the names of three references to:

Rector’s Search Committee

St. Paul’s College, University of Manitoba

70 Dysart Road

Winnipeg, Manitoba

R3T 2M6

C/O Bonnie Warkentine

[email protected]

The College encourages applications from qualified individuals including Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, and visible minorities. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority. Please note that curriculum vitae will be provided to participating members of the search process. Application materials, including letters of reference,



will be handled in accordance with the protection of privacy provisions of "The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act" (Manitoba).

Additional information:

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 energetic 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 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).

If you require accommodation supports during the recruitment process, please contact [email protected] or (phone hidden). Please note this contact information is for accommodation reasons only.

Application materials, including letters of reference, will be handled in accordance with the protection of privacy provisions of "The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act" (Manitoba). Please note that curriculum vitae will be provided to participating members of the search process.

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