For over a century, Providence has been a Christian academic community in the evangelical tradition that teaches people to grow in knowledge and character for leadership and service. Providence highly values community. This is evident in the ways our culturally diverse and active students and employees live and learn together. Providence infuses learning with Christian faith to form and equip students for a wide variety of vocations to participate in God’s creative and redemptive work in the world.

The main Providence campus is located on the banks of the Rat River in the small town of Otterburne, Manitoba. This is 15 minutes south of Niverville, 20 minutes west of Steinbach, and 30 minutes south of Winnipeg. This rural campus is surrounded by forest, river, grassland, and agricultural land. It boasts a vibrant student life center, renovated student residences, an extensive library, and more. This campus is located on the traditional lands of the Anishinaabeg, Cree, and Métis peoples. We live together according to Treaty One. We seek to understand indigenous perspectives and the story of the land on which our campus rests.

POSITION OVERVIEW

Providence University College seeks an Assistant Professor and Lab Manager. This is a full-time, tenure-track position that is in-person on the Otterburne campus. This early-career professional will support the 3-year Bachelor of Science, General Biology, and the 4-year Bachelor of Science, Health Science. This faculty member will join the Natural and Social Science department and report to that Department Chair.

EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS

The successful candidate will have:

- Earned doctorate (or candidacy) in biology or a health-related field.
- Preference will be given to candidates that can teach human anatomy/physiology,



but other strengths that complement and that differ from the strengths of existing department members (microbiology, immunology, cancer biology, chemistry, and biochemistry) will be considered.
- Knowledge of pedagogical best practices.
- Teaching experience at the undergraduate level is considered an asset.
- Knowledge of lab safety (WHMIS & Canadian Biosafety Guidelines).
- Demonstrable independence and skills in leadership, organization, and lab techniques.
- Passion for student mentorship.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Teaching

- Designing syllabi, selecting readings and resources, preparing and teaching classes and/or lab activities, grading assignments, and providing feedback to students. This faculty member will be responsible for 4-5 courses or labs per academic year. Providence is a teaching-focused institution that places teaching as a top priority.

Lab Management

- Managing the lab operating budget, ordering materials for the labs, creating lab schedules, organizing lab manual printing, updating the lab safety course, participating in the campus Workplace Health and Safety committee, and more. This fulfils the service requirement in this faculty position.

Research

- Reading literature, conducting research, disseminating research results, participating in public scholarship, contributing to professional disciplines, and more.

Student Advising





- Advising a number of senior science majors to ensure these students stay on track to graduate and are prepared for science or health-related careers.

PERSONAL COMMITMENT

- An active personal Christian faith commitment
- A commitment to Christian higher education
- Support the Providence mission, vision, and values
- Affirm the Providence Statement of Faith
- Agree to abide by the Providence Covenant of Community Life

WORK ARRANGEMENT

- This is a full-time in-person, on-site position at the Otterburne campus.

APPLY

To apply, please send a single email including the following documents in PDF format:

- Cover Letter
- CV
- Statement of teaching philosophy

References will be requested from shortlisted candidates.

TO: Dr. Christopher Lortie, University College Dean

Email: [email protected]

Application deadline is January 31st, 2027. The ideal candidate would begin work on May 1st, 2027, but a later start date of July 1st will be considered.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada for this position. We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those selected to proceed in the application process will be contacted.

Further information about Providence University College and Theological Seminary may be found at prov.ca.

Job Type: Full time

Pay: $55,455.00-$62,995.00 per year

Benefits:

- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Discounted or free food
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
- Life insurance
- On-site gym
- On-site parking
- RRSP match

Education:

- Doctoral Degree (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- WHMIS Certification (preferred)

Work Location: In person

📌 ASSISTANT PROFESSOR & LAB MANAGER (Otterburne)
🏢 Providence University College
📍 Otterburne