Director Of Outreach And Engagement

Director of Outreach and EngagementWe invite applications for the position of Director of Outreach and Engagement, as identified in the FAUM Strategic Framework & Implementation Plan, for a three-year pilot commencing January 2027. Candidates must hold full-time academic appointments in the Faculty of Architecture and have proven records of excellence in community-engaged teaching, research, or service.Candidates must possess strong leadership qualities and demonstrate a clear commitment to supporting students and faculty members to develop and sustain partnerships with community organizations, practitioners, the professions, the City, and the Province for research, field work, studio and course projects, continuing education, service opportunities, etc. Effective communication and interpersonal skills are essential;
and collaborative leadership, mentorship, and sensitivity to student and faculty concerns are requisite.An ability to represent the Faculty of Architecture in the context of university, professional, and public venues is central to the position. Previous administrative experience in academic or professional practice environments is preferred.Duties include, but are not exclusive to, the following:Leading the Community Design and Planning Centre (CDPC)Connect with current and potential partners, collaborators, and “clients,” including Indigenous communities and organizationsOrganize training for students, faculty, and others in techniques of engagementRaise the profile of the CDPC by hosting events and public discussionsPursue designation as a recognized UM CentreSupporting the Co-op ProgramWork with the Partners Program to oversee the Co-op program to support students’ training and opportunities for employment experienceAssist with building network of firms offering Co-op experiencesProviding Faculty SupportEstablish a FAUM community engagement and outreach hub, including a list of relevant projects and research, to ensure projects are not unintentionally overlapping or placing demand on communities and to find synergies for collaborative projectsProvide support to faculty taking on community engagement projects in studios and coursesCoordinate workshops and sessions to share experiences with community engaged projects and researchProvide guidance on ethics issues relevant to work with communitiesAssist in finding funding for community engaged work (in collaboration with ADR)Providing Student SupportBuild and connect students with curricular and extracurricular opportunities to develop engagement skillsCollaborate with the Associate Dean (Research) to find funding for students to develop community engagement skillsThe 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 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).Director of Outreach and Engagement
Faculty of ArchitectureDate posted: October 27, 2026 Advertised until: November 6, 2026Full-time: No Permanent: No Work schedule: Appointment Dates January 1, 2027 to December 31, 2029For more information please contact: Tara Vogelsang - View email address on ca.hrm.tc View phone number on ca.hrm.tc)
Director of Outreach and EngagementWe invite applications for the position of Director of Outreach and Engagement, as identified in the FAUM Strategic Framework & Implementation Plan, for a three-year pilot commencing January 2027. Candidates must hold full-time academic appointments in the Faculty of Architecture and have proven records of excellence in community-engaged teaching, research, or service.Candidates must possess strong leadership qualities and demonstrate a clear commitment to supporting students and faculty members to develop and sustain partnerships with community organizations, practitioners, the professions, the City, and the Province for research, field work, studio and course projects, continuing education, service opportunities, etc. Effective communication and interpersonal skills are essential;
and collaborative leadership, mentorship, and sensitivity to student and faculty concerns are requisite.An ability to represent the Faculty of Architecture in the context of university, professional, and public venues is central to the position. Previous administrative experience in academic or professional practice environments is preferred.Duties include, but are not exclusive to, the following:Leading the Community Design and Planning Centre (CDPC)Connect with current and potential partners, collaborators, and “clients,” including Indigenous communities and organizationsSeek ongoing funding (grants, sponsorships, fees for service, etc.)Organize training for students, faculty, and others in techniques of engagementRaise the profile of the CDPC by hosting events and public discussionsPursue designation as a recognized UM CentreSupporting the Co-op ProgramWork with the Partners Program to oversee the Co-op program to support students’ training and opportunities for employment experienceAssist with building network of firms offering Co-op experiencesProviding Faculty SupportEstablish a FAUM community engagement and outreach hub, including a list of relevant projects and research, to ensure projects are not unintentionally overlapping or placing demand on communities and to find synergies for collaborative projectsProvide support to faculty taking on community engagement projects in studios and coursesCoordinate workshops and sessions to share experiences with community engaged projects and researchProvide guidance on ethics issues relevant to work with communitiesAssist in finding funding for community engaged work (in collaboration with ADR)Providing Student SupportBuild and connect students with curricular and extracurricular opportunities to develop engagement skillsCollaborate with the Associate Dean (Research) to find funding for students to develop community engagement skillsPlease send questions by email to View email address on ca.hrm.tc and cc’d to Tara Vogelsang, View email address on ca.hrm.tc .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 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 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 View email address on ca.hrm.tc or View phone number on ca.hrm.tc. Please note this contact information is for accommodation reasons only.
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