Director Of Fabrication Facilities

Director of Fabrication FacilitiesWe invite applications for the position of Director of Fabrication Facilities for a one-year renewable pilot commencing January 2027. Candidates must hold full-time academic appointments in the Faculty of Architecture and have proven records of fabrication-related teaching, research, or service.
Candidates must possess strong leadership qualities and demonstrate a clear commitment to fabrication research and education by supporting students, faculty, and staff to develop and sustain opportunities and equipment. Effective communication and interpersonal skills are essential;
and collaborative leadership, mentorship, and sensitivity to student, staff, 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:
Strategic Leadership and Coordination
Lead processes to identify strategic goals and plans re fabrication research and education based on the FAUM Strategic Framework & Implementation Plan and Maamaawi bimiayaa (Travelling Together): Building Relationships and Finding Common Ground of Understanding and Truth, the FAUM Reconciliation Plan
Chair the CAST Committee and guide the committee renaming, review of goals, and pursuit of designation for CAST as a recognized UM Centre
Oversee and provide direction on the budgets for fabrication facilities, strategic capital investments, and facility development
Establish systems for project tracking including scheduling, equipment coordination, resources, and billing, as needed
Build current and potential partnerships, including with other faculties and universities, local organizations, fabricators, and professionals
Seek ongoing funding for research and fabrication facilities (grants, sponsorships, fees for service, etc.), in collaboration with the Dean and Partners Program
Raise the profile of FAUM by hosting events and public discussions related to fabrication and assisting with dissemination of fabrication research and teaching outcomes
Supporting Fabrication Research and Education in FAUM
Promote existing and emerging synergies across research, teaching, fabrication, and hands‑on learning environments
Work with faculty and fabrication staff to coordinate schedules for studio and course fabrication needs
Identify and address fabrication needs related to faculty research and teaching
Assist faculty with curriculum development re fabrication
Increase opportunities for funded research for students and faculty, in collaboration with the Associate Dean (Research)
Expand curricular and extracurricular opportunities for student learning and skill building
Organize trainings for students, faculty, and others in fabrication techniques
The position reports to the Dean and provides regular reports to Faculty Council.
For more information please contact: Tara Vogelsang - View email address on ca.hrm.tc View phone number on ca.hrm.tc)
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Faculty of Architecture
Date posted: October 27, 2026 Advertised until: November 6, 2026
Full-time: No Permanent: No Work schedule: Appointment Dates January 1, 2027 to December 31, 2027
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.
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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).
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