Using contemporary articles from Christian ethics and Magisterial teachings, the biological and medical sciences, and philosophical ethics, the course will develop and apply critical thinking and ethical methods to contemporary issues in biomedical ethics including: issues pertaining to the creation of life (e.g., IV fertilization, reproductive technologies), the preservation of life (e.g., right to care, refusal of care, micro & macro-allocation of limited resources, stem cell research), and the end of life (e.g., M.A.I.D., euthanasia, allowing to die, elder neglect). Methods: lecture, case studies, discussion. Evaluation: response paper, integration paper.
Preparation and delivery of course content; goals/outcomes; development, administration and marking of assignments, tests and exams; calculation and submission of grades; holding regular office hours; supervising TAs (if any) assigned to the course.
Job Posting No. (please quote on application): SMB2251H Israel’s Prophetic Traditions
Posting Date: September 27, 2021 Closing Date: October 25, 2021
Position: Course Instructor
Number of Positions Available One (1)
Term when the course will be offered: Winter 2022
Course Number & Course Title: SMB2251H Israel’s Prophetic Traditions
Course Description: An examination of the “rise and fall” of prophecy in ancient Israel, considered within its historical context. Topics include the ancient Near Eastern background, the social location of Israelite prophets, true and false prophecy, modes of prophetic speech, interpretation of the individual prophetic books, the demise of prophecy, and its possible role in the development of apocalyptic.
Qualifications: A graduate degree in Scripture, with expertise in the biblical prophetic literature. Previous teaching experience in a similar course is strongly preferred. Ability to assume sole responsibility for the preparation and grading of all written assignments, and tests.
Brief Description of Duties: Preparation and delivery of course content; goals/outcomes; development, administration and marking of assignments, tests and exams; calculation and submission of grades; holding regular office hours; supervising TAs (if any) assigned to the course.
Salary: $8489.50 (includes vacation pay)
Estimated Course Enrolment: 10
Estimated TA Support: N/A
Class Schedule: January 10, 2022 – April 8, 2022; Tuesdays, 7:00-9:00 p.m. In-person delivery, unless government or health authority restrictions due to COVID-19 force a transition to online delivery.
Dates of the Appointment: January 10, 2022 – April 30, 2022
Application Process Applicants should submit a cover letter, a current CV and names of three references via email to the Office of the Dean, Faculty of Theology, University of St. Michael’s College usmc.deanoftheology@utoronto.ca
This job is posted in accordance with the CUPE 3902 Unit 4 Collective Agreement.
Please note that this position is tentative, pending funding, final course determinations and enrolments.
We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those considered for an interview will be contacted.
The University of St. Michael’s College is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from racialized persons/persons of colour, women, Indigenous/Aboriginal people of North America, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ persons, people who take a religiously informed view of human experience, and others who may contribute to further diversification of ideas.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
If you require accessibility accommodation, please contact Human Resources at 416-926-1300 ext. 7191 or hr.stmikes@utoronto.ca
If you are unable to teach at the scheduled time or unable to teach the course remotely if that becomes necessary, this offer will be withdrawn.
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