Closes: August 22, 2024
An overview of the history, theology and current practice of the Holy Mysteries (Sacraments) of the Byzantine Churches, both Catholic and Orthodox, with a view to examining and assessing their centrality in contemporary Christian life and ministry.
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- Start Date
- September 9, 2024
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- Department
- Regis St. Michael's Faculty of Theology
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- Compensation
- $9,457.71 (includes vacation pay)
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- Hours
- Thursdays, 5 PM to 7 PM
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- How to Apply
- rsm.dean@utoronto.ca
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- Terms
Job Posting No. (please quote on application): 20249 SMT2141H Posting Date: July 23, 2024 Closing Date: August 22, 2024 Position: Course Instructor Number of Positions Available One (1) Term when the course will be offered: 2024 Fall Course Number & Course Title: SMT2141H-“ Byzantine Christian Sacraments” Course Description: An overview of the history, theology and current practice of the Holy Mysteries (Sacraments) of the Byzantine Churches, both Catholic and Orthodox, with a view to examining and assessing their centrality in contemporary Christian life and ministry. In this course, the student will examine themes such as the world’s sacramentality, the cosmic and personal transformation enacted in the Byzantine Christian Mysteries, and the Trinitarian foundation of all sacramental life. S/he will be able to list and identify many of the sacramental rites and texts and discuss and assess the works of several key Eastern Christian authors, both classical and modem. The student will be able to describe the evolution of these rites, and debate their possible reform today; and will be able to apply the theological vision emanating from these rites to contemporary situations. Qualifications: Ph.D. with expertise in Eastern Christian Studies. 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: $9,457.71 (includes vacation pay) Estimated Course Enrolment: 10 Estimated TA Support: N/A Class Schedule: Thursdays, 5 PM to 7 PM Dates of the Appointment: Sep 9, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024 Application Process Applicants should submit a cover letter, a current CV and names of three references via email to the Office of the Dean, RSM Faculty of Theology Rsm.dean@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, this offer will be withdrawn.