Course Instructor – SMT2402HS Introduction to Liturgy

UNIVERSITY OF ST. MICHAEL’S COLLEGE
JOB OPPORTUNITY

This job is posted in accordance with the CUPE 3902 Unit 4 Collective Agreement.

Position Title: Course Instructor
Course Number & Course Title: SMT2402HS Introduction to Liturgy
Job Number: SMT2402
Office: Faculty of Theology
Compensation: $8489.50 (includes vacation pay)
Term when the course will be offered: Summer 2023
Number of Positions Available: One (1)
Estimated Course Enrolment: 10
Estimated TA Support: N/A
Class Schedule: Tuesday, Thursday 17:00 to 19:00
Dates of the Appointment: May 2, 2023 – June 13, 2023
Posting Date: March 3, 2023
Closing Date: April 3, 2023
Apply to: Applicants should submit a cover letter, a current CV and names of three references via email to the Office of the RSM Dean of Theology at: rsm.dean@utoronto.ca.

PROFILE

The University of St. Michael’s College, federated with the University of Toronto, is a Catholic institution of higher learning founded by the Congregation of St. Basil, whose motto, “Teach me goodness, discipline and knowledge,” sets the tone for campus life. Committed to the pursuit of knowledge, meaning and truth, USMC is a dynamic center where Catholic intellectual thought thrives in a context of academic freedom and rigorous debate. The University of St. Michael’s College boasts a large and dynamic undergraduate division, an acclaimed Faculty of Theology and one of the busiest and most important libraries on the University of Toronto campus.

COURSE DESCRIPTION

This course is an introduction to the history, theology and pastoral practice of Christian liturgy. Topics include: the role of ritual and symbol in human life, the historical development of Christian worship in both East and West, the relationship of liturgy to society and culture, liturgical theology, and critical approaches to liturgical practice.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Preparation and delivery of course content online; 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.

QUALIFICATIONS

Ph.D. in Theology or PhD (candidate) in the area of liturgical theology and/or systematic theology. 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.

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 hr.stmikes@utoronto.ca.

If you are unable to teach at the scheduled time, this offer will be withdrawn.