Closes: May 10, 2024
The course is designed to expose students to the rich religious diversity of the city and to the categories of hospitality, encounter, and dialogue that are becoming part and parcel of theology today. The course is divided into 3 parts. The first part introduces students to various theologies of religion and dialogue that have emerged since the Second Vatican Council. The second part of the course includes visits to other religious groups on the UofT campus and neighboring areas. The on-site visits will introduce students to non-Christian prayer and liturgy, sacred space, social action and educational programs of other faiths that are flourishing in the city of Toronto. A last part of the course invites student to reflect on their interfaith experie nces toward articulating a personal spirituality and theology of encounter and dialogue..
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Job Posting No. (please quote on application): SMT3540H Posting Date: April 10, 2024 Closing Date: May 10, 2024 Position: Course Instructor Number of Positions Available One (1) Term when the course will be offered: Summer 2024 Course Number & Course Title: SMT3540HS Interfaith in the City Course Description: The course is designed to expose students to the rich religious diversity of the city and to the categories of hospitality, encounter, and dialogue that are becoming part and parcel of theology today. The course is divided into 3 parts. The first part introduces students to various theologies of religion and dialogue that have emerged since the Second Vatican Council. The second part of the course includes visits to other religious groups on the UofT campus and neighboring areas. The on-site visits will introduce students to non-Christian prayer and liturgy, sacred space, social action and educational programs of other faiths that are flourishing in the city of Toronto. A last part of the course invites student to reflect on their interfaith experie nces toward articulating a personal spirituality and theology of encounter and dialogue.. Qualifications: Ph.D. in Theology or PhD (candidate) in the area of inter-faith dialogue 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. 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: Monday to Friday 14:00 to 17:00 Dates of the Appointment: July 22 – August 2 Application Process 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 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.