Course Instructor – SMT3540HS Interfaith in the City

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: SMT3540HS Interfaith in the City
Job Number: SMT3540
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: Monday to Friday 10:00 to 13:00
Dates of the Appointment: July 24, 2023 – August 2, 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

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 experiences toward articulating a personal spirituality and theology of encounter and dialogue.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
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.

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.

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.