Newman Theological College (NTC) invites applications for the position of Professor (Open Rank) of Systematic Theology.
Open Competition: 23 April 2025 – 23 May 2025 (or until filled)
Start Date: Summer 2025 (flexible)
NTC is a Roman Catholic School of Theology committed to theological education and
missionary discipleship. The College prepares laity, religious, and ordained ministers for
Christian service and leadership in Western Canada and beyond. Through the
accreditation of the Association of Theological Schools (ATS), NTC offers a Masters of
Divinity (MDiv), Masters of Religious Education (MRE) and Masters of Theological
Studies (MTS). NTC’s Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Catholic Studies is accredited through
Alberta’s Minister of Advanced Education.
Qualifications and experience: At the time of appointment, the successful candidate
must possess a PhD and/or STD (Doctorate in Sacred Theology) in the field of Systematic
Theology and have demonstrated ability to teach in the area of Systematic Theology. The
candidate must also show an ability to work collaboratively and must demonstrate
competence and/or willingness to deliver online learning using Moodle (LMS) and
Zoom.
Appointment: This position is a full-time and in-person position with an indefinite
contract. The teaching load is six (6) courses per academic year. The teaching load is
distributed depending on teaching needs. Faculty assessment is based on teaching (70%),
scholarly activity (15%) and service (15%). The preferred start date is between 1 July
2025 and 1 August 2025. Some relocation funds may be available.
Requirements: All professors teaching in the area of theology at NTC are expected to
obtain and maintain a Mandatum from the appropriate local ordinary for the duration of
the contract and to abide by the principles of Catholic Universities as laid out by John
Paul II’s Apostolic Constitution Ex corde Ecclesiae. Because of NTC’s missional
commitments, the candidate must be–and remain–in good standing with the Roman
Catholic Church.
Compensation: Salary is commensurate with experience and education, 4 weeks of paid
vacation per year, access to benefit plan and eligibility to participate in NTC’s group
retirement plan.
Application Requirements: Applicants are asked to submit the following to the Search
Committee no later than 23 May 2024: (1) curriculum vitae (CV), (2) letter of interest, (3)
an academic letter of reference.
The CV must include teaching experience, area(s) of specialization and competence, and
educational background. The letter of interest should reflect the candidate’s commitment
to NTC’s mission and suitability to research and teach in Systematic Theology.
Submission of Applications: Please email your application package no later than 23
May 2025 to the attention of the Search Committee at hr@newman.edu. Review of
application materials begins immediately and continues until the position is filled. All
qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. Note, however, that priority will be given to
Canadians and permanent residents. Only candidates selected for an interview will be
contacted. The initial round of interviews will take place in late May and early June
2025.
For questions, please get in touch with Dr. Pablo Irizar (pablo.irizar@newman.edu), Chair of
the Search Committee.
All hiring decisions are subject to final approval by the Board of Governors of Newman
Theological College.
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