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Grace Professor of Leadership (Tenure track)

Lutheran Theological Seminary Saskatoon, a seminary of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada, invites applications for Grace Professor of Leadership (tenure track). Applicants should demonstrate academic and practical engagement with church leadership and be prepared to teach courses on church leadership to students in MDiv, MTS, and DMin programs, diaconal candidates, and lay leaders. This position is offered at the assistant rank. Applications received by December 5, 2022, will receive first consideration; further applications will be considered as they arrive until the position is filled.

Please download this PDF for full details of job description and how to apply: https://lutherantheological.ca/images/employment/Grace%20Professor%20of%20Leadership%20job%20posting.pdf

Call for Papers and Student Essay Contest

Call for Papers

Canadian Theological Society

2023 In Person Annual Meeting

Monday, May 29 – Wednesday, May 31, 2023

Note: The 2023 CTS conference will be part of the CFHSS Congress, hosted by York University (Toronto)

 

 

The theme of Congress 2023, “Reckonings and Re-Imaginings,” reflects the fact that the third decade of the twenty-first century confronts us to multiple protracted intersecting crises. An unrelenting global pandemic, protests for racial justice, and escalating climate disasters have heightened our awareness of the urgent need for collective action to help us create a more equitable and sustainable world. The lessons from Black Lives Matter, Idle No More, the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada, and the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls, have been joined by new lessons, new reckonings about what is needed to live in non-hierarchical relationships that can truly honour our human differences, while protecting the land, water and air we all need to live together.

 

The Canadian Theological Society invites scholars, educators, students, ordained, religious and lay leaders, activists, artists, and the public at large to pause and reflect on the lessons learned, but also to begin the work of imagining and enacting the terms under which a radically different world can be created. What might it mean for us to commit to knowing and caring for each other across our ethnoracial and cultural differences, understanding that the world we want to live in tomorrow is dependent on the action we take together today? Can we re-imagine a new set of social relationships grounded in decoloniality, anti-racism, justice, economic redistribution, interculturality, and preservation of the earth? This invitation for both reflection and action requires a genuine investment in the project of learning and growing, a willingness to participate in active and meaningful co-engagement, and a commitment to exercising patience and care in doing the hard work of changing belief systems and the world.

 

In a deepened commitment to the United Nations’ sustainable development goals (SDGs), we understand the problems of food insecurity, gender disparities, racial inequities, forced migration and others as linked to an accelerating climate disaster, and Black and Indigenous futurities. We are seeking to create meaningful space for diverse viewpoints and a profound reckoning with white supremacist forms of knowledge production, social structures and ways of life, while making visible decolonial, anti-racism, queer, and critical disability perspectives. We welcome theological papers engaging a variety of religious, cultural and racialized perspectives, including especially Indigenous, Black, Latina/o/x, Womanist, 2SLGBTQIA, Marxist, and non-religious theologies/spiritualities. Given the theme of conversation, we also are particularly eager to explore theologies outside of mainstream Christianity, such as post-/decolonial, anti-racist, environmental, and animal studies.

 

We also welcome proposals on other topics in theology, and in all of the theological disciplines, including biblical, pastoral, systematic, philosophical and moral theology. The Canadian Theological Society is committed to providing fair representation of Canadian diversity within and beyond the theological community. Women, Indigenous, and Black scholars as well as members of other underrepresented groups are therefore especially enjoined to submit proposals.

 

The Canadian Theological Society invites proposals pertaining to these and related themes in two formats:

10-12 Minute Presentations

Though the conference will be taking place in person, this year we will not follow the traditional 20/20 format. We rather invite presentations of 10-12 minutes that will be part of roundtables involving 3 presentations and 20 minutes of discussion. Typically the presentation will be an account of a larger research project. Since members work in a variety of fields and specializations, attention should be given to presenting advanced work in an accessible way.

 

Submission

Submit a proposal that includes:

  • Title of presentation;
  • Proposal of a maximum 250 words (with word count), which includes an abstract, the problem your scholarship engages, and the contribution you plan to make;
  • Indication of need to display slides, images, or videos during presentation (PowerPoint or other format);
  • On a separate page, please include:
    • Presenter’s name, institutional or professional affiliation, and contact information.

N.B.: Conference sessions will not be recorded.

2. Panels

We invite panels on issues that are relevant to members, especially as related to the theme of the annual meeting. Panel proposals should be developed to include diverse voices and perspectives and foster dialogue among the panelists as well as with those attending in the audience. We discourage panels that consist only of reading several papers.

 

Submission

Submit a proposal that includes:

  • Title of panel;
  • Length of panel (total of 50 min, including 30 min for presentations and 20 min for discussion/conversation);
  • Proposal of a maximum 250 words (with word count), which includes an abstract, the problem your scholarship engages, the contribution you plan to make, and how you plan to foster dialogue among panelists and audience;
  • Indication of need to display slides during presentation (PowerPoint or other format);
  • On a separate page, please include:
    • Convener’s name, institution, and contact information. The convener will be the link between the panel and the CTS;
    • Names, institutions and contact information of all members (max. of 4) of the panel;
    • Either the name and contact information of the moderator, or a request that CTS provide a moderator.

N.B.: Conference sessions will not be recorded.

 

All proposals should be submitted in a Word or PDF file by email attachment by January 31, 2023, 5 p.m. ET to: canadiantheologicalsociety@gmail.com

 

We will confirm receipt of all proposals submitted by email. If you do not receive such an email confirmation within three days of submitting your proposal, contact Jean-Pierre Fortin at jeanpierre.fortin@utoronto.ca.

 

Presenters will be allowed to give only one paper. Due to the limited number of sessions, the selection process will be more selective than in previous years.

 

Selection Criteria

In selecting proposals for 10-12 min presentations or for panels, the committee will consider:

  • The clarity and significance of the proposal;
  • The quality of the contribution to scholarship;
  • The relationship of the presentation to the thematic focus of the annual meeting;
  • The contribution of the presentation to a diversity of perspectives and approaches;
  • The potential for inspiring discussion and engagement among the members.

 

Our goal as a Society is to foster collegial discussion of the work of CTS members and other Canadian theologians. All presenters and attendees are encouraged to participate in as much of the program as possible. All presenters must be members in good standing of the CTS prior to the Annual Meeting. Membership dues must be paid prior to registering for the conference. We welcome all members, students, and other interested persons to join us this year.

 

STUDENT ESSAY CONTEST

 

 

Canadian Theological Society /

Société théologique canadienne

Subject: “Reckonings and Re-Imaginings” or another topic in theology

                                       

Eligibility:    Any student currently registered in a Canadian university or theological college

 

Length:         15 pages, typed and double spaced (4,000 words)

 

Due Date:   January 31, 2023 (by e-mail)

 

Essays need not be written originally for this contest and may be assignments from a course in theology or religious studies. The topic, however, must be theological in nature. This year’s theme invites further consideration of the importance of confronting what prevents Canadians from building lasting, meaningful and life-giving relationships with one another, especially settler colonialism and racism and their ongoing effects (for more details, please see the 2023 CTS Annual Meeting Call for Papers).

 

A letter or e-mail from a member of the theological or religious studies department to which the student belongs, indicating that the student is in good standing with the university or college, must also be submitted for each applicant.

 

The author of the winning essay will receive: $200; an invitation to read the paper at the annual meeting of the Canadian Theological Society at York University, Toronto, May 29-31, 2023; payment of meeting registration fees; and a subvention for travel and accommodation costs.

 

Send essays by e-mail by January 31, 2023 to

Jean-Pierre Fortin

jeanpierre.fortin@utoronto.ca

 

Please include with your submission: institutional affiliation, mailing address, phone number(s), and e-mail address. Submit all document via e-mail attachment in Microsoft Word or PDF format.

 

Send letters verifying a student’s registration in a theological college or university to the above e-mail address.

Search for Vice-President & Academic Dean at Newman Theological College

Newman Theological College (NTC) is actively seeking its next Vice-President & Academic Dean. Reporting to the President, the VP & Academic Dean leads the faculty in fulfilling the College’s mission of preparing laity, religious, and ordained ministers for Christian service and leadership in Western Canada and beyond.

Located in the heart of Edmonton on the river valley NTC is a private, Roman Catholic school of theology. Its charter to confer degrees was originally granted by the Legislative Assembly of Alberta on April 29, 1969. NTC has been an accredited member of the Association of Theological Schools (ATS) in the United States and Canada since 1992. In 2019 NTC received accreditation for a BA program from the province of Alberta.

NTC carries out its mission for the Church in an ongoing partnership with St. Joseph Seminary whose particular mission is the human, spiritual and pastoral formation of future diocesan priests. Both institutions remain distinct, interdependent, and complementary. It also provides the academic formation for seminarians from Holy Spirit Seminary, the national seminary for the Ukrainian Catholic Eparchies in Canada. The College offers the M.Div., M.R.E., M.T.S. and M.Th. degrees accredited by the Association of Theological Schools and a new BA in Catholic Studies accredited by the province of Alberta, in addition to a number of certificate and online courses for faith formation and preparation for particular ministries.  In this way, NTC is infused with the life-giving collaboration of all members of the Body of Christ that is the beauty and grace of the Church.

The successful candidate will have a Ph.D. (or equivalent) in theology or a related discipline and be a committed Catholic.  The candidate shall have a demonstrated commitment to academic excellence, collegial leadership, and familiarity with the diverse nature of the Catholic Church’s pastoral works. The Academic Dean typically teaches two courses each year.  The College currently has teaching needs in Church History, Systematic Theology, Sacramental Theology and Liturgical Theology.  However, academic leadership and administrative ability will be given priority in determining the successful candidate.

The salary will be commensurate with previous experience.  Review of applications will begin 1 Nov., 2022 and continue until the position is filled. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, in keeping with federal law, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

Please submit a C.V., cover letter and three letters of recommendation to: hr@newman.edu.

 

Huron-Lawson Chair in Contextual Theology

Probationary (Tenure-Track) Appointment:

Huron-Lawson Chair in Contextual Theology

 

Huron is completely unique to post-secondary institutions in Canada. With the aim to redefine Liberal Arts education, Huron is creating a university experience unlike any other that prioritizes ethical leadership and community engagement, as much as the pursuit of academic achievement.

 

As the founding institution of Western University, since 1863 Huron has remained strategically small to best serve the needs of its students.  We provide an elite yet accessible education, because every student with the passion and work ethic to positively change our world deserves to access the knowledge to understand it and the skills to shape it. Huron’s mission is to develop Leaders with Heart from all backgrounds and foster a vibrant and inclusive community and prepare students to be engaged citizens who transform the sectors they work within. Our commitment to providing the best-possible Liberal Arts education means students have many unique opportunities to enrich their learning experiences.

 

SUMMARY: 

 

Building on 158 years of excellence in theological education, Huron’s Faculty of Theology is committed to providing students with the academic grounding and experiential learning they need to develop as resilient and successful Leaders with Heart, whether they go on to ordained ministry, public service, further study, or another field. The Faculty of Theology offers Bachelor of Arts courses and modules in Religion and Theology, as well as the Master of Divinity, the Master of Theological Studies, and the Master of Arts (Theology) degrees.

 

The Faculty of Theology at Huron invites applications for a full-time tenure-track appointment in Contextual Theology (open rank). The appointment will commence July 1, 2023, subject to final budgetary approval.

 

Reporting to the Dean of Theology, the Huron-Lawson Chair in Contextual Theology will be expected to teach and supervise in Huron’s research M.A (Theology) program and to teach at the M.Div.–M.T.S. and B.A. levels. The teaching load is five (5) semester courses (2.5 full courses) per year, with a one (1) semester course (0.5 course) release in each of their first two years of employment. The successful candidate will be required to maintain a research program and participate in the administrative life of the Faculty and University.

Spirituality and Religious Ethics Tenure Track Position at U de M

The Institute of Religious Studies is seeking applications for a full-time tenure-track position as an assistant professor in Spirituality and Religious Ethics (Faculty of Arts and Science, FAS 09-22/5).

The starting date is scheduled on or after June 1st, 2023. Interested parties should consult the detailed description of this position, the application procedure and the closing date of the competition on the Department Web site at https://etudes-religieuses.umontreal.ca/notre-institut/offres-demploi/.

The Université de Montréal values diversity in its workforce and encourages applications from visible and ethnic minorities, as well as women, Aboriginal people, persons with disabilities and persons of all sexual orientations and gender identities.

We invite all qualified candidates to apply to UdeM. In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, please note that priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents.

Assistant Professor of Spiritual Care and Practical Theology

Emmanuel College invites applications for a full-time faculty position in Spiritual Care and Practical Theology. This is a tenure-track appointment at the rank of assistant professor. The successful candidate will possess the ability to teach a variety of theories and practices of spiritual care and spiritually integrated psychotherapy to students from diverse religious and spiritual traditions. Expertise in one or more of the following teaching areas is desirable: trauma-informed approaches, family systems, narrative therapeutic modalities, psychodynamic theories, Indigenous healing modalities, theories of aging/human development, spiritual assessment, mindfulness-based modalities, theological/spiritual reflection, and theological/spiritual integration of practice. Demonstrated excellence in research and teaching is essential. A completed PhD or equivalent in Spiritual/Pastoral Care or Practical Theology (or related discipline) prior to the position start date is required.  Familiarity with the Canadian Association for Spiritual Care (CASC) and the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO) or similar certifying/regulating bodies is preferred.

 

Emmanuel is a college of Victoria University in the University of Toronto (U of T), a member institution of the Toronto School of Theology (TST) and a theological school associated with the United Church of Canada that provides educational programs (all offered conjointly with U of T) designed for Christians, Muslims, Buddhists and others preparing for a variety of vocations. All qualified applicants are invited to apply; however, priority will be given to qualified Canadian citizens and permanent residents. Information about the College and a detailed description of the position can be viewed on our website. Emmanuel College is committed to equity in access to employment and a diverse and inclusive workplace. The College encourages applications from racialized persons/persons of colour, women, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ persons, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas. Review of applications will begin after 15 November 2022 and will continue until the position is filled.

 

Teaching for this appointment will:

  • demonstrate sensitivity to diverse ecumenical and religious perspectives
  • display theological sensibilities coherent with the ethos of the United Church of Canada
  • offer approaches and methodologies for understanding the faith-based practices of diverse religious traditions
  • respect the dynamic and formative interaction of religious-spiritual practice and reflection
  • take account of religious diversity as well as interreligious and Christian ecumenical contexts
  • contribute to the overall formation of students as spiritual leaders in diverse contexts
  • engage the socio-political, economic, cultural, theological-spiritual aspects of religious identity

 

I. Job Expectations and Responsibilities 

 

A. Teaching at Emmanuel College and the Toronto School of Theology (TST) by:

 

1. teaching the equivalent of five semester-courses per academic year, including:

  • courses that support the College’s professional master’s programs
  • teaching, supervising and giving research direction to Toronto School of Theology basic degree students (MDiv, MPS, MSMus, MTS) and/or giving research direction to graduate TST Graduate Degree students (Th.M., M.A., D.Min., Ph.D.)

 

2. being available, through office hours or by appointment, to students for consultation.

 

A. Engaging in research, scholarship and professional activity by:

1. pursuing original research to fill gaps in scholarship in the area of spiritual care and/or      practical theology

2. producing and disseminating the results of original research in written and oral forms through various media

3. engaging in professional activities such as involvement in professional societies, eventual work on relevant editorial boards, conferences, etc.

4. maintaining knowledge of and participating in professional and pedagogical conversations appropriate to the field.

 

B. Participating in administrative activities by:

1. serving at Emmanuel College as a member of the faculty and the appropriate committees within Emmanuel College, Victoria University, the Toronto School of Theology, and the University of Toronto

2. acting as an advisor for assigned students at Emmanuel College and TST

3. participating in the community life of Emmanuel College

 

The Qualifications and Qualities listed below are held to be of equal importance in performing the “Job Expectations and Responsibilities” listed above.

 

II. Qualifications

 

1. PhD or ThD

2. Demonstrated excellence or promise of excellence in scholarly research in a theological discipline

3. Demonstrated excellence or promise of excellence in teaching

 

 

 

 

III. Qualities

 

A. Educational stance

1. ability to articulate one’s own philosophy of education for an educational context engaged in the development of spiritual care providers, psycho-spiritual therapists, religious professional leaders and theologians

2. proficiency in a variety of teaching methods

3. commitment to the life of the College and the process of considering religious and community issues in light of a general or specific concern for issues of social justice

 

B. Theological stance

1. ability to articulate theological/philosophical positions in relation to spiritual care and psychotherapy

2. respect for the diversity of ecumenical and religious perspectives

3. openness to cultural diversity, interreligious, intra-religious and ecumenical dialogue

4. participation in a religious community

 

C. Relation to religious communities

1. willingness to connect occasionally with local, regional, and national United Church of Canada communities through continuing education events sponsored by the College or through delivering occasional lectures or through other venues

2. willingness to serve as a resource to a variety of religious communities

 

D. Collegiality

1. demonstrated collegial style

2. willingness to work in interdisciplinary fashion within the College curriculum

3. willingness to collaborate with Emmanuel College and Toronto School of Theology colleagues in faculty work

4. ability to be in creative dialogue with faculty colleagues, students, and the wider community

 

IV. Appointment procedure, salary and rank

This is a tenure track appointment at the level of Assistant Professor.

 

V. Effective Date

Review of applications will begin after 1 November 2022 and will continue until the position is filled. The appointment is to commence on 1 July 2023.

 

VI. How to Apply

Please submit your C.V. and a letter of application (indicating qualifications and experiences related to this position) electronically on the Dayforce system via the link:

 

https://can62e2.dayforcehcm.com/CandidatePortal/en-US/victoriauniversity/Site/FACULTY/Posting/View/353

 

As well, kindly arrange for three confidential letters of reference to be sent separately. Materials should be submitted electronically to ec.searches@utoronto.ca, attn.: Principal HyeRan Kim-Cragg

 

 

Assistant Professor of United Church of Canada Studies

Emmanuel College invites applications for a full-time tenure-track appointment in United Church of Canada (UCC) Studies at the rank of Assistant Professor. The successful candidate will hold a PhD or ThD in a theological discipline, possess extensive knowledge of and ministry experience with the UCC, and demonstrate the ability to research and teach courses related to the UCC and World Christianity. Expertise in relation to global and ecumenical movements in Christianity in connection with one or more of the following teaching areas is desirable: history of Christianity, global missions and partnerships, ecumenism, lived religion, interfaith relations, and Indigenous-settler relations. Demonstrated excellence in teaching and scholarly research is essential.

 

Emmanuel College is a college of Victoria University in the University of Toronto, a member institution of the Toronto School of Theology and a theological school of the United Church of Canada that provides educational programs (all offered conjointly with the University of Toronto) designed for Christians, Muslims, Buddhists and others preparing for a variety of vocations. All qualified applicants are invited to apply; however, priority will be given to qualified Canadian citizens and permanent residents. Information about the College and a detailed description of the position can be viewed on our website. Emmanuel College is committed to equity in access to employment and a diverse and inclusive workplace. The College encourages applications from racialized persons/persons of colour, women, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQ+ persons, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas. Preference will be given to those affiliated with the United Church of Canada.

 

Teaching for this appointment will:

 

• display theological sensibilities, including engaging the United Church of Canada ethos

• respect the dynamic and formative interaction of religious practice and reflection

• correlate with the other religious disciplines and perspectives in constructive conversation

• demonstrate sensitivity to a variety of religious perspectives, taking account of intercultural, interreligious, and Christian ecumenical contexts

• engage the socio-political, economic and cultural aspects of religious identity

• contribute to the overall formation of students for diverse forms of ministry in religious communities and other organizations, as well as training doctoral students within the larger interdisciplinary context of the Toronto School of Theology and the University of Toronto

• support and strengthen the college’s relationship with the United Church of Canada

 

I. Job expectations and responsibilities

 

A. Teaching at Emmanuel College and the Toronto School of Theology by:

1. Normally teaching equivalent to five semester-courses per academic year, including:

  • Courses that support the College’s professional master’s programs (MDiv, MPS)
  • teaching, supervising and giving research direction to Toronto School of Theology graduate students (MA, ThM, PhD, DMin)

2. being available, through office hours or by appointment, to students for consultation

 

B. Engaging in research, scholarship and professional activity by:

1. pursuing original research to fill gaps in scholarship in areas related to one’s discipline and United Church studies

2. producing and disseminating the results of original research in written and oral forms through various media

3. engaging in professional activities such as involvement in professional societies, eventual work on relevant editorial boards, conferences, etc.

4. maintaining knowledge of and participating in professional and pedagogical conversations appropriate to the field participating in appropriate scholarly and professional associations

 

C. Participating in administrative activities by:

1. serving at Emmanuel College as a member of faculty and its committees, the Emmanuel College Council, and the Senate and/or the Board of Regents of Victoria University and its committees

2. serving as a member of appropriate committees within the Toronto School of Theology and the University of Toronto

3. acting as an advisor for assigned students at Emmanuel College

4. participating in the community life of Emmanuel College

 

The Qualifications and Qualities listed below are held to be of equal importance in performing the “Job Expectations and Responsibilities” listed above.

 

II. Qualifications

1. PhD or ThD

2. Demonstrated excellence or promise of excellence in scholarly research in a theological discipline

3. Demonstrated excellence or promise of excellence in teaching

 

III. Qualities

A. Educational stance

1. ability to articulate one’s philosophy of education in an educational context engaged in the development of religious professional leaders and academic scholars

2. fluency in a variety of teaching methods

3. commitment to the life of the College and the process of considering religious and community issues in light of a general or specific concern for issues of social justice

 

B. Theological stance 

1. ability to articulate theological positions in relation to United Church heritage

2. respect for the diversity of religious and theological perspectives

3. openness to cultural diversity, interreligious, intrareligious and ecumenical dialogue

4. participation in a community of faith

 

C. Relation to religious communities

1. commitment to help communities of faith understand and incorporate both tradition and emerging perspectives in the United Church of Canada

2. willingness to serve as a resource to a variety of religious communities including but not limited to the United Church of Canada

 

D. Collegiality

1. demonstrated collegial style

2. willingness to work in an interdisciplinary fashion within the College curriculum

3. willingness to collaborate with Emmanuel College, Toronto School of Theology and University of Toronto colleagues in faculty work

4. ability to be in creative dialogue with faculty colleagues, students, and the wider community

 

IV. Appointment procedure, salary and rank

The appointment will be full time at Emmanuel College at the rank of assistant professor, tenure stream

 

 

 

 

V. Effective Date

Review of applications will begin 15 November 2022 and will continue until the position is filled. The appointment is to commence on or after 01 July 2023.

 

VI. How to Apply

Please submit your C.V. and a letter of application (indicating qualifications and experiences related to this position) electronically on the Dayforce system via the link:

https://can62e2.dayforcehcm.com/CandidatePortal/en-US/victoriauniversity/Site/FACULTY/Posting/View/355

 

As well, kindly arrange for three confidential letters of reference to be sent separately. Materials should be submitted electronically to ec.searches@utoronto.ca, attn.: Principal HyeRan Kim-Cragg

 

 

FACULTY OPENINGS AT CALVIN

-Director of Latino Ministries
-Professor of New Testament
Job descriptions for both are available on our website: calvinseminary.edu/about/employment

We want faculty members who engage students, the church, and the wider culture through teaching, mentoring, preaching and scholarship. We especially encourage applications from women and members of ethnic minority groups and would welcome applications and nominations for these positions as well.

Tenure track faculty members are asked to be committed to the confessions and mission of the Christian Reformed Church in North America.

To apply, please send your CV, statement of interest, and cover letter which addresses your (1) familiarity with Reformed theology, (2) teaching philosophy and experience across different modalities, (3) leadership and ministry experience, (4) scholarship and/or publications, and (5) contact information for three references to facultyopenings@calvinseminary.edu.

Review of applications will commence on October 1, 2022 and will continue until a candidate is selected. If you have questions, please direct them to facultyopenings@calvinseminary.edu.