Closed for Applications
The University of St. Michael’s College invites applications for a Course Instructor to teach SMJ 1610HF: General Introduction to Eastern Churches at Regis St. Michael’s Faculty of Theology during the Fall 2026 semester.
This job is posted in accordance with the CUPE 3902 Unit 4 Collective Agreement.
Job Posting Number: 20259-SMJ1610H
(please quote on application) Job Posting Date: July 3, 2026
Job Posting Close Date: August 3, 2026
Position: Course Instructor
Number of Positions Available One (1)
Term when the course will be offered: 2026 Fall
Course Number & Title: SMJ 1610HF “General Introduction to Eastern Churches”
Course Description: Explores the history and culture of the four families of Eastern Churches: Eastern Orthodox, Oriental Orthodox, Eastern Catholic and the Assyrian Church of the East. The course will survey the East’s distinctive approaches to liturgy, art, architecture, music, spiritual life, monasticism, social service, hagiography, mission and theology. Explores the current state of these Churches in North America and their approaches to inter-Christian and interreligious relations.
Qualifications: Ph.D. with expertise in Eastern Christian Studies. 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: $9,997.28 (includes vacation pay)
Estimated Course Enrolment: 15
Estimated TA Support: N/A
Class Schedule: Mondays, 5 PM to 7 PM
Dates of the Appointment: September 14 to December 31, 2026
Application Process Applicants should submit a cover letter, an updated CV and names of three references via email to the Office of the Dean, Regis St. Michael’s Faculty of Theology,
[email protected]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.
We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those considered for an interview will be contacted.
If you are unable to teach at the scheduled time, this offer will be withdrawn.
