Closes: July 31, 2026

Co-teach the course based on syllabus and assignment guidelines provided by the lead instructor, mark assignments and tests in a timely fashion, lead tutorials, hold one office hour per week. Follow College and University code of conduct and policies.

Course description for SMC188H1H: This seminar is an interdisciplinary exploration of leading scholarly, intellectual and public questions related to ecology, science, literature, and public life. From a variety of perspectives, the seminar considers how religion, and how different kinds of religious experience, figure in the broader context of human affairs.

Course description for SMC189H1H: This course provides an intensive international learning experience in Rome, Italy. It offers contemporary and historical models of integrating faith with reason, and religious practice with intellectual, creative, and public engagement, specifically the roles that the Catholic Church and Vatican play in Rome, in ecology, science, literature, and public life. This course includes a mandatory travel component to Rome, Italy, which takes place following the Winter term exam period.

Start Date

August 24, 2026

Department

Office of the Principal and Vice President

Compensation

$19,994.55

How to Apply

[email protected]

Terms

Headline:

2026-27| SMC188H1F The Gilson Seminar in Faith and Ideas and SMC189H1S The Gilson Seminar in Faith and Rome

Posting date:

July 6, 2026

Closing date:

11:59 pm on July 31, 2026

Number of positions:

1

Title/position:

Course instructor

Qualifications:

PhD and evidence of established, up-to-date research expertise in the field of the program (Christianity and Culture) is essential.

University-level teaching experience in this interdisciplinary field, with evidence of successful teaching, is essential.

Commitment to education of the whole person is essential,



as is experience using varied and flexible pedagogical methods.

A collaborative spirit and an ability to thrive as a team player are essential.

Solid written and oral communication skills are essential.

Experience leading groups of students on educational travel opportunities, in Canada and abroad, is strongly preferred.

Familiarity with the St. Michael’s community, including some previous contact with the Gilson Seminar are preferred.

Brief description of duties:

Co-teach the course based on syllabus and assignment guidelines provided by the lead instructor, mark assignments and tests in a timely fashion, lead tutorials, hold one office hour per week. Follow College and University code of conduct and policies.

Course description for SMC188H1H: This seminar is an interdisciplinary exploration of leading scholarly, intellectual and public questions related to ecology, science, literature, and public life. From a variety of perspectives, the seminar considers how religion, and how different kinds of religious experience, figure in the broader context of human affairs.

Course description for SMC189H1H: This course provides an intensive international learning experience in Rome, Italy. It offers contemporary and historical models of integrating faith with reason, and religious practice with intellectual, creative, and public engagement, specifically the roles that the Catholic Church and Vatican play in Rome, in ecology, science, literature, and public life.



This course includes a mandatory travel component to Rome, Italy, which takes place following the Winter term exam period.

Salary:

$19,994.55

Estimated course enrolment:

25

Estimated TA support:

N/A

Class schedule:

SMC188H1F: Tuesday 3PM – 5PM; tutorial – Wednesday 4PM – 5PM.

SMC189H1S: Tuesday 3PM – 5PM; this half-course also includes travel to Rome in May 2027.

Delivery mode:

In-person.

Dates of appointment:

August 24, 2026 – May 30, 2027.

Application process:

Applicants should submit a letter of application, a CV, a short writing sample (no more than 5 pages) demonstrating active research expertise in the area covered by this course, and the names of two referees to:

University of St. Michael’s College c/o Office of the Principal

email: [email protected]

We reserve the right to interview candidates if necessary.

Disclaimer:

Please note that this position is tentative, pending funding, final course determinations and enrolments.

This job is posted in accordance with the CUPE 3902 Unit 4 Collective Agreement.

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 (phone hidden) ext. 7191 or [email protected]

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