Closes: August 26, 2026

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 centre where Catholic intellectual life thrives in a context of academic freedom and rigorous debate. The University of St. Michael’s College boasts a large and dynamic undergraduate division, a Faculty of Theology and one of the busiest and most important libraries on the University of Toronto Campus.

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

Posting Date

August 20, 2026

Closing Date

August 26, 2026

Position

Course Instructor

Number Of Positions Available

One (1)

Job Posting Number

20269 – SMT3800H (please quote on application)

Course Number

SMT3800H/6800H

Title

Islam, Christianity and Modernity

Department

Faculty of Theology

Term When The Course Will Be Offered

2026 Fall

Course Description

This course will examine how modern Muslim and Christian thinkers have attempted to grapple with how religious belonging and faith can exist in increasingly pluralist and secular societies. Course lectures will explore themes such as religious cultural imaginaries, human dignity, peace-building, spirituality and advancements in contemporary science and technology.

Qualifications The instructor of this course should have:





- A well-recognized academic degree—preferably PhD—from a well-established educational institution or university.
- An educational background that includes the study of Islamic theology, traditions, history and literature as well as the diverse cultures of the Muslim community.
- An experience in teaching the Islamic faith and the Muslim traditions in the North American context.

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

Tuesdays, 5 PM to 7 PM

Dates Of The Appointment

September 14, 2026 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.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. The University of St. Michael’s College is committed to equity in employment and diversity. If you require accessibility accommodation, please contact the Human Resources Officer at (phone hidden) or [email protected]

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