Job Overview

The Vancouver School of Theology (VST) seeks a full‑time Professor of Theological Ethics. The appointment is for an initial three‑year term, renewable in accordance with the VST Faculty Handbook. Compensation is commensurate with the candidate’s experience and qualifications.

The successful candidate will join a faculty dedicated to theological education for ministry, emphasizing collaboration with the Indigenous Church, other faith traditions, and the global church.

Application Deadline: October 30, 2026

Responsibilities and Teaching Areas

The faculty member will teach across VST’s basic and advanced degree programs (M.Div., M.A.T.S., MAPPL, MAIIS, Th.M., and Ph.D.) and will cover the following areas:

• Ethics for Clergy in Congregational Settings: Focusing on the unique ethical challenges and responsibilities of pastoral ministry.
• Hospital Chaplaincy Ethics: Addressing ethical issues encountered in clinical and healthcare environments.
• Theology and Technology: Exploring the intersection of theological reflection and emerging technological developments, including AI.
• Bioethics and Social Ethics: Covering a range of contemporary moral issues in medicine, public life, and social justice.
• Contemporary Ethical Challenges for Churches in Canada: Addressing pressing issues specific to the Canadian context.

Qualifications and Experience

• Commitment to scholarship, teaching excellence, and engagement with the broader church and academic community.
• Academic: Ph.D. (or equivalent) in theology with a focus on Ethics is required.
• Ecclesial/Practical: Active member of a Christian church (Anglican, United Church of Canada, or similar) with documented experience in both clinic and congregational settings.
• Teaching:
  
  
  
  Demonstrated ability to teach effectively at basic and advanced degree levels.
• Scholarship/Interests:
  • Interest in the constructive interpretation of Christian faith and life in conversation with contemporary scholarship across humanities, sciences, and arts, demonstrated by a publication record.
  • Interest in ecumenical and interfaith dialogue and engagement with Indigenous church contexts.
• Administration: Experience in academic program administration (e.g., program development, curriculum oversight) is highly desirable.
• Service: Keen interest in providing resources for churches connected with VST, contributing to the school’s mission of equipping leaders for the church and the world.

Application Process

A complete application must include a cover letter, CV, and three letters of reference. At least one reference should speak to the applicant’s teaching, academic background and publication record, and another to ecclesial experience. In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, this advertisement is directed primarily to Canadian citizens and permanent residents.

Applications may be e‑mailed to or mailed to Attention: President’s Office, 6015 Walter Gage Road, Vancouver, B.C. V6T 1Z1. The application should be post‑marked no later than October 30, 2026. Informal inquiries may be addressed to The Rev. Dr. Richard Topping at or 604‑822‑9808. The start date is as soon as possible and no later than August 1, 2027.

Equal Prospect / Diversity Statement

The Vancouver School of Theology welcomes applications from racialized persons, women, Indigenous people of North America, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ+ persons, and others who contribute to further diversification in pursuit of the school’s vision and mission.

The Vancouver School of Theology acknowledges the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territory of the xwməθkwəyəm (Musqueam) People.