Fall | Course Instructor | SMP“Introduction to Pastoral Care

Fall 2026 | Course Instructor | SMP
2501H “Introduction to Pastoral Care”Closes:
August 3, 2026

The University of St. Michael’s College invites applications for a Course Instructor to teach SMP
2501H:
Introduction to Pastoral Care at Regis St. Michael’s Faculty of Theology during the Fall 2026 semester.

Job posting made in accordance with CUPE 3902 Unit 4 Collective Agreement.

Job Posting Number: 20269-SMP
2501H (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:

SMP
2501H- “Introduction to Pastoral Care”

Course

Description:

Foundational elements for pastoral care: theology of ministry, acceptance of self, relationships, grief and loss, prayer, suffering, art of listening, care with the sick and infirm at home and in institutions.

Qualifications: Ph.D. in theology or

D.Min. with some expertise in pastoral theology and experience in pastoral praxis. 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: 20

Estimated TA Support: N/A

Class

Schedule:

Tuesdays, 7 PM to 9 PM (Online)

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,

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.

If you are unable to teach at the scheduled time, this offer will be withdrawn.