Faculty Lecturer in Eastern Christian Theology

Newman Theological College

Location: Alberta, CANADA

Advertised until: 2024-11-10

Location: Edmonton, Alberta
Type: Full-Time Faculty Member (3-year term)
Category: Theology (Eastern Christian Theology)
Open Competition: 10 September 2024 - 17 October 2024
Start Date: Summer 2025 (flexible)

Newman Theological College (NTC) invites applications for the position of Faculty Lecturer in Eastern Christian Theology.

NTC is a Roman Catholic School of Theology committed to theological education and missionary discipleship. The College prepares laity, religious, and ordained ministers for Christian service and leadership in Western Canada and beyond. Through the accreditation of the Association of Theological Schools (ATS), NTC offers a Masters of Divinity (MDiv), Masters of Religious Education (MRE) and Masters of Theological Studies (MTS). NTC’s Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Catholic Studies is accredited through Alberta's Minister of Advanced Education.

This fall, NTC launched a series of courses in Eastern Christian Theology. In the fall 2025, a BTh and MDiv in Eastern Christian Theology will be introduced. The Faculty Lecturer in Eastern Christian Theology will serve as a key faculty complement to support the development of the new program.

Qualifications and experience: At the time of appointment, the successful candidate must possess a PhD and/or STD (Doctorate in Sacred Theology) in a field related to Eastern Christian Theology with a preferred focus on Ukrainian Catholic Theology and possess the ability or demonstrate potential to teach in the area of Systematic Theology. The ability to teach Church History will be considered an asset. The candidate must show an ability to work collaboratively and must demonstrate competence and/or willingness to deliver online learning using Moodle (LMS) and Zoom.

Appointment: This position is a full-time and in-person position at the rank of Faculty Lecturer in Eastern Christian Theology for an initial 3-year term with the possibility of renewal. The teaching load is 3/2 or 2/3, depending on teaching needs, for a total of 5 courses per academic cycle. Faculty assessment is based on teaching (60%), scholarly activity (20%) and service (20%). Start date is flexible but no earlier than 1 June 2025 and no later than 1 July 2025. An earlier start is preferred. Some relocation funds are available.

All professors teaching in the area of theology at NTC, which includes the Faculty Lecturer in Eastern Christian Theology, are expected to obtain and maintain a Mandatum from the appropriate local ordinary for the duration of the contract and to abide by the principles of Catholic Universities as laid out by John Paul II’s Apostolic Constitution Ex corde Ecclesiae. The candidate must be and remain in good standing with the Catholic Church.

Compensation: Salary is commensurate with experience and education, 4 weeks of paid vacation per year, access to benefit plan and eligibility to participate in NTC’s group retirement plan.

Application Requirements: Applicants are asked to submit the following to the Search Committee no later than 17 October 2024: (1) Curriculum vitae (CV), (2) Letter of interest, (3) A character reference letter (not from a family member).

The CV must include teaching experience, area(s) of specialization and competence, and educational background. The letter of interest should reflect the candidate’s commitment to NTC’s mission and Eastern Christian Theology. The character reference letter should speak to the candidate’s suitability to teach in an institution of theological formation and ministry, ability to work collaboratively, interpersonal skills, and familiarity with the Ukrainian Catholic Church.

Submission of Applications: Please email your application package no later than 10 October 2024 to the attention of the Search Committee at [email protected]. Review of application materials begins immediately and continues until the position is filled. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. Note, however, that priority will be given to Canadians and permanent residents. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. The initial round of interviews will take place by November 2024.

For questions, please contact Dr. Pablo Irizar ([email protected]), Chair of the Search Committee.

Please note that all hiring decisions are subject to final approval by the Board of Governors of Newman Theological College.

This position has been made possible in collaboration with the Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy of Edmonton and with the support of the Evangelization Fund of the Foundation of St. Joseph Seminary and Newman Theological College, and Drs. Peter and Doris Kule.