Assistant Professor of Buddhist Spiritual Care and

6 days ago


Toronto, Canada Victoria University Full time

Teaching for this appointment will
- demonstrate sensitivity to diverse ecumenical and religious perspectives
- display theological sensibilities coherent with the ethos of the United Church of Canada
- offer approaches and methodologies for understanding the faith-based practices of diverse religious traditions
- respect the dynamic and formative interaction of religious-spiritual practice and reflection
- take account of religious diversity as well as interreligious and Christian ecumenical contexts
- contribute to the overall formation of students as spiritual leaders in diverse contexts
- engage the socio-political, economic, cultural, theological-spiritual aspects of religious identity

I. Job expectations and responsibilities

**A. Teaching at Emmanuel College by**:

- teaching four courses that support the College’s MPS programs
- academic supervising to MPS students

**B. Engaging in professional activity by**:

- participating in professional societies and guilds
- participating in pedagogical conversations appropriate to the field

**C. Participating in administrative activities by**:

- serving at Emmanuel College as a member of the faculty and the appropriate committees within Emmanuel College
- participating in the community life of Emmanuel College

II. Qualifications
- Demonstrated excellence or promise of excellence in teaching
- Preference will be given to those who have clinical experience in relation to spiritual care, counselling, and psychotherapy
- Familiarity with Emmanuel College is an asset

III. Qualities
A. Educational stance
- ability to articulate one’s own philosophy of education for an educational context engaged in the development of spiritual care providers and psycho-spiritual therapists
- proficiency in a variety of teaching methods
- commitment to the life of the College and the process of considering religious and community issues in light of a general or specific concern for issues of social justice

B. Theological stance
- ability to articulate theological/philosophical positions in relation to spiritual care, counselling and psychotherapy
- respect for the diversity of ecumenical and religious perspectives
- openness to cultural diversity, interreligious, intra-religious and ecumenical dialogue
- participation in a religious community

C. Relation to U of T communities
- willingness to connect intentionally with U of T (i.e., New College, DSR) to attract students and advance MPS programs at Emmanuel College
- willingness to serve as a resource to a variety of religious communities

D. Collegiality
- demonstrated collegial style
- willingness to work in interdisciplinary fashion within the College curriculum
- ability to be in creative dialogue with faculty colleagues, students, and the wider community

IV. Appointment procedure, salary and rank
This is a teaching stream part time limited term appointment at the level of Assistant Professor.
V. Effective Date



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