Course Instructor | Spring/Summer 2026 | SMCE3004 Introduction to Catholic Social Teaching

The University of St. Michael's College invites applications for a Continuing Education Instructor to teach SMCE3004 Introduction to Catholic Social Teaching during the Spring/Summer 2026 term.

• Department

Continuing Education
- Compensation

$ h @ $152.07/h)
- Hours

Evening from 6:30pm –8:30pm online for 6 consecutive weeks within the Spring/Summer Semester (May to August, 2026)
- How to Apply

- Terms

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

Posting Date:

November 5, 2025

Closing Date:

November 25, 2025

Position:

Continuing Education Instructor (SMCE3004 Introduction to Catholic Social Teaching)

Number of Positions Available

One (1)

Term when the course will be offered:

Spring/Summer 2026

Course Title:

SMCE3000 W26 Foundations of Interfaith Communication and Dialogue

About Us:

The University of St. Michael's College, federated with the University of Toronto, is a Catholic institution of higher learning committed to the pursuit of knowledge, meaning and truth. USMC is a dynamic center on the St. George Campus of the University of Toronto and boasts a large and dynamic undergraduate division, an acclaimed Faculty of Theology, an expanding Continuing Education Division and one of the busiest and important libraries on the University of Toronto campus.

We currently offer professional programs in four areas: Social Responsibility & Sustainability, Interfaith Dialogue, Catholic Leadership, and Ontario certified teacher qualifications as well as a number of general interest courses in areas relevant to the academic and intellectual traditions of our institution, including Celtic studies, book arts and printmaking, poetry and creative expression, faith formation, and spirituality and sociology, and language and arts.

Position Overview:

We are seeking a dynamic and passionate instructor to teach the SMCE3004 S25 Introduction to Catholic Social Teaching course in our Interfaith Dialogue Diploma program during the Spring/Summer 2026 semester. Each course in the Diploma is to reinforce principles of interfaith dialogue and communication.

Course Overview

This foundational course introduces learners to the key principles of Catholic Social Teaching (CST) and their relevance to today's most pressing moral, social, and ecological challenges. Through guided readings, discussion, and reflection, participants will explore central themes such as human dignity, the common good, solidarity, subsidiarity, and care for creation. Emphasizing practical application, the course connects Catholic social thought with real-world contexts—from economic justice to environmental stewardship—equipping learners to integrate CST into professional, community, and personal decision-making.

Learning Outcomes

• Critically Reflect on Personal and Social Impacts of Religion
• Apply Interfaith Perspectives to Social Action
• Identify the key principles, encyclicals, and papal teachings that form the foundation of Catholic Social Teaching.
• Recall major historical moments and figures (e.g., Rerum Novarum, Laudato Si', Fratelli Tutti) that shaped modern CST.
• Describe key scriptural or doctrinal references from Catholicism that support principles of peace, hospitality, or mutual respect.
• Formulate a set of actions that you can pragmatically do in your life to advance interfaith understanding and collaboration.

The course will be scheduled on a weekday evening from 6:30pm –8:30pm online for six consecutive weeks in the Spring/Summer term (May to August, Efforts will be made to accommodate the instructor's own schedule.

Qualifications:

• A graduate degree in religious studies, theology, interfaith studies, or a related field (PhD preferred).
• Experience teaching courses related to religious diversity, interfaith dialogue, or multiculturalism.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage students from diverse backgrounds.
• Demonstrated commitment to fostering inclusive environments and promoting social justice.
• Successful experience teaching online.
• Educational background that includes the study of comparative theology, interfaith dialogue, or similar topics
• Experience teaching Interfaith Dialogue in the North American context.

Brief Description of Duties:

• Develop and deliver engaging lectures and interactive sessions that explore different models for understanding religious diversity
• Incorporate Diploma- and Course-Level Learning Objectives set by the Division of Continuing Education
• Incorporate opportunities to strengthen skills in dialogue and communication through assignments, activities and lecture content
• Facilitate discussions and activities that encourage critical reflection on lived examples of interreligious dialogue and collaboration.
• Provide guidance and support to students as they cultivate greater personal openness to, and skills for, interreligious engagement.
• Assess student learning through a final reflection or assignment.

Salary:

$ h @ $152.07/h)

Estimated TA Support:

N/A

Class Schedule:

Evening from 6:30pm –8:30pm online for 6 consecutive weeks within the Spring/Summer Semester (May to August, 2026)

Dates of the Appointment:

TBD

Application Process

Attention: Manager of Program Development & Delivery

Application Process: To apply, please submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, demonstrating your experience in teaching and facilitating interreligious dialogue. Additionally, please include a brief statement outlining your approach to teaching this course and your vision for fostering dialogue among students from diverse religious backgrounds.

Application process and timeline:

Please submit a cover letter and CV by November 25, 2025 Contact Information: For inquiries or to submit your application, please contact the Continuing Education Division ).

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