Job Description

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Closes: August 5, 2025

An introduction to Israel's search for wisdom in its Ancient Near Eastern context. Topics include the nature and expression of wisdom, its international context, Lady Wisdom, the place of wisdom literature in Israel's faith and the content of the individual wisdom books: Proverbs, Job, Qoheleth (Ecclesiastes), Sirach and the Wisdom of Solomon, plus consideration of the relevance of Israel's wisdom tradition for today. Participation, presentation, exegetical paper, pastoral application paper.


Department Compensation $9,457.71 (includes vacation pay)
How to Apply usmc.deanoftheology@utoronto.ca
Terms

Qualifications:

Ph.D. in Theology with expertise in Old Testament/Ancient Israelite Religion. 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.

Estimated Course Enrolment:

10

Estimated TA Support:

N/A

Class Schedule:

Tuesdays, 2 PM to 4 PM

Dates of the Appointment:

September 8, 2025 to December 31, 2025

Application Process:

Applicants should submit a cover letter, an updated CV and names of three references via email to the Office of the Dean, Faculty of Theology, University of St. Michael's College usmc.deanoftheology@utoronto.ca.



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



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.



All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.



If you require accessibility accommodation, please contact Human Resources at 416-926-1300 ext. 7191 or hr.stmikes@utoronto.ca.



If you are unable to teach at the scheduled time, this offer will be withdrawn.