Spiritual Care and Practical Theology - Assistant or Associate Professor, CLTA Teaching Stream

Regis College invites applications for an Assistant or Associate Professor of Spiritual Care and Practical Theology to begin July 1, 2026. This is for a one-year contractually-limited term appointment (CLTA) in the teaching-stream, with the possibility of renewal up to a total maximum of 3 years.

The successful applicant will be assigned duties at and become a member of the newly federated Regis St. Michael’s Faculty of Theology within the Toronto School of Theology (TST) in the University of Toronto and may also be appointed to the Regis College Ecclesiastical Faculty.

The successful candidate will possess the ability to teach a variety of theories and practices of spiritual care and spiritually integrated psychotherapy in our basic degree programs. Expertise in one or more of the following teaching areas is desirable: trauma-informed approaches, family systems, narrative therapeutic modalities, psychodynamic theories, Indigenous healing modalities, theories of aging/human development, spiritual assessment, mindfulness-based modalities, theological/spiritual reflection, and theological/spiritual integration of practice.

Demonstrated excellence in teaching is essential, with a record of publications that enhance the quality and the impact of their teaching and formation work commensurate with their experience. Depending on previous experience and research profile, the successful applicant may also be eligible for appointment to the Graduate Centre for Theological Studies in order to participate in the teaching of graduate research master’s and doctoral students.

Applicants must have a completed PhD or equivalent in Spiritual or Pastoral Care or Practical Theology (or related discipline). A solid knowledge of the Canadian Association for Spiritual Care (CASC) and the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO) or similar certifying/regulating bodies is highly preferred. Applicants should speak explicitly to how they can support the missions of Regis College and the Regis St. Michael’s Faculty of Theology.

Regis College is the Jesuit Faculty of Theology at the University of Toronto (U of T) and one of North America’s Roman Catholic ecclesiastical faculties. Regis is also one of seven founding members of the Toronto School of Theology (TST) and is the Anglophone Section of the Ecclesiastical Faculties of the Society of Jesus in Canada. Inspired by the charism of St. Ignatius of Loyola and faithful to the Roman Catholic tradition, Regis serves women and men, Jesuits and other religious, Canadian and international students called to minister to people of many faiths and cultures, for service as chaplains, professors, educators, parish assistants, spiritual guides, youth ministers, pastors, program coordinators, and justice advocates. Our community seeks to promote an integrated spirituality, a faith that does justice, critical dialogue and academic excellence.

For more details about the Faculty, see https://regiscollege.ca/ and https://www.rsmtheology.utoronto.ca. Details about the Toronto School of Theology are at http://www.tst.edu.

Interested candidates must include the following in their applications:

• A cover letter describing a candidate’s qualifications for the position and research interests.
• A curriculum vitae.
• A teaching dossier (syllabi and course evaluations) and a brief statement of teaching philosophy.
• A statement outlining contributions to the Catholic Mission of affirming the dignity or all persons and forming inclusive communities (examples of contributions may include: mentoring of students, staff and/or faculty from underrepresented groups; faculty and/or leadership development initiatives; development of inclusive pedagogies; research, scholarship, teaching, and/or public engagement activities that focus on underrepresented and/or historically marginalized communities).
• The names and contact information of three (3) references.

Applications can be sent via email to:

Chair, Spiritual Care and Practical Theology CLTA
Search Committee: [email protected]

Review of applications will begin after February 6, 2026 and will continue until the position is filled. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Only those considered for an interview will be contacted. The position is subject to budgetary confirmation.

Regis College's Catholic mission is strongly committed to the dignity and inclusion of all persons and especially welcomes applications from underrepresented communities. If you require accessibility accommodation, please contact the Director, Regis President's Office at: 416-978-0138 or [email protected].