McDougald Professor of Theological Ethics

University of Saskatchewan; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A Canadian Academic Institution is seeking a Professor of Theological Ethics to join the St. Andrew’s College in Saskatoon. The successful candidate will focus on teaching courses in theological ethics, supervise student thesis projects, and actively participate in administration and governance. A terminal degree (PhD or ThD) is required, alongside expertise in theological ethics. Applications must be submitted electronically by February 2, 2026.

Qualifications

• Possess a terminal degree (PhD or ThD) by the time of appointment.
• Develop and teach courses for the MDiv, MTS, and DMin programs.
• Participate in governance and administration of SAC.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in theological ethics and related topics.
• Supervise thesis and projects.
• Contribute to the formation of students for ministry.

Skills

Expertise in theological ethics or moral theology

Teaching experience in online and in-person modalities

Ability to supervise thesis/projects

Collaborative skills in academic advising

Education

PhD or ThD

Job description

St. Andrew’s College, Saskatoon (SAC) invites applications and nominations for the McDougald Professor of Theological Ethics. SAC is a theological college of The United Church of Canada (UCC) in ecumenical cooperation with the other member colleges of the Saskatoon Theological Union (STU)—the College of Emmanuel & St. Chad (Anglican Church of Canada) and Lutheran Theological Seminary Saskatoon (Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada)—in delivering a common curriculum. The appointment, therefore, is to the Common Faculty of the Saskatoon Theological Union at the University of Saskatchewan.

The successful candidate will hold a terminal degree (PhD or ThD) by the time of appointment in the autumn semester of 2026. Whereas SAC does not distinguish faculty by rank, it is expected that the successful candidate will possess expertise in a branch of theological ethics or moral theology and pursue research in these disciplines and/or a cognate area commensurate with the standards and practices of a research-intensive Canadian University.

The person selected for this position will develop and teach (in online, in-person, and blended modalities) courses for the programs of the STU—MDiv, MTS, DMin—and collaborate in teaching courses specific to the denominational interests of the UCC (UCC history, theology, and polity) within the MDiv and MTS programs. Thesis/project supervision, academic advising, participation in the College’s certificate programs and the formation of students for ministry (lay and ordained), and contributions to college governance and administration are components of faculty life at SAC.

Members of the STU Common Faculty serve, by rotation, in administrative positions of the STU Common Faculty.

By mutual selection, faculty may hold cross-appointment in the Religion and Culture Department of St. Thomas More College (at the University of Saskatchewan) or in another department of the University.

How to apply

Applications for this position should include a letter of interest, a curriculum vitae, a writing sample, and the names and contact information of three people who can serve as confidential references. Candidates should apply by electronic communication [e-mail] . Please direct questions to Dr. Bernon Lee, acting chair of the search committee, at the same address. The deadline for the receipt of applications is February 2, 2026.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.