Professor (Open Rank) of Philosophy

Newman Theological College; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A Roman Catholic institution, Newman Theological College seeks a full-time Professor (Open Rank) of Philosophy. The successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to teaching and research in philosophy and support the College's mission. The role includes teaching a load of six courses per year, with the potential for relocation assistance and a competitive salary based on experience.

Benefits

4 weeks of paid vacation per year

Access to benefit plan

Eligibility for group retirement plan

Qualifications

• Must possess a PhD in Philosophy.
• Demonstrated ability to teach various philosophy areas.
• Competence in online teaching with Moodle and Zoom.

Responsibilities

• Teach a load of six (6) courses per academic year.
• Engage in collaborative teaching and scholarly activities.
• Assess faculty based on teaching, scholarly activity, and service.

Skills

Teaching ability

Collaborative work

Online learning delivery

Education

PhD in Philosophy

Tools

Moodle

Zoom

Job description

Type: Full-Time Faculty Member (1-year contract)

Category: Academic (Professor of Philosophy)

Circulated: 29 May 2025

Start Date: Summer 2025 (flexible)

Newman Theological College (NTC) invites applications for the position of Professor (Open Rank) of Philosophy.

NTC is a Roman Catholic School of Theology committed to theological education and missionary discipleship. The College prepares laity, religious, and ordained ministers for Christian service and leadership in Western Canada and beyond. Through the accreditation of the Association of Theological Schools (ATS), NTC offers a Masters of Divinity (MDiv), Masters of Religious Education (MRE) and Masters of Theological Studies (MTS). NTC’s Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Catholic Studies is accredited through Alberta’s Minister of Advanced Education.

Qualifications and experience: At the time of appointment, the successful candidate must possess a PhD in Philosophy and have demonstrated ability to teach in various areas of philosophy. The candidate must also show an ability to work collaboratively and must demonstrate competence and/or willingness to deliver online learning using Moodle (LMS) and Zoom.

Appointment: This position is a full-time and in-person 1-year contract. The teaching load is six (6) courses per academic year. The teaching load is distributed depending on teaching needs. Faculty assessment is based on teaching (70%), scholarly activity (15%) and service (15%). The preferred start date is between 1 July 2025 and 1 August 2025. Some relocation funds may be available.

Compensation: Salary is commensurate with experience and education, 4 weeks of paid

vacation per year, access to benefit plan and eligibility to participate in NTC’s group retirement plan.

Application Requirements: Applicants are asked to submit the following to the Search Committee: (1) curriculum vitae (CV), (2) letter of interest, (3) an academic letter of reference. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis till the position is filled.

The CV must include teaching experience, area(s) of specialization and competence, and educational background. The letter of interest should reflect the candidate’s commitment to NTC’s mission and suitability to research and teach in Philosophy.

All professors at NTC are expected to abide by the principles ofCatholic Universities as laid out by John Paul II’s Apostolic Constitution Ex corde Ecclesiae . Philosophy courses at NTC are delivered in the context of and in alignment with The Program for Priestly Formation (“the Ratio”).

Submission of Applications: Please email your application package to the attention of the Search Committee at [e-mail] . Review of application materials begins immediately and continues until the position is filled. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. Note, however, that priority will be given to Canadians and permanent residents. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

All hiring decisions are subject to final approval by the Board of Governors of Newman Theological College.

How to apply

Application type Email

Email to apply pablo.irizarnewman.edu

Hard deadline No deadline specified (applications considered on an ongoing basis)

Contact

Contact name Pablo Irizar

Contact email pablo.irizarnewman.edu

Time created May 30, 2025, 3:58pm UTC

Scheduled expiry date November 26, 2025, 2:54am MST

Last updated May 30, 2025, 3:58pm UTC

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