Lead the Creation of a New Theological School
St. Andrew’s College (SAC) and Lutheran Theological Seminary Saskatoon (LTS) invite applications for the position of Transitional President. This is a rare executive leadership opportunity to guide two respected theological schools through a significant period of transition as they establish a new institution that builds on their shared commitment to theological education, scholarship, and service.
Reporting to the Transition Team, which has been jointly mandated by the Boards of both institutions, the Transitional President will provide strategic, operational, and administrative leadership throughout an expected 30-month transition period. The successful candidate will help establish the organizational, cultural, academic, and financial foundations of the new school while ensuring continuity of programs, relationships, and operations.
The Opportunity
- Lead the implementation of the transition strategy and oversee the creation of the new institution.
- Foster a shared organizational culture that embodies the mission and values of the new school and builds o the educational traditions of LTS and SAC.
- Provide executive leadership for academic, administrative, financial, and operational functions throughout the transition.
- Work collaboratively with faculty, staff, students, church partners, donors, and other stakeholders to strengthen trust, engagement, and confidence.
- Support the development of an effective governance model and prepare the organization for its inaugural Board and permanent President.
- Lead the appropriate accreditation process for the new institution, while positioning it for long-term sustainability and academic excellence.
Please see the full position description for further details about the role and plans for the new school.
The Ideal Candidate
The successful candidate will be an experienced executive leader, comfortable working in an academic and theological setting, with demonstrated success leading organizations through periods of significant change. They will possess exceptional relationship-building skills, sound financial and organizational leadership, and the ability to inspire confidence across diverse stakeholder groups.
The ideal candidate will bring:
- Senior executive leadership experience in higher education, theological education, the nonprofit sector, or another complex mission-driven organization.
- Demonstrated success leading organization transformation and building collaborative organizational cultures.
- Strong governance, strategic planning, financial management, and organizational development experience.
- Outstanding communication, facilitation, and relationship-building skills.
- An appreciation for theological education and a commitment to the Christian faith and to the distinctive traditions represented by LTS, SAC, the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada, and The United Church of Canada.
Why This Role Matters
This is more than a transitional leadership position. It is an opportunity to shape the future of theological education by helping create an institution that honours its rich heritage while embracing new opportunities for learning, ministry, and service. The Transitional President will play a defining role in establishing a strong organizational culture, building lasting relationships, and positioning the new school for enduring success.
Term: This is expected to be a 30-month, full-time appointment, anticipated to conclude June 30, 2029, with the appointment of a permanent President.
Anticipated Start Date: January 1, 2027. The appointment will commence on or about the anticipated start date, as mutually agreed upon by the successful candidate and the Transition Team.
Location: The SAC/LTS offices are located in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. Candidates who prefer not to work full-time from Saskatoon should include their proposed alternative in their cover letter.
Applications will be accepted until 11:59 pm Central Standard Time on September 20, 2026.
Additional background information on the history leading to the decision to become one school can be requested by emailing search@saskatoontheologicalunion.ca.
To apply, please submit your cover letter and curriculum vitae to search@saskatoontheologicalunion.ca. Please direct questions to the same address.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.
Please note that all hiring decisions are made by human decision makers. Automated decision-making tools may be used to support the evaluation and selection process, but they do not replace human review and oversight.
SAC is an Affirming Ministry of The United Church of Canada. LTS is a member of Reconciling in Christ. We warmly welcome to our community persons of all sexual orientations and gender identities.
For more information about SAC and LTS, please visit: https://standrews.ca