At a Glance
- Tasks: Teach Modern Symbolic Logic and engage students in critical thinking.
- Company: University of Toronto Mississauga, a leader in academic excellence.
- Benefits: Opportunity to shape young minds and contribute to academic growth.
- Other info: Encourages diverse applicants and offers a supportive environment.
- Why this job: Join a vibrant community and inspire the next generation of thinkers.
- Qualifications: PhD in philosophy and teaching experience required.
The predicted salary is between 54000 - 66000 $ per year.
An introduction to formal deductive logic. Semantics, symbolization, and techniques of natural deduction in sentential logic. Symbolization, natural deduction, and models in monadic predicate logic. Symbolization and natural deduction with polyadic predicates. Introduction to advanced concepts in first-order logic, such as operations, identity, and models.
The following position for a Sessional Lecturer is available in the Department of Philosophy for the Spring 2027 academic session. This is a posting in accordance with the Collective Agreement between The Governing Council of the University of Toronto and the Canadian Union of Public Employees, Local 3902 Unit 3. Please note that the position below is tentative, pending final course determinations and enrolments.
Schedule:
- Tuesday 1:00 - 3:00 PM
- Friday 3:00 - 4:00 PM
Qualifications:
- PhD in-hand, preferably in philosophy.
- Prior experience as a course instructor, preferably in Philosophy at U of T.
- Advanced prior knowledge of the subject matter of the course and topic-related teaching experience.
- Related research and a record of research achievement is considered an asset to this position.
Duties and responsibilities:
- All normal duties related to the design and teaching of a university credit course, including preparation and delivery of course content; development, administration and marking of assignments; calculation and submission of grades; holding regular office hours.
Appointment Dates: January 1, 2027 – May 6, 2027
Note: All positions involve completion of any course grading not already finished by May, 2027.
Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity‐deserving groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience shall be taken into consideration as applicable to the position.
Diversity Statement: The University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building a culture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectively address and serve the interests of our global community. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities. We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverse perspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential to strengthening our academic mission.
Accessibility Statement: The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission.
Sessional Lecturer – In Person in Mississauga employer: University of Toronto
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