At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and teach a university course in Modern Symbolic Logic.
- Company: University of Toronto Mississauga, a leader in academic excellence.
- Benefits: Engage with diverse students and contribute to an inclusive learning environment.
- Other info: Encourages applications from diverse backgrounds for a richer academic community.
- Why this job: Shape young minds while exploring advanced philosophical concepts.
- Qualifications: PhD in Philosophy and prior teaching experience required.
The predicted salary is between 54000 - 66000 $ per year.
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: Friday 3:00 - 4:00 PM
Delivery Mode: Online Synchronous. (This section of PHL245 is hybrid - In-person testing.)
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.
As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief Diversity Survey. This survey is voluntary. Any information directly related to you is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or human resources staff. Results will be aggregated for institutional planning purposes.
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. The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities. If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact uoft.careers@utoronto.ca.
The University of Toronto has implemented a process to substantiate Indigenous Membership/Citizenship/Enrolment for candidates who identify as Indigenous. For more information about this process, please refer to the Indigenous Substantiation Website.
Sessional Lecturer – Hybrid in Mississauga employer: University of Toronto
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