Assistant Professor, Teaching Stream - CLTA - Ethics & Philosophy of Technology (IT & AI)

Department of Philosophy and Department of Computer and Mathematical Sciences, University of Toronto; Toronto; On-site; CAD 115,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Canadian university is seeking a full-time Assistant Professor in the Ethics & Philosophy of Technology (IT & AI) for a contractually limited term appointment. The successful candidate will have a PhD in Philosophy and a strong record of teaching excellence. They will be responsible for developing and delivering courses that connect ethical principles with information technology and AI, participating in pedagogical research, and contributing to collaborative projects within the departments of Philosophy and Computer Science.

Qualifications

• Must have a PhD in Philosophy or a related field by the time of appointment.
• Demonstrated record of excellence in teaching is mandatory.
• Candidates must have teaching experience in a degree-granting program.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses related to the ethics and philosophy of technology and artificial intelligence.
• Develop course materials and conduct curriculum development.
• Participate in pedagogical inquiry and teaching-related scholarly activities.

Skills

Teaching experience

Expository skills

Interpersonal skills

Curriculum development

Philosophy of technology

Education

PhD in Philosophy or closely related field

Job description

Assistant Professor, Teaching Stream - CLTA - Ethics & Philosophy of Technology (IT & AI)

Department of Philosophy and Department of Computer and Mathematical Sciences, University of Toronto, Scarborough Campus

Job category: Postdoc or similar / Fixed term

AOS Ethics & Philosophy of Technology (IT & AI)

AOS categories:

• Philosophy of Computing
• Philosophy of Mathematics
• Philosophy of Science
• Ethics

The Department of Philosophy and the Department of Computer and Mathematical Sciences at the University of Toronto Scarborough (UTSC) invite applications for a three‑year full‑time contractually limited term appointment (CLTA) in the Ethics and Philosophy of Information Technology and Artificial Intelligence. This will be a joint appointment between the Department of Philosophy (51%) and the Department of Computer and Mathematical Sciences (49%). The appointment will be at the rank of Assistant Professor, Teaching Stream, with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2026 and an end date of June 30, 2029.

Applicants must have earned a PhD degree in Philosophy or a closely related field by the time of appointment, or shortly thereafter, with a demonstrated record of excellence in teaching. Applicants for this position must specialise in an area of Philosophy that concerns or connects substantially with the ethics or philosophy of information technology, including artificial intelligence. We seek candidates whose teaching interests complement and enhance the existing strengths of the Department of Philosophy and the Department of Computer and Mathematical Sciences. Candidates must have teaching experience in a degree‑granting programme, including lecture preparation and delivery, curriculum development, and development of course material/lectures. Additionally, candidates must possess a demonstrated commitment to excellent pedagogical inquiry and a demonstrated interest in teaching‑related scholarly activities. The candidate must demonstrate excellence in teaching both Philosophy students and technical audiences, such as Computer Science students.

Evidence of excellence in teaching and a commitment to excellent pedagogical inquiry can be demonstrated through teaching accomplishments, awards and accolades, presentations at significant conferences, the teaching dossier submitted as part of the application (with required materials outlined below) as well as strong letters of reference. The writing sample, teaching dossier, and letters of reference should give evidence of excellent expository, organisational, and interpersonal skills and the requisite expertise in a relevant area of Philosophy.

Compensation

The salary range is $115,000 to $135,000 CAD per annum, depending on experience. Negotiations beyond this salary range will be considered for exceptionally qualified candidates.

Location

The University of Toronto has three campuses, St. George, Scarborough, and Mississauga, each with its own undergraduate programmes. The advertised position is at the Scarborough Campus.

Departments and Projects

The University of Toronto is an international leader in research and education in both Philosophy and Computer Science. The successful candidate will work with both departments and will join ongoing collaborative projects between the two departments. For more information about the Department of Philosophy at the University of Toronto Scarborough, and tri‑campus Philosophy at the University of Toronto, please visit www.philosophy.utoronto.ca. For more information about the Department of Computer and Mathematical Sciences at University of Toronto Scarborough, please visit https://www.utsc.utoronto.ca/cms/.

Application Requirements

All qualified candidates are invited to apply online by clicking the link below. Applicants must submit a cover letter, a current curriculum vitae, a recent writing sample, and a complete teaching dossier which includes a teaching statement, sample syllabi and course materials, and teaching evaluations.

Applicants must provide the name and contact information of at least three references. The University of Toronto’s recruiting tool will automatically solicit and collect letters of reference from each referee within 48 hours after an application is submitted. Applicants remain responsible for ensuring that references submit recent letters (on letterhead, dated and signed) by the closing date. At least one reference letter must primarily address the candidate’s teaching. More details on the automatic reference letter collection, including timelines, are available in the candidate FAQ.

Submission guidelines can be found at http://uoft.me/how-to-apply. Your CV and cover letter should be uploaded into the dedicated fields. Please combine additional application materials into one or two files in PDF/Word format. If you have any questions about this position, please contact Jason Ferreira at [emailprotected].

All application materials, including recent reference letters, must be received by February 16, 2026.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

Diversity Statement

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 racialised 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 recognise 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.

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 [emailprotected].