Sessional Lecturer - PHL241H5 S - Ethics of Artificial Intelligence

University of Toronto; Toronto; On-site; CAD 9,000 - 13,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Toronto Mississauga invites applications for a Sessional Lecturer position in Philosophy (PHL241H5 S) for the Spring 2027 term. Appointment runs Jan 1, 2027 – May 6, 2027, with in-person delivery on Tuesdays 6:00 PM–9:00 PM.

The posting highlights CUPE 3902 Unit 3 conditions and equity commitments. Applicants should have a PhD in hand (preferably in philosophy) and demonstrable university teaching experience.

Qualifications

• PhD in-hand, preferably in philosophy.
• Prior experience as a course instructor, preferably in Philosophy at U of T.
• Advanced knowledge of the subject matter and topic-related teaching experience.
• Research achievement is an asset to this position.

Responsibilities

• Design and teach a university credit course.
• Develop, administer and grade assignments and exams.
• Deliver content and hold regular office hours.

Skills

Teaching experience

Subject knowledge

Education

PhD in philosophy

Job description

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Sessional Lecturer - PHL241H5 S - Ethics of Artificial Intelligence

Date Posted: 10/30/2026
Req ID: 50853
Faculty/Division: UofT Mississauga
Department: UTM: Philosophy
Campus:University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM)

Description:

This course examines ethical issues relating to artificial intelligence (AI), such as algorithmic bias, explainability and accountability in AI decision-making, trust in AI systems, relationships between humans and AI, the effects of AI on human labour, and the alignment between AI and human values.

POSTING DATE: October 30, 2026

CLOSING DATE: November 20, 2026

The following position for a Sessional Lectureris 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. In accordance with the Collective Agreement, this posting is being sent as an email notification to all applicants in the Department’s Applicant Pool – all persons who have submitted an application within the past thirty-six months. All pool members who wish to be considered for a particular position must submit a CUPE 3902 application form found on our website employment page (at the end of the page under "Sessional Instructional Assistant"), cover letter, and updated curriculum vitae to Jennifer Nagel, University of Toronto Mississauga, Department of Philosophy, 3359 Mississauga Rd., Mississauga ON. L5L 1C6.

Should rates stipulated in the collective agreement vary from rates stated in this posting, the rates in the collective agreement shall prevail.

Schedule:

Tuesday 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Delivery Mode: In-Person

Qualifications:

• PhD in-hand, preferably in philosophy.
• Prior experience as a course instructor, preferably inPhilosophy 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.

Closing Date: 11/20/2026, 11:59PM EDT

Preference in hiring is given to qualified individuals advanced to the rank of Sessional Lecturer II or Sessional Lecturer III in accordance with Article 14:12 of the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 collective agreement.

It is understood that some announcements of vacancies are tentative, pending final course determinations and enrolment. Should rates stipulated in the collective agreement vary from rates stated in this posting, the rates stated in the collective agreement shall prevail.

Diversity Statement

The University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building aculture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectivelyaddress and serve the interests of our global community. Westrongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples,Black and racialized persons, women, persons withdisabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities.We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment toequity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverseperspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential tostrengthening 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. For more information, please see http://uoft.me/UP .

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 [e-mail] .

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 .