Sessional Lecturer - PHL241H5 S - Ethics of Artificial Intelligence

University of Toronto - Woodsworth College; Toronto; On-site; CAD 10,000 - 11,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Toronto Mississauga is seeking a Sessional Lecturer to teach PHL241H5 S – Ethics of Artificial Intelligence for the Spring 2027 term. The incumbent will deliver in-person lectures, develop assignments, and assess student work, with course delivery starting January 1, 2027 and ending May 6, 2027.

The position requires a PhD in-hand (philosophy preferred), prior teaching experience, and demonstrated knowledge in AI ethics.

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 subject‑related teaching experience.
• Related research and a record of research achievement is considered an asset to this position.

Responsibilities

• Design and teach a university credit course; prepare and deliver content.
• Develop, administer and mark assignments; calculate and submit grades.
• Hold regular office hours and provide feedback to students.
• Coordinate with the department to meet curriculum goals.

Skills

Teaching delivery

Curriculum development

Education

PhD in-hand, Philosophy

Philosophy teaching experience

Knowledge of AI ethics

Research achievements

Job description

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 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. 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.

Please submit applications by e‑mail to [e-mail] with cc to [e-mail].

Salary: $9,997.48 (Sessional Lecturer I) includes 4% vacation pay

$10,699.22 (Sessional Lecturer I – Long Term) includes 6% vacation pay

$10,699.22 (Sessional Lecturer II) includes 6% vacation pay

$10,953.96 (Sessional Lecturer II – Long Term) includes 6% vacation pay

$10,953.96 (Sessional Lecturer III) includes 6% vacation pay

$11,228.90 (Sessional Lecturer III – Long Term) includes 6% vacation pay

Schedule: Tuesday 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Delivery Mode: In‑Person

Estimated TA Support: TBD

Estimated Course Enrollment: 80

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 subject‑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

This job is posted in accordance with 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.

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.

Please note: Undergraduate or graduate students and postdoctoral fellows of the University of Toronto are covered by the CUPE 3902 Unit 1 collective agreement rather than the Unit 3 collective agreement, and should not apply for positions posted under the Unit 3 collective agreement.

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. 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].

Indigenous Substantiation Process

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.

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