Sessional Lecturer - PHL3605H5 S - Philosophy of Artificial Intelligence

University-of-Toront; Toronto; On-site; CAD 8,000 - 12,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Toronto Mississauga seeks a Sessional Lecturer for PHL3605H5 S in Philosophy of Artificial Intelligence. The role involves designing and teaching a university credit course, with duties including content delivery, assignment development and grading, and regular office hours.

The appointment runs from January 1, 2027 to May 6, 2027, with in-person classes Mondays 5:00–7:00 PM. Posting notes reflect CUPE 3902 Unit 3 terms and equity considerations.

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 and topic-related teaching experience.
• Related research and a record of research achievement considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Design and teach a university credit course according to the syllabus.
• Prepare and deliver course content and mark assignments.
• Calculate and submit grades; hold regular office hours.

Skills

PhD in-hand

Course instruction experience

Advanced subject knowledge

Research achievement

Education

PhD in philosophy

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Sessional Lecturer - PHL3605H5 S - Philosophy of Artificial Intelligence

Date Posted: 10/30/2026

Req ID: 50867

Faculty/Division: UofT Mississauga

Department: UTM: Philosophy

Campus: University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM)

Description

This course examines contemporary artificial intelligence from a philosophical perspective. Topics include: the nature of intelligence, comparisons between biological and artificial learning, linguistic understanding and grounding in foundation models, moral guidance for AI systems, and the moral status of artificial agents.

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.

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

Schedule

Monday 5:00 - 7:00 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

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 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.

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.

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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 .