Sessional Lecturer - PHL3605H5 S - Philosophy of Artificial Intelligence
$10k per yearUniversity of Toronto
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. 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 with cc to .
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
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
Wednesday 5:00 - 6:00 PM
Delivery Mode: In-Person
Estimated TA Support: TBD
Estimated Course Enrollment: 70
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.
Closing Date: 11/20/2026, 11:59PM EDT
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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.
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