Date Posted:
09/04/2025
Req ID: 45050
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & Science
Department: Dept of Philosophy
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Description:
Course Number and Title: PHL265H1F Introduction to Political Philosophy
Course Description: An introduction to central issues in political philosophy, e.g., political and social justice, liberty and the criteria of good government. The writings of contemporary political philosophers, as well as major figures in the history of philosophy, may be considered.
Number of Positions: 1
Estimated Course Enrollment: 200 students
Estimated Number of Hours: 155 Hours
Schedule: Lectures on Wednesdays 18:00-20:00; Tutorials on Thursdays 18:00, 19:00, 20:00
Sessional Dates of Appointment: September 1st, 2025 - December 31st, 2025
Rate of Pay: $54.27 per hour plus 4% vacation pay
*Please note that should rates stipulated in the collective agreement vary from rates stated in this posting, the rates stated in the collective agreement shall prevail.
Minimum Qualifications: Undergraduate Degree in Philosophy. One year prior experience as a TA, preferably in Philosophy or a related field at U of T. Good prior knowledge of the subject matter of the course.
Description of Duties:
• Holding 3 one-hour tutorials each week
• Preparation for tutorials and grading
• Grading
• Attending training sessions/meetings with the course instructor
• Organizing and submitting grades
• Holding office hours
• Lecture attendance
Application Instructions: Applicants must submit a cover letter, an updated curriculum vitae, and the CUPE 3902 application form, to Eric Correia by email at # who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized, and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities and other equity deserving groups are encouraged , and their lived experience shall be taken into consideration as applicable to the position.
Closing Date: 09/08/2025, 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.
