APTPUO - Fall 2026 - PHI1101-F00

University of Ottawa • Ottawa, ON

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Faculty of Arts, Department of Philosophy at the University of Ottawa is seeking a Regular Part-Time Professor to teach PHI1101-F00: Reasoning and Critical Thinking during the Fall 2026 semester. This course focuses on developing fundamental skills in reasoning and critical thinking through the study of argument types, logical structures, criteria for evaluating arguments, and forms of fallacious reasoning. The course is scheduled for Wednesdays from 10:00 AM to 11:20 AM and Fridays from 8:30 AM to 9:50 AM. The expected enrollment is 200 students, and the course is worth 3 credits. The teaching mode is in-person, and the mandatory textbook is “Principles of Reasoning: And Introduction to Critical Thinking” by Paul Rusnock.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Philosophy.
• Experience in teaching at the university level in Philosophy.
• Competence in English (language of instruction).
• Ability to successfully complete all mandatory legislated training.

Nice To Haves

• Competence in a second language (N/A for this posting).

Responsibilities

• Teach PHI1101-F00: Reasoning and Critical Thinking.
• Develop and deliver course content in line with the syllabus.
• Evaluate student performance through assignments, exams, and other assessments.
• Provide feedback to students on their academic progress.
• Maintain a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative learning environment.
• Ensure all mandatory legislated training is successfully completed.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Defined benefit pension plan
• Group insurance coverage
• Employee and family assistance program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree