Sessional Lecturer - PHL265H1F Introduction to Political Philosophy EMERGENCY POSTING

University of Toronto • Toronto, ON

8d • Onsite

About The Position

This is an emergency posting for a Sessional Lecturer to teach PHL265H1F Introduction to Political Philosophy. The course covers central issues in political philosophy, such as political and social justice, liberty, and the criteria of good government, potentially including writings from contemporary and historical philosophers. The estimated course enrollment is 200 students, with 450 hours of TA support. Lectures are scheduled for Mondays from 18:00 to 20:00, and tutorials for Thursdays from 18:00 to 21:00. The appointment dates are from September 1st, 2026, to December 31st, 2026.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in philosophy
• Strong academic record and professional promise
• Ongoing research and scholarly publications in the field
• Relevant and recent teaching experience

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated teaching excellence in the subject matter

Responsibilities

• Preparation and delivery of course content
• Development, administration, and marking of assignments
• Calculation and submission of grades
• Holding office hours

What This Job Offers

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