Sessional Lecturer - PHL273H5 F - Environmental Ethics

University of Toronto • Mississauga, ON

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Environmental ethics is a relatively new development in philosophical thinking which focuses on the ethical and value questions arising from our relation to nature. Focal question of the area asks: Is the non-human world of ethical significance only insofar as it is connected with human well-being, or is ethically significant in itself? This course investigates and evaluates anthropocentrism, ecofeminism and radical biocentric theories of the deep ecologists.

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.

Requirements

• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Related research and a record of research achievement is considered an asset to this position.

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.
• Completion of any course grading not already finished by December, 2026.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree