Assistant Professor of Philosophy

University of Toronto

Institution: University of Toronto Scarborough (UTSC), Canada
Departments: Department of Philosophy (51%) & Department of Computer and Mathematical Sciences (49%)
Appointment Type: Full-time, 3-year Contractually Limited Term Appointment (CLTA)
Start Date: 1 July 2026
End Date: 30 June 2029
Salary: CAD $115,000 – $135,000 per year (negotiable for exceptional candidates)
Application Deadline: 16 February 2026, 11:59 PM ET

Position Overview

The University of Toronto Scarborough invites applications for a joint teaching-focused appointment at the interface of philosophy, ethics, and technology, particularly information technology and artificial intelligence. The successful candidate will contribute to teaching philosophy to both philosophy and technical audiences (e.g., computer science students) and engage in teaching-related scholarly activities.

Key focus areas:

• Ethics and philosophy of information technology (IT)
• Ethics and philosophy of artificial intelligence (AI)
• Teaching philosophy to technical and non-technical audiences

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality instruction to undergraduate and graduate students in Philosophy and IT/AI-related courses
• Develop course materials, lectures, and curricula
• Engage in teaching-related scholarly activities and pedagogical inquiry
• Contribute to ongoing collaborative projects between Philosophy and Computer Science departments
• Participate in departmental service as appropriate

Required Qualifications

• PhD in Philosophy or a closely related field (completed by start of appointment or shortly thereafter)
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching and pedagogical inquiry
• Teaching experience in degree-granting programs, including lecture preparation, delivery, and curriculum development
• Ability to teach both Philosophy students and technical audiences, such as Computer Science students
• Strong expository, organizational, and interpersonal skills
• Evidence of commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion in teaching and mentorship

Application Materials

Applicants must submit via the U of Toronto online portal:

• Cover letter
• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Writing sample
• Complete teaching dossier, including:
  • Teaching statement
  • Sample syllabi and course materials
  • Teaching evaluations
• Names and contact information for at least three references (one reference must primarily address teaching)

Reference letters will be solicited automatically; applicants must ensure submission by the deadline.

Diversity & Accessibility

• The University encourages applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and persons of diverse sexual and gender identities
• Commitment to accessibility and accommodations for applicants with disabilities
• Voluntary Diversity Survey included with application

Contacts

• Position inquiries: Jason Ferreira – jason.ferreira@utoronto.ca
• Application support / accommodations: uoft.careers@utoronto.ca

More information:

• Department of Philosophy, UTSC
• Department of Computer and Mathematical Sciences, UTSC