Sessional Lecturer - PHLHS - Modern Symbolic Logic - LEC- In Person

Position: Sessional Lecturer - PHL245H5 S - Modern Symbolic Logic - LEC0101 - In Person
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Sessional Lecturer - PHL
245H5 S - Modern Symbolic Logic - LEC
0101 - In Person
Date Posted:  10/30/2026
Req :  50871
Faculty/Division:  UofT Mississauga
Department:  UTM:
Philosophy
Campus:
University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM)

Description
An introduction to formal deductive logic. Semantics, symbolization, and techniques of natural deduction in sentential logic. Symbolization, natural deduction, and models in monadic predicate logic. Symbolization and natural deduction with polyadic predicates. Introduction to advanced concepts in first-order logic, such as operations, identity, and models.

POSTING DATE
October 30, 2026

CLOSING DATE
November 20, 2026

The following position for a  Sessional Lecturer  is available in the Department of Philosophy for the Spring 2027 academic session. 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.

Should rates stipulated in the collective agreement vary from rates stated in this posting, the rates in the collective agreement shall prevail.

Schedule
Tuesday 1:00 - 3:00 PM

Friday 3:00 - 4:00 PM

Delivery Mode
In-Person

Qualifications

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.

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

Duties and 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.

Appointment Dates
January 1, 2027 – May 6, 2027

Note
All positions involve completion of any course grading not already finished by May, 2027.

Candidates who are members of Indigenous. Black, racialized and 2

SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity‑deserving groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience shall be taken into consideration as applicable to the position.

Closing Date
11/20/2026, 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
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.

Diversity Statement
The University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building a culture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectively address and serve the interests of our global community. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities. We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverse perspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential to…