Sessional Lecturer - PHL295H1F Business Ethics

Sessional Lecturer - PHL
295H1F Business Ethics

Date Posted: 07/17/2026

Req

Faculty/Division:
Faculty of Arts & Science

Department:
Dept of Philosophy

Campus:
St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Existing Vacancy:
Yes

Course Number and

Title:

PHL
295H1F Business Ethics

Course

Description:

Philosophical issues in ethics, social theory, and theories of human nature insofar as they bear on contemporary conduct of business. Issues include:
Does business have moral responsibilities? Can social costs and benefits be calculated? Does modern business life determine human nature or the other way around? Do political ideas and institutions such as democracy have a role within business?

Estimated Course Enrolment: 200 students

Estimated TA Support: 230 Hours

Class

Schedule:

Fridays 09:00-12:00

Sessional Dates of Appointment:
Setpember 1st, 2026-December 31st, 2026

$9,997.48 (Sessional Lecturer I)

$10,699.22 (Sessional Lecturer I - Long Term)

$10,699.22 (Sessional Lecturer II)

$10,953.96 (Sessional Lecturer II - Long Term)

$10,953.96 (Sessional Lecturer III)

$11,228.90 (Sessional Lecturer III - Long Term)

Please note that should rates stipulated in the collective agreement vary from rates stated in this posting, the rates stated in the collective agreement shall prevail.

Ph.D. in philosophy; strong academic record and professional promise; ongoing research and scholarly publications in the field; relevant and recent teaching experience.

Preference will be given to applicants who have clearly demonstrated teaching excellence in the subject matter.

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 and holding office hours.

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08/11/2026, 11:59PM EDT