Sessional Lecturer - PHL295H1F Business Ethics

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Date Posted: 07/17/2026
Req : 49335
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & Science
Department: Dept of Philosophy
Campus:St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Existing Vacancy: Yes

Description:

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?

Class Schedule
:
Fridays 09:00-12:00

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

Salary (includes vacation pay):

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.

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

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

Description of Duties
:

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.

Closing Date:08/11/2026, 11:59PM EDT
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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 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.

Please note:

Undergraduate or graduate students and postdoctoral fellows of the University of Toronto are covered by the CUPE 3902 Unit 1 collective agreement rather than the Unit 3 collective agreement, and should not apply for positions posted under the Unit 3 collective agreement.

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