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Date Posted: 12/12/2025 Req ID: 46394 Faculty/Division: UofT Scarborough Department: UTSC:Dept-Philosophy Campus: University of Toronto Scarborough (UTSC) Description: PHLB18H3 - Ethics of Artificial Intelligence - Winter 2026 This course will provide an accessible understanding of AI systems, such as ChatGPT, focusing on the ethical issues raised by ongoing advances in AI. These issues include the collection and use of big data, the use of AI to manipulate human beliefs and behaviour, its application in the workplace and its impact on the future of employment, as well as the ethical standing of autonomous AI systems. Position 1: Tuesdays 12-1pm, 1-2pm (2 tutorials) Position 2: Tuesdays 12-1pm, 1-2pm, and 2-3pm (3 tutorials) Timetable PHLB18H3 Job Details The following position for a Sessional Instructional Assistant is available in the Department of Philosophy for the Winter 2026 academic session. This is an emergency 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 Sessional Lecturers who are teaching for the Department during the current academic year or who have taught for the Department within the past twenty-four months and all persons who have submitted an application within the past twenty-four months. Application process: All pool members who wish to be considered for a particular position must submit an application and updated curriculum vitae to Professor Julia Nefsky, Chair of the Department of Philosophy, University of Toronto Scarborough using the online application system found at Salary: in accordance with the current CUPE 3902 Unit 3 Collective Agreement, the rate of pay for Sessional Instructional Assistant will be $54.27/hour exclusive of vacation pay. Please note that should rates stated in the collective agreement vary from the rates stated in this posting, the rates stated in the collective agreement shall prevail. Appointment Dates: January 1, 2026 April 30, 2026 Sessional Dates (including exam periods): January 5, 2026 April 24, 2026. Job Title Enrollment Positions Size of Appointment (hours) Session PHLB18H3: Ethics of Artificial Intelligence Position 1: Up to 60 students Position 2: Up to 90 students 2 Position 1: Up to 100 hours Position 2: Up to 150 hours Winter 2026 Minimum Qualifications BA in Philosophy with specialization or competency in the subject matter of the course; strong academic record; one year prior experience as a teaching assistant in philosophy courses at UofT. Duties Running one-hour long tutorials each week; Preparation for tutorials and grading; Grading; Attending training sessions/meetings with the course instructor; Organizing and submitting grades; Holding office hours; Lecture attendance as directed; General teaching related duties. 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 strengthening our academic mission. Accessibility Statement The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission. The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities. If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact Closing Date:12/19/2025, 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 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.