The Department of Philosophy at the University of Toronto invites applications for a one-year full-time contractually limited term appointment (CLTA) in Logic. The appointment will be at the rank of Assistant Professor, Teaching Stream, with an anticipated start date of August 1, 2026 and an end date of July 31, 2027.

Applicants must have earned a PhD degree in Philosophy or a related area by the time of appointment, or shortly thereafter with a demonstrated record of excellence in teaching. We seek candidates who are able to teach introductory classes in logic and whose teaching interests complement and enhance our existing departmental strengths. Candidates must have teaching experience in a degree-granting program, including lecture preparation and delivery, curriculum development, and development of online material/lectures. Additionally, candidates must possess a demonstrated commitment to excellent pedagogical inquiry and a demonstrated interest in teaching-related scholarly activities.

Evidence of excellence in teaching and a commitment to excellent pedagogical inquiry can be demonstrated through teaching accomplishments, awards and accolades, presentations at significant conferences, the teaching dossier submitted as part of the application (with required materials outlined below) as well as strong letters of reference. The application materials should give evidence of excellent expository, organizational, and interpersonal skills and the requisite expertise in a relevant area of Philosophy.

The salary range is $110,000 to $135,000 CAD per annum, depending on experience. Negotiations beyond this salary range will be considered for exceptionally qualified candidates.

The University of Toronto has three campuses, St. George, Scarborough, and Mississauga, each with its own undergraduate programs. The advertised position is on the St. George (downtown) Campus.

The University of Toronto is an international leader in research and education in Philosophy.

For more information about the Department of Philosophy at the University of Toronto, please visit www.philosophy.utoronto.ca.

All qualified candidates are invited to apply online by clicking the link below. Applicants must submit a cover letter; a current curriculum vitae; a recent writing sample; and a complete teaching dossier which includes a teaching statement, sample syllabi and course materials, and teaching evaluations.

Applicants must provide the name and contact information of at least three references. The University of Toronto’s recruiting tool will automatically solicit and collect letters of reference from each referee within 48 hours after an application is submitted. Applicants remain responsible for ensuring that references submit recent letters (on letterhead, dated and signed) by the closing date. At least one reference letter must primarily address the candidate’s teaching.

More details on the automatic reference letter collection, including timelines, are available in the candidate FAQ.

Submission guidelines can be found at http://uoft.me/how-to-apply. Your CV and cover letter should be uploaded into the dedicated fields. Please combine additional application materials into one or two files in PDF format. If you have any questions about this position, please contact Rose Antonopoulos at search.philosophy@utoronto.ca.

All application materials, including recent reference letters,  must be received by June 4, 2026.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

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.

As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief Diversity Survey. This survey is voluntary. Any information directly related to you is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or human resources staff. Results will be aggregated for institutional planning purposes. For more information, please see http://uoft.me/UP.

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 uoft.careers@utoronto.ca.