Sessional Lecturer – PHL334H1S Mind and Language in Chinese Thought

Date Posted: 07/19/2024

Req ID: 38658

Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & Science

Department: Dept of Philosophy

Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Description:

Course Number and Title: PHL334H1S Mind and Language in Chinese Thought

Course Description: Issues in the philosophy of mind and language played a crucial role in the philosophical discourse of classical China. This course will guide students in reconstructing this role and exploring its philosophical significance by interpreting and critically evaluating selected early Chinese philosophical texts that treat mind, language, and interrelated aspects of psychology. Topics to be discussed include the nature and functions of names and speech; the role of “correcting names”; semantic theory and argumentation; perception and knowledge; the role of language in knowledge and action; and the ontological grounds of linguistic distinctions. Texts to be discussed include the Analects, Guǎnzǐ, Mòzǐ, Mèngzǐ, Dàodéjīng, Xúnzǐ, Zhuāngzǐ, and Annals of Mr. Lǚ.

Estimated Course Enrolment: 35 students

Estimated TA Support: n/a

Class Schedule: Wednesday 18:00-21:00

Sessional Dates of Appointment: January 1st, 2025 – April 30th, 2024

Salary (includes vacation pay): $9,457.89 Sessional Lecturer I; $9,930.79 Sessional Lecturer I Long Term; $10,121.77 Sessional Lecturer II; $10,326.62 Sessional Lecture II Long Term; $10,362.76 Sessional Lecturer III; $10,570.02 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.

Minimum Qualifications: Ph.D. in philosophy (or related); 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. 

Application Procedure: Applicants must submit a cover letter, updated curriculum vitae, evidence of teaching in the relevant area (including student evaluations, if available), a sample syllabus, and the CUPE 3902 Application form located here: https://uoft.me/CUPE-3902-Unit-3-Application-Form to Eric Correia at [email protected]. 

Closing Date: 08/12/2024, 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.

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