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Sessional Lecturer: PHL440H - Clinical Bioethics
Date Posted: 06/27/2025
Req ID: 43979
Faculty/Division: Dalla Lana School of Public Health
Department: Dalla Lana School of Public Health
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
SESSIONAL LECTURER for Winter 2026 Term, at .5 FCE – CUPE 3902 Unit 3
Course# & Course Title: PHL440H: Clinical Bioethics
Course Description
This is an advanced study of topics in bioethics taught in conjunction with clinical bioethicists associated with the health care organization partners of the University of Toronto Joint Centre for Bioethics. This course is intended for Bioethics Major and Specialist students. The course explores both the theory and practice of clinical bioethics with the aim of deepening students' insight into the normative ethical features of clinical policy and practice, the interplay of biomedical science, law and policy in creating and shaping ethical issues in clinical care, the use of bioethics theory, principles and concepts to analyze and assess ethical issues in clinical care, and the practical ethical reasoning entailed in identifying, understanding, and responding to ethical issues in the real-world healthcare settings.
Course Learning Objectives
To explore the theory and practice of clinical bioethics
To deepen insight into the normative ethical features of clinical policy and practice, including the interplay of biomedical science, law and policy in creating and shaping ethical issues in clinical care
To examine the nature and scope of practical ethical reasoning entailed in identifying, understanding, and responding to ethical issues in the real-world healthcare settings
To apply relevant bioethics theory, principles and concepts to analyze and assess ethical issues in clinical care
Estimated course enrolment : 30
Estimated TA support : n/a
Schedule : Wednesdays, 1-4pm
Sessional dates : January 1, 2026 to April 30, 2026
Salary : $9,820.70 (Sessional Lecturer I)
$10,510.04 (Sessional Lecturer I Long Term)
$10,510.04 (Sessional Lecturer II)
$10,760.28 (Sessional Lecturer II Long Term)
$10,760.28 (Sessional Lecturer III)
$11,030.36 (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 : PhD in Philosophy, Bioethics or related field. Detailed knowledge of the structure and organization of healthcare, including relevant health law and policy. Familiarity with the practice of clinical bioethics in healthcare settings and current ethical debates in clinical care policy and practice. Experience teaching bioethics in a university setting required.
Preferred Qualifications: Experience with the application of bioethics theory to practical matters of health care and/or policy strongly preferred. Previous experience teaching bioethics to undergraduate arts and sciences students preferred.
Description of duties : All normal duties related to teaching of a university credit course, including developing and delivering course content; organizing guest lecturers; developing, administering and grading assignments; maintaining regular communication with students; managing the Quercus course page; and calculating and submitting course grades.
Application Process
All individuals interested in this position must submit a Curriculum Vitae, and the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 application form (PDF or RTF, also available at https://uoft.me/CUPE-3902-Unit-3-Application-Form) to:
c/o Christine Lowe
Dalla Lana School of Public Health
University of Toronto
Email: christine.lowe@utoronto.ca
Closing Date: 07/18/2025, 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.
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.
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