Date Posted: 10/22/2026
Req ID: 48645
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering
Department: Cross-Disciplinary Programs Office
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Existing Vacancy: Yes
Description:
Note: This sessional lecturer posting is divided into two 50% FTE roles. The course will be co-taught by both individuals.
Course description:
Introduction to public policy including the role and interaction of technology and regulation, policy reinforcing/feedback cycles; procedures for legislation and policy setting at the municipal, provincial and federal levels; dimensions of energy policy; energy planning and forecasting including demand management and conservation incentives; policy institution, analysis, implementation, evaluation and evolution; Critical analyses of case studies of energy and associated environmental policies with respect to conservation and demand management for various utilities and sectors; policy derivatives for varied economic and social settings, developing countries and associated impacts.
Estimated enrolment: 70
Estimated TA support: 70 hours
Course Schedule: Mondays 9-11 a.m.., Tuesdays 9-11a.m.
Sessional dates of appointment: January 1 – April 30, 2027
Stipend: $7,200 inclusive of vacation pay (50% FTE)
Qualifications: Ph.D. or equivalent professional experience in the area of energy and environmental policy economics and analysis relating to the not-for-profit, public and private sectors; environmental economics for public policy; previous experience teaching a similar course is highly desirable. P.Eng. is not required, but familiarity with engineering concepts is an asset. Expertise should be in either the process of policy making within the framework of a democratic constitution, or the political implications (e.g. energy security) and technological dimensions (e.g. renewables).
Duties: The lecturers will prepare for and deliver 12 weeks of lectures and tutorials; set assignments and term work assessments and final assessment as appropriate; collate and submit marks; handle petitions after final marks have been submitted; communicating with students both inside and outside of class times. Preparation of a deferred examination may also be required.
Closing Date: November 12 2026, 11:59 p.m. .
Those interested should submit a cover letter, current cv detailing teaching experience, and CUPE 3902 Unit 3 application form by email to:
Sharon Brown
Associate Director
Cross-Disciplinary Programs Office
Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering
email: s.brown@utoronto.ca
Closing Date: 11/12/2026, 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.