Sessional Lecturer - APS305H1S - Energy Policy
Posted: October 22, 2026 | Req ID: 48645 | Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering, Cross-Disciplinary Programs Office | Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto) | Closing: November 12, 2026, 11:59 p.m. EDT
About the role
This sessional lecturer posting is divided into two 50% FTE roles; the course will be co-taught by both individuals. 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.
Sessional dates of appointment: January 1 – April 30, 2027. Estimated enrolment: 70. Estimated TA support: 70 hours.
Schedule
Course meets Mondays 9–11 a.m. and Tuesdays 9–11 a.m.
Responsibilities
- Prepare for and deliver 12 weeks of lectures and tutorials
- Set assignments, term work assessments, and final assessment as appropriate
- Collate and submit marks
- Handle petitions after final marks have been submitted
- Communicate with students both inside and outside of class times
- Preparation of a deferred examination may also be required
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 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)
Pay
Stipend: $7,200 inclusive of vacation pay (50% FTE).