[Sessional Lecturer] Waterpower Essentials - APS1410H
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering
Department: APSC: Ofc of the Dean - Faculty
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Sessional date of appointment: Fall Session Sept - Dec 2026
About the role
Course title and code: Waterpower Essentials - APS1410H
This course presents an overview of the waterpower industry, beginning with its ecological and historical context, how power stations work, and their major components. After a site tour, students will consider the major decision-making factors in the design of a waterpower facility: policy and planning considerations, the business case, commercial markets, and risk management. With this, the finer details of power station design are introduced: turbine selection, electrical and control components, as well as how these components work. Further, students are introduced to operations and maintenance considerations, contract models, and dam safety. A course project will mirror these topics, as students evaluate the feasibility of a greenfield waterpower facility. With the support of industry professionals, students will work through the complexity and ambiguity of a development project.
Estimated Enrolment: Approximately 30 students
Responsibilities
- Preparation of lectures and course materials for delivery
- Delivery of lectures
- Possible supervision of Teaching Assistants
- Setting and marking of projects, tests, and exams
- Evaluation of final grades
- Contact with students
Requirements
- Advanced degree or certification in Sustainability, Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related field
- Senior-level experience in sustainability education or professional practice
- At least 4 years of teaching experience in a college/university environment
- Minimum 10 years of working experience across diverse sectors including electric utilities, education, electrical engineering consulting
- Experience organizing/managing guest speakers
- Experience working with Canadian Construction Documents Committee contracts
Pay
Minimum level of pay is $9,997 (Sessional Lecturer I), which includes vacation pay, and may increase depending on applicant’s level of experience and suitability for the position.