Sessional Lecturer - GLA2029H The Sustainability Imperative

University of Toronto • Toronto, ON

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The course examines the urgent imperative for sustainability as a central driver of change in global affairs and public policy. With escalating climate, biodiversity, and inequality crises, the course explores how this imperative is reshaping international cooperation, global governance, trade, corporate strategy, urban development, and development finance. Students will develop applied policy and business skills through real-world assignments, including a final grant proposal to a multilateral environmental fund [the Global Environment Facility (GEF)]. The estimated course enrolment is 70 students. The class schedule is Tuesdays from 2-5 pm. The delivery method for this course is currently in-person, but may change as determined by the Faculty or the Department. The sessional dates of appointment are from September 1, 2026, to December 31, 2026.

Requirements

• Graduate degree in Economics with a focus in Environmental Economics

Nice To Haves

• Professional experience in the field of sustainability

Responsibilities

• Developing the syllabus
• Teaching one 3-hour lecture per week at the graduate level
• Providing weekly office hours for academic counseling of students
• Preparing and delivering course material
• Preparing and delivering assignments and tests
• Marking student work and submitting grades

Benefits

• All inclusive of vacation pay

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level