[Sessional Lecturer] Waterpower Essentials - APS1410H

University of Toronto•Toronto, ON

1d•Onsite

About The Position

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. The estimated enrolment is approximately 30 students. The class schedule is one three-hour lecture per week, with the timetable to be determined. The sessional date of appointment is Fall Session Sept - Dec 2026.

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 working across diverse sectors including electric utilities, education, electrical engineering consulting.
Experience organizing/managing guest speakers
Experience working with Canadian Construction Documents Committee contracts.