[Sessional Lecturer] Introduction to Energy Project Management - APS1032H
University of Toronto
[Sessional Lecturer] Introduction to Energy Project Management - APS1032H
Date Posted: 07/26/2024
Req ID: 38920
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering
Department: APSC: Ofc of the Dean - Faculty General
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Description:
Position: Sessional Lecturer I (1 position available)
Course title and code: Introduction to Energy Project Management - APS1032H
Course description: Project management is important for any business organization, but particularly so for the energy industry. Sufficient controls are needed during initiation, study, implementation, and closeout of any energy project, and project managers within the energy environment (such as oil, gas, nuclear) face unique challenges and important risk management considerations. This course will expose students to best project management practices within the context of the energy industry. The course will introduce the particular characteristics of managing energy projects from the planning phase to closeout. Environmental assessments, geopolitical considerations, the political landscape, risk management and the roles of different players will be discussed. Tools to monitor the health and progress of a project will be introduced. Examples of different types of energy projects in the fields of nuclear, bio-mass, oil, gas, wind and solar will be used to illustrate concepts.
Estimated Enrolment: Approximately 25 students
Estimated TA support: TBA
Class schedule: One 3-hour lecture per week.
Sessional date of appointment: FALL Session, September – December, 2024.
Salary: Minimum level of pay is $9,457.89 (Sessional Lecturer I), which includes vacation pay, and may increase depending on applicant’s level of experience and suitability for the position.
Qualifications: Applicants must have extensive experience in the energy industry, and a thorough understanding of and ability to effectively teach the practices involved in managing energy projects from the planning phase to closeout. The applicant must have a strong understanding of the importance of the implementation of adequate controls during initiation, study, implementation, and closeout as well as the implementation of risk management processes. In addition the applicant must have strong knowledge of the terms: project life cycle, energy project health monitoring, and the various forms of management, including, but not limited to, integration management, scope management, HR management, communication management, procurement management, and quality management. The applicant must be knowledgeable of the characteristics relating to hydro, nuclear, oil & gas, biomass, wind, and solar energy projects. Applicants should have a strong record of presenting lectures. The applicant must be able to lecture in a clear voice, and explain concepts clearly.
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.
To indicate interest in this position, please and send an updated CV and a completed application CUPE UNIT 3 form, downloaded from: https://gradstudies.engineering.utoronto.ca/files/2022/08/UNIT-3-Application-Form.pdf to gradstudies@engineering.utoronto.ca
David Duong, Graduate Engineering Affairs, Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering, University of Toronto
44 St. George Street, Toronto, Ontario M5S 2E4
Email: gradstudies@engineering.utoronto.ca
Closing Date: 08/11/2024, 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.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
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