Sessional Lecturer - ENV1707HF/ENV482H1F Climate Finance

Date Posted: 06/01/2026
Req ID: 48261
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & Science
Department: School of the Environment
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Existing Vacancy: Yes

Description:

Course Number and Title: ENV1707HF/ENV482H1F Climate Finance

Course Description: Climate Finance involves the application of new and established financial market instruments and practices to the management of climate change-related risks and investment opportunities, and the incorporation of such factors into stock valuation and selection processes, as well as shareholder engagement strategies. Asset owners and managers, banks, insurance companies, venture capitalists, corporations and government agencies are becoming increasingly engaged in the financing of climate change mitigation and resilience in order to manage risks and capitalize on new opportunities. This course explores the research, projected outcomes and recommendations from the IPCC, multi-stakeholder initiatives and finance collaborations, and assesses signals of future actions to address them. An in-depth knowledge of financial markets is not required.

Students leaving the course will be able to apply their new knowledge to a variety of career paths. The following professions and/or fields will benefit from a knowledge of climate finance and environmental markets:

• Financial analyst, portfolio manager, financial product development
• Investment and management consultant
• Sustainability specialists (especially for firms in high impact sectors such as oil & gas, forestry, chemicals, metals and mining and utilities)
• Commodities trader
• Venture capitalist, private equity or real estate investor
• Credit and insurance risk analysts; - Investor relations, public relations, communications
• Not-for-profit managers and executives

The objective of the course is to provide students with a firm grounding in the range of issues at stake in climate change and the application of finance to address it. The course will examine how established practices, procedures, and tools from within the mainstream financial and corporate markets are being adapted to integrate a climate lens in the pursuit of financial performance goals from both an investor and corporate perspective.

Estimated TA Support: N/A

Estimated Enrolment: 30

Class Schedule: Wednesdays 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Sessional Dates of Appointment: September 1, 2026 - December 31, 2026

Salary:

• Sessional Lecturer I - $9,997.48
• Sessional Lecturer I Long-Term - $10,699.22
• Sessional Lecturer II - $10,699.22
• Sessional Lecturer II Long-Term - $10,953.96
• Sessional Lecturer III - $10,953.96
• Sessional Lecturer III Long-Term - $11,228.90

Please note that should rates stipulated in the Collective Agreement vary from rates stated in this posting, the rates stated in the Collective Agreement shall prevail.

Minimum Qualifications:

• PhD in relevant area of study or equivalent professional and/or academic experience required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Relevant academic or professional publications and previous experience teaching a similar undergraduate and/or graduate course are highly desirable.

Description of Duties:

• Develop a detailed syllabus and curriculum for the course
• Teach the course in an in-person format
• Evaluate student performance
• Hold office hours and meet with students as they request
• Manage teaching assistant(s)
• Handle other pedagogical and administrative tasks ordinarily associated with teaching a course

Application Instructions:

Applicants must submit an updated curriculum vitae, evidence of teaching in the relevant area (including student evaluations, if available), and the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 application form: https://uoft.me/CUPE-3902-Unit-3-Application-Form to the Undergraduate Administrator at ug.office.env@utoronto.ca.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

Diversity Statement

The University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building a culture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectively address and serve the interests of our global community. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities. We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverse perspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential to strengthening our academic mission.

Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity-deserving groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience shall be taken into consideration as applicable to the position.


Accessibility Statement

The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission.

The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities.
If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact ug.office.env@utoronto.ca.

Closing Date: 06/24/2026, 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.