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Sessional Lecturer-HAD4000H-F- Design, Innovation and AI: Exponential Improvement

CUPE Local 3902 (Unit 3) Job Posting

 

Sessional Lecturer Position

 

Posting Date: February 9, 2026

Program: Master of Science in Quality Improvement and Patient Safety (QIPS)  


Sessional Dates of Appointment: Summer 2026 , May- June

Existing Vacancy: Yes  

Course Title: HAD4000H-F- Design, Innovation and AI: Exponential Improvement 

 

Course Description:

 

Healthcare systems are making concerted efforts to enhance quality, manage population health, and reduce costs using quality improvement tools to enhance their services. However, the scale and complexity of challenges necessitate innovative approaches to change that enable organizations to develop, adopt, and scale successful innovations rapidly in the face of an unpredictable future. 

In this course we will explore future oriented human-centered design capabilities that will equip students with design led approaches to healthcare improvement. We will start with an in-depth exploration of the expectations, best practices, and impact of the innovation lab within the context of Ontario’s health system and local challenges. Students will gain insights from the experiences of global leaders in quality, innovation, and AI. Students will apply these insights in class, participate in an innovation lab case and explore the foundational elements of Machine Learning (ML) in healthcare including how to critically appraise its clinical applications. 

 

 

Objectives:  

 

By the end of the course, students will be able to: 

1. Explain the concepts of design and innovation. 

2. Describe the role of design in the context of health innovation. 

3. Articulate what design-led innovation is intended to achieve. 

4. Build a design-led innovation lab. 

5. Evaluate machine learning (ML)-based solutions for clinical applications. 

6. Analyse the critical issues to be considered in the clinical deployment of ML solutions. 

 

 

Course Details: 

 

Class schedule: Four modular sessions from 8:30 am-4:30 pm on Thursdays and Fridays.   

 

Delivery mode: In-person 

 

Estimated enrolment: 20  

Estimated TA support: N/A


Qualifications: 

  • PhD or Masters level education or related field; 

  • Significant experience in quality improvement in health care, preferably with leadership, implementation, patient safety and risk as well as extensive evaluation experience including corporate operations and oversight up to Board level; 

  • Comfortable with electronic teaching tools such as Learning Management Systems (e.g., Quercus), PowerPoint, as well as on-line collaboration tools (Blogs, Wikkis, Discussion Boards, Webinars, or Video-conferencing).



Duties: 

  • Course instructor for a professional graduate course using competency-based learning and assessment methods. 

  • Responsible for course delivery and assessment of student outcomes. Must be accessible to students outside of class hours. 

  • Available evenings and weekends.  


Course Description Details: https://ihpme.utoronto.ca/course/modern-methods-in-qi/   

Salary: 
 
$9,820.70 - Sessional Lecturer I  
$10,510.04 - Sessional Lecturer I - Long Term  
$10,510.04 - Sessional Lecturer II   
$10,760.28 - Sessional Lecturer II - Long Term  
$10,760.28 - Sessional Lecturer III  
$11,030.36 - Sessional Lecturer III - Long Term   
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.   

 

How to submit an application: Please send your CV and cover letter, outlining additional value you will bring to teaching the course via e-mail to ihpme.cupe.unit3@utoronto.ca and christine.shea@utoronto.ca  

 

Closing Date: March 2, 2026  

 

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.  

 

 

 

 

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.

As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief Diversity Survey. This survey is voluntary. Any information directly related to you is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or human resources staff. Results will be aggregated for institutional planning purposes. For more information, please see http://uoft.me/UP.

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 uoft.careers@utoronto.ca.


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