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Sessional Lecturer-MHI2003H Emerging Applications in Consumer, Public and Global Health Informatics

CUPE Local 3902 (Unit 3) Job Posting

 

Sessional Lecturer Position

 

Posting Date: February 9, 2026

Program: Master of Health Informatics (MHI)  


Sessional Dates of Appointment: Summer 2026 , May- June

Existing Vacancy: Yes  

Course Title: MHI2003H Emerging Applications in Consumer, Public and Global Health Informatics 

 

Course Description:

 

Health informatics (HI) has traditionally been focused on technology for healthcare providers. However, HI is now transforming healthcare on many other fronts, such as by addressing consumers’ needs for health information (i.e., consumer health informatics). This course will provide students with an overview of the role of consumer health informatics in changing the face of our healthcare system. Consumer health informatics trends and applications such as artificial intelligence, will the explored, and relevant theoretical frameworks for the creation of consumer health informatics will be reviewed. Another emerging area of HI is public health informatics. This is the application of information and communication technology to the field of public health to support and enhance public health practice and business processes, with the ultimate goal of improving population health. The course will provide students with an overview of the function and activities of public health agencies and authorities in Canada, which will allow for a better understanding of the need and uses of technology in public health practice and research for syndromic surveillance, immunization management, etc. Populations around the world face different health challenges and live within different healthcare systems. This course will provide examples of the use of HI to improve health in various regions across the world (i.e., global health informatics). This will provide students with a broad perspective of the potential applications of HI appropriate for populations around the world. An overarching theme throughout the course will be the ethical and societal impact of consumer, public, and global health informatics. 

 

 

Objectives:  

 

Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: 

  • Gain an understanding of the breadth, relevance, and emerging trends of consumer, public, and global health informatics applications in improving health and healthcare. 
  • Examine and analyze select current consumer, public and global health informatics projects underway nationally and internationally. 
  • Compare and evaluate current consumer information technologies. 
  • Gain an understanding of the role of health information systems, such as disease registries and surveillance systems in supporting and enhancing public health activities and improving population health. 
  • Gain an understanding of the structure, function and activities of public health agencies in Canada. 

 

 

Course Details: 

 

Class schedule: Weekly evening sessions (6-9 pm) from May 5 to June 23, 2026.  

 

Delivery mode: In-person 

 

Estimated enrolment: 60

Estimated TA support: N/A

 

Qualifications:

  • A PhD or Masters level education with several years of relevant experience; 

  • Minimum 5 years of experience working in the field of public health and in-depth knowledge of the structure, function and activities of public health agencies in Canada. 

  • Excellent knowledge of information and communication technology as it applies to the field of public health; its role in supporting healthcare system and promoting population health in Canada. 

  • Experience teaching graduate-level courses, preferably in health informatics or related field 

  • Demonstrated ability to relate to mature students and facilitate group learning processes 

  • Leadership experience in major healthcare informatics and information systems design, development, implementation and/or evaluation; 

  • 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 design and assessment of student outcomes. Must be accessible to students outside of classroom hours. 


Course Description Details: https://ihpme.utoronto.ca/course/mhi2003h/  

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  

 

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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