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Sessional Lecturer MHI2008H - Project Management for Health Informatics

CUPE Local 3902 (Unit 3) Job Posting

 

Sessional Lecturer Position

 

Posting Date: May 2, 2025

 

Program:  Executive Master of Health Informatics (eMHI)

 

Sessional Dates of Appointment: Fall 2025, September to December

 

Course Title: MHI2008H - Project Management for Health Informatics

 

Course Description:

 

This course provides students with an introduction to the theory and practice of project management. It is intended to give students grounding in project management techniques as a preparation for participation in practice. The emphasis will be on practice versus theory; but, grounding in theoretical concepts is important to the Health Informatics Professional as well.

 

This course is intended to prepare students to participate in, contribute to, lead, and succeed in future health informatics projects. Students will combine past of current experiences in projects together with insights from the course textbook and complimentary readings to develop new understandings and knowledge. In addition, this course is intended to integrate concepts learned in other foundational courses in the Health Informatics program.

 

Objectives:
 

This course is intended to help prepare students for careers in health informatics where much of the work is organized around projects conducted by designated project teams. As such, this course will heavily rely on the use of case studies and practical examples as the foundation for learning. Upon completion of this course, student should be able to:

 

  • demonstrate a basic understanding of project management principles and practices;
  • apply basic project management techniques and choose the appropriate project management supporting tools, and
  • function effectively on a project team of any size and as a project manager for small to medium  sized projects.

 

Course Details:

 

Class schedule: Online with In-Person Sessions

Estimated enrolment: 60

Estimated TA support: None


Qualifications:

  • PhD or Masters level education in health informatics or related field;
  • A robust understanding of project management in health informatics and/or health management;
  • Experience in information management in a health care setting;
  • Experience teaching graduate-level courses, preferably in health informatics;
  • Demonstrated ability to relate to mature students and facilitate group learning processes;
  • 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.

 

Salary: Commensurate with experience and qualifications

 

Application: Please send your CV and cover letter via e-mail to ihpme.appointments@utoronto.ca  and ihpme.mhi.program@utoronto.ca

 

 

Closing Date: May 22, 2025

 

 

This job is posted in accordance with the CUPE 3902 Unit 3 Collective Agreement. 

 

Preference in hiring is given to qualified individuals advanced to the rank of Sessional Lecturer II and Sessional Lecturer III in accordance with Article 14:12.

 

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

 

 

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.

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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