Sessional Lecturer-mhi2005y Health Informatics Practicum + MHI2010H

CUPE Local 3902 (Unit 3) Job Posting
Sessional Lecturer Position
Posting Date:
June 24, 2024
Program:
Master of Health Informatics (MHI)
Sessional Dates of Appointment:
Fall 2024, Winter 2025, Spring/Summer 2025.
Course Title:
MHI2005Y Health Informatics Practicum + MHI2010H
Course Description:

The required practicum will provide an opportunity the theory and knowledge gained in course work directly in a health care related organization. Students are required to spend a minimum of 600 hours involved in appropriate, supervised field practice for 2.0 FCE. While it cannot be guaranteed to students, the professional status of the MHI is recognized within the industry and we will endeavour to seek practicum arrangements that offer paid positions. Some examples of positions that may be available in a Health Informatics practicum include Health Information Analysts, Technical Specialists, Technical Architects, Program Coordinators, Project Managers, Special Projects and Team Participants. Examples of MHI skills that would be practiced include knowledge of computer and technical applications in health care, pharmaceutical, finance, human resources and telecommunications; problem solving in software engineering, change management or project management, corporate strategizing, facilitation, resolution and crisis management; management skills such as facilitating team effectiveness; leadership through participation and contribution on project teams or committees; communication skills; increase job knowledge; and writing and/or reporting skills. Throughout the practicum the students are expected to record and reflect upon their experiences and to engage in regular discussion with their practicum supervisor.
Objectives:

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
• Articulate their individual strengths as related to the field in general and to specific work opportunities
• Produce a resume and cover letter well-suited to the health informatics work environment
• Identify their own learning needs and design a learning contract that will address those needs.
• Complete the activities outlined in the learning contract, as negotiated with their preceptor and course instructor.
• Optimize their learning opportunities by reflection, through their learning journal and discussions with the preceptor and course instructor.
• Evaluate their professional strengths and development needs for successful career progression through self-reflection.
• Understand the key components of successful career planning in a healthcare environment.
Course Details:

Class schedule:
Modular (workshops, small group and individual meetings).
Estimated enrolment:
40 students across three terms
Estimated TA support:
Based on enrolment - None
Qualifications:
• A PhD or Masters level with experience in strategic planning and stakeholder relations in healthcare;
• A robust understanding of professional development and project management.
• Demonstrably strong organizational and communications skills.
• Teaching experience related to professional development and experiential learning, preferably at the graduate level;
• Prior experience in curriculum development and adult teaching-learning methods is an asset;
• Comfortable with electronic teaching tools such as Learning Management Systems (e.g., Quercus)
• Well-connected to organizations within the health care industry.
Duties:
• Course instructor for a professional graduate course using competency-based learning and assessment methods.
• Responsible for full year of course delivery and assessment of student outcomes. Must be accessible to students outside of classroom hours.
• Responsible for the development and retention of preceptors for MHI, leveraging strong existing base.
• Responsible for the development, acquisition and oversight of practicum placements for all students, working in conjunction with MHI Program Assistant.
• Responsible for developing and delivering workshops (including those by guest experts) tailored to students' success within the practicum (e.g., resume and cover letter development, interview skills, for the practicum application process).
• Responsive to deadlines (e.g., ensuring first release of practicum placements by last week of January).
• Preparatory work in the summer (May to August) is to be expected.
Salary:

Three consecutive sessional course payments.
Application:

Apply and cover letter via e-mail to
ihpme.appointmentsutoronto.ca
and
ihpme.mhi.programutoronto.ca
Closing date:
July 18, 2024
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.
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