Sessional Lecturer- HADIntroduction to eHealth: Informatics, Innovations & Information Systems

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Posting Date:
February 12, 2026

Program:
Master of Health Administration (MHSc)

Sessional Dates of Appointment:
Summer 2026, May–July

Existing Vacancy:
Yes

This course provides students with a basic understanding of Information Systems theory. The primary focus is on the development and management of information systems and computer applications. It should be stressed that this is not a course on computers per se – but rather a course that applies computer technology as a means to an end. This end is, hopefully, the competent management of information and decision support systems.

• Describe the critical success factors that can facilitate the development and implementation of better Information, Information Management Technology and Information Technology systems;
• Analyze strategies for creating innovative solutions and their successful implementation;
• Apply basic continual improvement methods and tools for analyzing work processes for improving IS processes;
• Analyze and describe the strengths and weaknesses of systems and communicate that to the technology community;
• Compare the efficiency and effectiveness of different information systems or platforms to the point of being able to define optimal strategies in healthcare;
• Measure the status of information systems in place today.

Class schedule:
Modular intensive sessions in May, June or July (dates and times TBC)

Delivery mode:
In-person and online

• Experience teaching case based informatics at a graduate level;
• Knowledge of health informatics in health care industry broadly, including international settings;
• Publications in relevant journals;
• Executive experience in healthcare provider and vendor settings;
• Leadership experience in major healthcare informatics and info-systems implementation;
• Demonstrated ability to relate to mature students and facilitate group learning processes;
• Comfortable with electronic teaching tools such as Learning Management Systems (e.g., Blackboard), PowerPoint, as well as online collaboration tools (Blogs, Wikis, Discussion Boards, Webinars, or Video-conferencing);
• Available evenings and weekends.

• 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.

• Sessional Lecturer I: $9,820.70
• Sessional Lecturer I – Long Term: $10,510.04
• Sessional Lecturer II: $10,510.04
• Sessional Lecturer II – Long Term: $10,760.28
• Sessional Lecturer III: $10,760.28
• Sessional Lecturer III – Long Term: $11,030.36

Please note that if 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

Closing Date: March 5, 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.

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