Sessional Lecturer- MHI2009H: Evaluation Methods for Health Informatics

Sessional Lecturer Position

Posting Date: June 8, 2026

Program: Master of Health Informatics (MHI)

Sessional Dates of Appointment: Fall 2026, September to December Existing Vacancy: Yes

Course Title: MHI2009H: Evaluation Methods for Health Informatics

Course Description:

There is little debate that health information systems have transformed clinical practice and the patient experience. Health information systems hold the promise of improving the flow of information, the coordination and integration of services, and the quality and safety of care. These systems, however, are often imperfect solutions implemented in complex environments. The true impact of health information
systems on the health care system still remains relatively unknown. For the many implementations of health information systems, there are relatively few evaluations and a paucity of high quality research studies to assess the impact of health information systems within a wide range of contexts. In addition, the digital landscape is rapidly changing with the emergence of big data and digital tools such as machine learning, process automation, predictive/preventive analytics and artificial intelligence. This course is designed to demystify the evaluation process and give you the tools that you need to build a solid evaluation plan for every new eHealth project that you work on.

Objectives:  

At the conclusion of this course students enhance their abilities to:

•    Understand the various approaches, tools and techniques used to evaluate health information systems.
•    Appropriately apply evaluation and research tools required to implement an evaluation plan.
•    Formulate and assess the merits of a health information system evaluation plan based on project objectives and goals.

Course Details: 

• Class schedule:
  Section 1- Modular sessions from 5:10 pm to 9 pm on Thursday, September 10, September 24, October 22, November 5, November 19, and December 3, 2026.
  Section 2- Modular sessions from 5:10 pm to 9 pm on  Thursday, September 10, September 17, October 8, October 22, November 26, and December 3, 2026.

• Delivery Mode: Online Synchronous
• Estimated enrolment: 50 (section 1) and 30 (section 2) 
• Estimated TA support: None

Qualifications:

• A PhD or Masters level education with recent experience in clinical and health informatics, preferably in the areas of ICT adoption, implementation, and evaluation;
• A robust understanding of clinical/clinician work processes, as influenced by health informatics and related technology;
• Past teaching experience related to health informatics, preferably at the graduate level;
• Prior experience in curriculum development and adult teaching-learning methods;
• Comfortable with electronic teaching tools such as Learning Management Systems (e.g., Canvas), PowerPoint, as well as on-line collaboration tools (Blogs, Wikis, 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.

Salary:

$9,997.47 - Sessional Lecturer I  

$10,699.21 - Sessional Lecturer I - Long Term  

$10,699.21 - Sessional Lecturer II   

$10,953.96 - Sessional Lecturer II - Long Term  

$10,953.96 - Sessional Lecturer III  

$11,228.90 - 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. 

Application: Please send your CV and cover letter, outlining additional value you will bring to teaching the course via e-mail to View email address on jobs.utoronto.ca.

Closing Date: June 29, 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.