Sessional Lecturer- MHI1001H Information and Communication Technology for Health Care

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: MHI1001H - Information and Communication Technology for Health Care

Course Description:

This course will introduce the fundamental concepts of information and communication technology for those students with a health science background, but no formal training in computer or information technology. The course will cover material that is relevant to health informatics and focus on the understanding of hardware and software systems. We will focus on the proper design and specification of health
information systems. This course will provide you with the background knowledge to understand the technical details of healthcare ICTs and apply this knowledge to the design and specification of systems.

Objectives:  

Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to:
•    Explain the usage of computer networks for distributed health services.
•    Discuss advanced health technology concepts with stakeholders.
•    Model a computerized solution for a decentralized healthcare process
•    Explain vibe coding and advancements in the use of AI for coding applications

Course Details: 

Class schedule: Weekly sessions from 9:10 am to noon on Wednesdays between September 9 and December 2, 2026.  

Delivery mode: In-person

Estimated enrolment: 60 

Estimated TA support: None 

Qualifications:

•    A PhD or Masters level education with experience in health informatics, preferably in the areas of ICT adoption, implementation, and evaluation;
•    A robust understanding of information technology, operating systems, networks, system security;
•    Experience with the use of AI in coding healthcare applications
•    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., 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.
•    Must be accessible to students outside of classroom hours.
•    Available evenings and weekends.

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.