Sessional Lecturer- HAD2005H- Quality Improvement Skills for Healthcare Leaders

Sessional Lecturer Position

Posting Date: September 21, 2026

Program: Master of Science in Health Systems Leadership and Innovation (HSLI)

Sessional Dates of Appointment: Winter 2027, January- April Existing Vacancy: Yes

Course Title: HAD2005H- Quality Improvement Skills for Healthcare Leaders

Course Description:

This course provides participants with opportunities to strengthen their understanding of concepts of quality improvement (QI) in health care, and sharpen their skills in applying practical tools for measuring and improving quality. While these skills can be used in all settings, the emphasis will be on practical tools which do not require access to expensive technology or IT infrastructure and hence are most appropriate in low-resource settings such as developing countries or low-income communities within Canada. Furthermore, students will be exposed to scientific literature on attempts at applying QI science in such settings, and learn about frequently encountered barriers to implementing change in vulnerable populations. 

Objectives:  

Have a solid knowledge of definitions of quality and its different attributes 
– Understand how system design issues lead to quality problems 
– Understand common barriers to delivering good quality care to vulnerable populations in low-resource environments 
Participants should be able to lead a QI team through the following activities: 
– Conduct a process map 
– Conduct a direct observation or audit of a process 
– Do a cause & effect analysis 
– Use a defect check sheet 
– Identify ideas for improvement 
– Analyze stakeholder incentives regarding improvement ideas 
– Establish a QI team 
– Set QI project charter (aims, measures, change ideas) 
– Use PDSA cycles. 

Course Details: 

Class schedule: Modular sessions 

Delivery mode: In-person and Online Synchronous

Estimated enrolment: 15

Estimated TA support: None 

Qualifications:

• MD or PhD 

Duties: 

• Course Instructor- teaching, marking assignments and providing final grades

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: October 12, 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.