Sessional Lecturer- MHI2005Y (Health Informatics Practicum)

University of Toronto • Toronto, ON

1d • Onsite

About The Position

MHI2005Y is a practicum for the MHI program, serving as the applied learning component of the Master of Health Informatics education. The overall objective is to broaden students' appreciation for and skills in managing health services organizations by allowing them to evaluate, test, and further develop their competencies in a practical setting. From May to August, every MHI student participates in a full-time (600-hour) professional practicum placement, which counts for 20% of degree credits (2 FCE). This practicum allows learners to build on MHI course learning and employ related problem-solving skills. By the start of the practicum, students will have completed over 250 hours of in-class graduate education, in addition to workshops and projects. The primary goal is to provide an opportunity for students to apply the theory and knowledge gained in coursework directly within a healthcare-related organization. MHI2010H supports students' ongoing learning and contribution at practicum placement sites and is offered in the fall term (Sept.-Dec.) upon the course instructor's approval of preceptor invitations to students. This course is designed to be conducted primarily online, building on work and reflection achieved via MHI2005Y. The fieldwork is considered incremental and developmental, adaptable to individual student needs and building on their work experience.

Requirements

• 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.
• Comfortable with electronic teaching tools such as Learning Management Systems (e.g., Quercus)

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in curriculum development and adult teaching-learning methods is an asset.
• Well-connected to organizations within the health care industry.

Responsibilities

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level