Sessional Lecturer- MHI2023H - Data Governance in Health Informatics

University of Toronto • Toronto, ON

1d • Remote

About The Position

This course, MHI2023H – Data Governance in Health Informatics, is part of the Master of Health Informatics (MHI) program. It addresses the increasing collection and use of digital health data, exploring the challenges and opportunities related to privacy, security, data flows, commercial interests, policy development, resource allocation, inter-organizational data sharing, and patient access to data. The course focuses on how the healthcare system can optimize and leverage information while meeting legal and privacy obligations. It will cover theoretical, conceptual, and operational aspects of data quality, responsible data use, and outcomes assessment, using real-world applications and case examples. A strong emphasis will be placed on emerging frameworks and technological solutions for key governance issues.

Requirements

• A PhD or Masters level education with experience in health informatics and information technology
• A robust understanding of EHR interoperability standards and architecture, data governance, software development life cycle, project management, change management and stakeholder engagement for IT systems
• An extensive knowledge of eHealth landscape in Canada
• 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).

Responsibilities

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level