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Assistant Professor, Teaching Stream - Health Informatics

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Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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Assistant Professor, Teaching Stream - Health Informatics

Date Posted : 11 / 05 / 2024

Closing Date : 12 / 10 / 2024, 11 : 59PM ET

Req ID : 39103

Job Category : Faculty - Teaching Stream (continuing)

Faculty / Division : University of Toronto Scarborough

Department : UTSC : Department of Health & Society

Campus : University of Toronto Scarborough (UTSC)

Description :

The Department of Health and Society (DHS) at the University of Toronto Scarborough (UTSC) invites applications for a full-time teaching stream position in the area of Health Informatics.

The appointment will be at the rank of Assistant Professor, Teaching Stream with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2025.

Candidates must have earned a PhD degree in Biostatistics, Data Science, Health Informatics, Bioinformatics, Computer Science, Public Health, Epidemiology, Biomedical Engineering, or a relevant discipline by the time of appointment, or shortly thereafter.

We seek candidates who have a demonstrated record of excellence in teaching (both large lecture-style and smaller seminar settings).

The candidate is expected to build strong connections with the new Scarborough Academy of Medicine and Integrated Health ( SAMIH ).

The successful candidate will have teaching interests that complement and broaden our existing departmental and campus strengths and priorities.

Candidates must have experience teaching health informatics in a degree-granting program, including lecture preparation and delivery, curriculum development, TA management and mentorship, and development of online instructional material.

Additionally, candidates must possess a demonstrated commitment to excellent pedagogical practices and a demonstrated interest in teaching-related scholarly activities.

Candidates must also demonstrate an ability to work within an interdisciplinary department that values collaboration across discipline, rank, and method.

We are interested in candidates who have a demonstrated commitment to increasing access to post-secondary education experiences.

Candidates must demonstrate excellence in teaching and the capacity to teach a wide range of courses in the area of health informatics such as health data analytics, machine learning and AI, health information systems, public health, Canadian health policy, applied statistics for public health, electronic health record management and data analysis, quantitative methods and statistical techniques for health research, epidemiology, community health and health equity, genomic science, health technology assessment, user-experience design for healthcare, and related topics.

  • The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching beginner and advanced undergraduate courses in the health sciences, particularly in health informatics;
  • fulfilling administrative activities related to teaching and student success; participating in and eventually leading curriculum development;

and contributing to program and departmental initiatives, particularly those that promote access to post-secondary education experiences.

Evidence of excellence in teaching and the capacity to teach a wide range of courses in the area of health informatics as well as the commitment to excellent pedagogical practices can be demonstrated through teaching accomplishments, awards and accolades, leading workshops or seminars, presentations at significant conferences, the teaching dossier submitted as part of the application (with required materials outlined below), as well as strong letters of reference from referees of high standing.

Equity and diversity are essential to academic excellence. We seek candidates who value diversity and whose research, teaching and service bear out our commitment to equity.

Candidates must also show evidence of a commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion and to the promotion of a respectful and collegial learning and working environment, as demonstrated through the application materials.

Candidates are asked to submit a 1- to 2-page statement of contributions to equity and diversity, which might cover topics such as (but not limited to) : research or teaching that incorporates a focus on underrepresented communities, the development of inclusive pedagogies, or the mentoring of students from underrepresented groups.

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

The University of Toronto offers the opportunity to conduct research and creative practice, teach, and live in one of the most diverse cities of the world.

The appointment is at the University of Toronto Scarborough, which is a research-intensive campus with an interdisciplinary commitment, a multicultural student body, and a modern campus.

Within the University of Toronto Scarborough, the Department of Health and Society is home to a diverse community of students, teachers, and researchers.

Members of our growing department ask cutting-edge questions about health, disability, illness, and disease for locally and globally and from a range of disciplinary perspectives.

For more information about the Department of Health and Society at the University of Toronto Scarborough, please visit our website .

  • All qualified candidates are invited to apply online by clicking the link below. Applicants must submit a cover letter; a current curriculum vitae;
  • a complete teaching dossier, which includes a statement of teaching philosophy linked to excellent pedagogical practice, sample course syllabi and course materials, and teaching evaluations;

as well as an EDI statement as described above.

Applicants must provide the name and contact information of three references. The University of Toronto’s recruiting tool will automatically solicit and collect letters of reference from each referee the day after an application is submitted.

Applicants remain responsible for ensuring that references submit recent letters (on letterhead, dated, and signed) by the closing date.

At least one reference letter must primarily address the candidate’s teaching. More details on the automatic reference letter collection, including timelines, are available in the candidate FAQ .

Submission guidelines can be found at http : / / uoft.me / how-to-apply . Your CV and cover letter should be uploaded into the dedicated fields.

Please combine additional application materials into one or two files in PDF / MS Word format. If you have any questions about this position, please contact Professor Michelle Silver, Department Chair, at [email protected] .

All application materials, including recent reference letters, must be received no later than December 10, 2024.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

Diversity Statement

The University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building a culture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectively address and serve the interests of our global community.

We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities.

We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverse perspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential to strengthening our academic mission.

As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief Diversity Survey. This survey is voluntary. Any information directly related to you is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or human resources staff.

Results will be aggregated for institutional planning purposes. For more information, please see http : / / uoft.me / UP .

Accessibility Statement

The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members.

Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission.

The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities.

If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact [email protected] .

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